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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…

¿Hay protecciones disponibles para los inquilinos en CT? Connecticut se encuentra en una crisis de vivienda asequible: casi la mitad de la población de inquilinos del estado paga más del tercio recomendado de sus ingresos en alquiler y el 86% de los inquilinos de bajos ingresos luchan por pagar una vivienda, según Data Haven. Durante…

PRPFC Coquito Contest Do you make the most delicious Coquito in town? 🇵🇷 Show off your skills and compete for the Coquito crown at the Cuban Lyceum of Bridgeport on January 6th at 7pm. It's not just a contest; it's a celebration of Puerto Rican culture and flavors! Register now to participate and showcase your…

Ley de depósito de botellas de CT: ¿Cómo canjear botellas y latas? La “ley sobre las botellas” de Connecticut — la frase comúnmente utilizada para referirse a una ley que ha estado vigente desde 1978 — es el sistema estatal de depósito y devolución de botellas y latas. Ciertas bebidas en el estado conllevan un…

NBC News - Over 1 in 4 Americans will be Latino by 2060 The U.S. Latino population, now about 1 in 5 Americans, is projected to continue increasing through the year 2060, when over 1 in 4 Americans are likely to be Latino, according to U.S. Census Bureau projections released Thursday. Hispanics are now 19.1%…

WPKN Parranda Y Salsa Presented by WPKN Radio Station, Park City Presents and Delmundo Productions Join us for a night of rhythm, joy, and cultural fusion at the Park City Music Hall, 2926 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT. The PasoFino Social Club will be bringing the Puerto Rican tradition of Parranda to life, with a twist…

CT Mirror - Judge Oks January date for second primary A judge endorsed a plan to hold Bridgeport’s second mayoral primary between Mayor Joe Ganim and challenger John Gomes on Jan. 23 with absentee ballot applications available starting Dec. 29, in line with an agreement reached earlier this week. Judge William Clark’s order, which was…