What happens when a landmark means more to residents than officials ever expected? In Bridgeport’s South End, that question looms over a 500-foot red-and-white smokestack long known as the “candy cane.” The towering structure was left standing after the decommissioned Bridgeport Harbor Station was demolished last year to make way for a mixed-use development. The […]
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A Sacred Heart University poll conducted in partnership with GreatBlue Research finds that recent gambling scandals are undermining confidence in professional sports, particularly the NBA. The national survey of 500 active bettors reports that 79 percent say investigations into gambling have affected their trust in NBA games, and many believe concerns extend beyond one league. […]
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Bridgeport officials expect to meet this month with representatives from Scale Microgrids, the New Jersey-based energy company that owns a $100 million clean energy plant in the South End that some have called “a monstrosity,” to discuss how the structure can be made more aesthetically pleasing. Thomas Gaudett, the city’s chief administrative officer, who was […]
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Bridgeport Animal Control Officer Jennifer Merenda said she has seen a rise in animal cruelty cases in her city and is bracing for more. “We’re getting to the point where if we don’t get more people on board and we don’t educate people on proper care and we don’t get vet costs down, it’s just […]
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Three local educators were recently recognized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for their commitment to educating students about patriotism and citizenship. Dan Sacco, the chief of staff at the Veterans of Foreign Wars local Post 10059 said that the awards give recognition to educators that “promote Americanism, patriotism, and citizenship in the classroom and […]
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Bloodroot, a feminist vegetarian restaurant in Bridgeport, has closed after decades of serving plant-based dishes and fostering a community-centered space. Known for its commitment to social justice and empowering women, Bloodroot leaves a lasting legacy of activism, creativity and inclusive dining.
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The Mercy Learning Center in Bridgeport was recently highlighted by Project ACTIVATE, a podcast produced by Sacred Heart University that focuses on local community engagement and service projects. Host Gregory Golda sat down with Kiko Teed, Director of Adult Education at Mercy, to discuss how the Center has become a lifeline for hundreds of women […]
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Bridgeport’s school administrators attribute the district’s sharp drop in absenteeism to a relationship-based approach that pairs school counselors and coaches with families through home visits and flexible meeting locations. Absenteeism in district schools dropped 10.4 percentage points from 32.0 percent in 2024 to 22.6 percent since October of this year, well below pre-pandemic levels. The improvement […]
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The Bridgeport Public Library is helping community voices be heard with a new podcast studio at its Beardsley Branch. The studio offers free access to professional-quality recording equipment. Residents can create podcasts, music and other digital projects without needing expensive gear. It is designed to support community storytelling and creative expression and is expected to […]
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Homes for the Brave has expanded its facility to meet the needs of veterans across Fairfield County. The updated facility will allow staff to “better serve and further enhance the support offered to the courageous men and women who have selflessly served our nation and are experiencing homelessness,” according to the organization. A grand reopening […]
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