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Mayor Joseph P. Ganim cordially invites you to the Annual City of Bridgeport Christmas Tree Lighting "Peace on Earth" Festivities: McLevy Green Thursday, December 1st, 2016 6:00PM–8:00PM Download the Flyer  

When: Saturday, December 10th, 9:00AM–3:00PM Where: Bridgeport Area Youth Ministry, Inc. 506 Logan St. Bridgeport, CT 06607 203.336.9333 Download the flyer

Pullman & Comley will be hosting their annual Labor & Employment Law seminar this December in Hartford, offering their perspective on developments over the past year and what to expect in 2017. Up to five CPE credits are available to seminar attendees who complete all sessions. When: Thursday, December 8, 2016 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Where:…

The 3 Legislative Commissions - the African-American Affairs (AAAC), Asian Pacific American Affairs (APAC) and the Latino and Puerto-Rican Affairs (LPRAC) Commissions - have merged to form the State of Connecticut Commission on Equity and Opportunity (CEO). For 18 years the AAAC has hosted an annual Classic Awards Gala honoring African-American men, women and youth…

Lord & Taylor is set to reveal the grand renovations of its Stamford, CT store, one of the company’s earliest branch locations, with a Grand Opening Gala this Thursday evening, December 1, from 6-9PM. The celebration includes special guests singer/actress Victoria Justice and former NBA superstar John Starks. A red carpet reveal and Lord &…

The election results are of serious concern to our community. Racism and hate have taken over the white house. For this reason, it is important to inform ourselves, organize and fight. So at our next meeting November 16 from 6-8pm we will be discussing our action plan to protect ourselves and to demand that the…

AFTER SCHOOL AT THE KLEIN (ASK) is offered to all Bridgeport students from grades 6 through 12. ASK is a tuition free theatre arts program funded by the Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation and other charitable foundations along with the generosity of corporate & private donors. ASK’s MISSION: Inspiring and educating students in the performing arts. ASK helps build…

Melville Charitable Trust is requesting proposals for their Employment and Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF), which provides modest, highly flexible support for the employment related expenses, educational and training aspirations of homeless or formerly homeless individuals. Grants are made to Connecticut nonprofit providers on an annual basis, up to $7,500. Through the issuance of this RFP,…

The Federal Reserve System is conducting a survey of existing and pre-start stage small business owners/managers. This survey is a platform through which small businesses can be heard. It is designed to pick up on potential finance issues affecting small business and bring them to the attention of those who have the ability to make…

As the State Director of AARP CT, I have had the pleasure of partnering with GBLN on local candidate forums, presidential debate watching parties and GOTV efforts around Bridgeport.  I am pleased to expand our relationship to a formal sponsorship of an organization that shares a social change mission similar to that of AARP CT…to…