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IRS: Connecticut taxpayers impacted by storms qualify for tax relief The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Connecticut affected by severe storms, flooding and a potential dam breach that began on Jan. 10. These taxpayers now have until June 17, 2024, to file various federal individual and…

AARP Connecticut Now Accepting 2024 Community Challenge Grant Applications The annual program aims to make communities in Connecticut more livable for people of all ages AARP Connecticut invites local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the state to apply for the 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 6 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.…

CT Board of Education adopts 'bill of rights' for non-English speakers For over a decade, the Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE) has empowered Fairfield County nonprofit professionals at all levels. We continue our mission this winter with a lineup of enriching events designed to help you gain new skills, implement innovative strategies, and connect with…

CT Board of Education adopts 'bill of rights' for non-English speakers The state Board of Education unanimously voted Wednesday to adopt a “bill of rights” for non-English speaking parents —a piece of legislation from the 2023 session that will ensure families understand they are entitled to enroll their child in public education, regardless of immigration…

GBLN / American Red Cross Blood Drive The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give Blood. Join us for our First Blood Drive of 2024, in partnership with the American Red Cross! Where: McGivney Community Center, 338 Stillman Street, Bridgeport, CT When: Saturday, February 24, 2024 Time: 7:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Learn More

Tarifas de las compañías eléctricas de CT aumentan en 2024 A partir de 2024, los contribuyentes de Connecticut pueden esperar un aumento en sus facturas de electricidad. El lunes entrarán en vigor nuevas tarifas de suministro eléctrico. Eversource cobrará $14 y 71 centavos por kilowatt hora, frente a $13 y 82 centavos. United Illuminating cobrará…

CT Electric Companies' Rates Increase in 2024 Beginning in 2024, Connecticut ratepayers can expect an increase in their electricity bills. New electricity supply rates will go into effect Monday. Eversource will be charging $14.71 per kilowatt hour, up from $13.82. United Illuminating will be charging $17.06, up from $14.33. These rates will be in effect…

GBLN’s 17th Annual PARRANDA PA’ BRIDGEPORT" GBLN’s 17th Annual PARRANDA PA’ BRIDGEPORT Our original ‘Parranda en la Comunidad’ IS BACK and we’d like you to JOIN US! Thursday, December 14th, 2023 9AM - 2PM *We will be making several stops throughout the city. Bring your maracas, panderetas and beautiful voices and help us spread the…

Small & Minority Business Enterprise - "Together We Thrive" "Together We Strive" is a community event scheduled to take place on December 19th that seeks to honor small businesses and entrepreneurs in the City of Bridgeport. The event is being hosted by the Small and Minority Business Enterprise of the City of Bridgeport. Attendees can…

Clase de Certificado de Compra de Vivienda por Primera Vez Building Neighborhoods Together – En Persona y En Español Provee instrucción detallada sobre los pasos para ser propietario de una vivienda por primera vez, el proceso de compra, programas hipotecarios FTHB que incluyen CHFA, requisitos de elegibilidad, programas de asistencia para el pago inicial, requisitos…