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PSEG Ready2Work Apprenticeship Readiness Training

An opportunity for Bridgeport residents to prepare for a career in the building trades. Train for a high-paying union apprenticeship—at no cost! The PSEG Ready2Work program provides intensive training that gets you ready to apply for high-paying union apprenticeships in a just few short weeks. Program benefits include: Get the skills for entry-level employment in…

Women across Connecticut are strengthening the economy on a local, state, and national level. Find out how the Women's Development Business Council is benefitting the community, and its women business owners/female entrepreneurs are serving as economic engines. Click here to learn more

Q&A with Eddie ‘The Tranzcendent One’ Martinez

As we previously announced, Eddie Martinez recently joined the Greater Bridgeport Latino Network's board of directors. We asked him a few questions so we can all get to know him better.

Welcome Mayra Cabanas-Colon, one of GBLN’s new board members

Mayra is a lifelong resident of Bridgeport, born and raised in the East Side. She is married, with two young sons.

Meet Eddie Martinez, one of GBLN’s new board members

Eddie Martinez, "The Tranzcendent One," is a new member of GBLN's board. Here's a little background on Eddie.

Barnum Festival’s Annual Great Street Parade

Barnum Festival closes out the season with a real showstopper- the annual Great Street Parade! Join them as a procession of firetrucks, bands, floats, clowns, performers, and community members travel around Bridgeport’s scenic Seaside Park. Bring the whole family to celebrate and support the city of Bridgeport and surrounding communities. Date/Time Sunday, July 1st, 2018…

Nominations for Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Community Impact Awards

Nominate extraordinary nonprofits working to close the opportunity gap in Fairfield County. Applications accepted through July 9, 2018 Two nonprofit organizations will be awarded as winners of the inaugural Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Community Impact Awards. Each winner will receive a $2,500 grant and a year of free trainings and workshops from FCCF’s Center for…

Free Yoga in the Park Sponsored by AARP Connecticut

Free community classes from May 29, 2018 – September 2, 2018 Tuesdays 5:00pm McLevy Green Saturdays 9:30am Seaside Park Visit the website for more information Download the flyer

City Lights and Bridgeport Art Trail Presents Make Music Connecticut

Thursday, June 21st Broad Street Steps, McLevy Green, Bijou Square, Bijou Theatre Make Music Bridgeport is a live, free musical celebration on June 21, the longest day of the year, with concerts on streets, sidewalks, and parks across the city. CELEBRATE COMMUNITY THROUGH A GLOBAL DAY OF FREE MUSIC. Bridgeport CT joins the international Make…

BCYL 15th Annual Summer Baseball/Softball Opening Day

Date/Time Saturday June 23rd, 2018 Location Seaside Park Dimaond #10 Guests: please confirm your attendance by contacting Ruth Ortega at 203-913-0073 or rortega@bcyl.org Download the flyer