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ALICE households earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but not enough to thrive in their county. The new CT ALICE report shows 38% of Connecticut households earning above poverty wage levels still cannot afford basic needs such has transportation, housing and child care in their community.
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The Masjid An-Noor mosque in Bridgeport has reported two potential bias incidents this week, the first of its kind this year, according to the Council on American Islamic Relations’ Connecticut chapter (CAIR).
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A new effort is designed to research solutions to gun violence – by having neighbors work with researchers at Fairfield University and the Regional Youth Adult Social Action Partnership.
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Six schools throughout Bridgeport may close their doors due to health concerns and poor academic performance, according to Superintendent Carmela Levy-David.
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Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim won another term in office Tuesday, ending an election contest that was upended by allegations of voting misconduct by Ganim’s supporters.
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Governor Ned Lamont endorsed Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim Tuesday while touring a city high school being constructed, a week before the city’s mayoral election.
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Former Bridgeport mayoral candidate Lamond Daniels has endorsed incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim for the general election. Daniels said he did it to help unify the city.
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The city adopted Rep’d, a video platform designed to connect officials and politicians with constituents without the polarization from social media.
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A Bridgeport police officer chased and later shot a man in Ansonia after attempting to pull him over in Bridgeport as they were investigating the area for drugs and weapons.
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Bridgeport mayoral candidate John Gomes says he's staying in the race and will run as the Independent Party candidate for the special Feb. 27 election.