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‘No Kings’ protests across CT focus on voting, democracy
Hundreds gathered at dozens of “No Kings” protests across Connecticut on Saturday, with signs bearing some familiar slogans but with a sharper focus this time, organizers said, on voting.
Bridgeport residents rally behind Police Chief Roderick Porter amid union dispute
As members of the Bridgeport police union continue to call for Police Chief Roderick Porter’s removal, residents, faith leaders, elected officials and retired officers gathered Saturday to make their own position clear: They support him. The rally outside Bridgeport’s Government Center brought together longtime residents and community leaders who said Porter’s accessibility and presence in the community have earned their trust.
Bridgeport residents rally behind Police Chief Roderick Porter amid union dispute
As members of the Bridgeport police union continue to call for Police Chief Roderick Porter’s removal, residents, faith leaders, elected officials and retired officers gathered Saturday to make their own position clear: They support him. The rally outside Bridgeport’s Government Center brought together longtime residents and community leaders who said Porter’s accessibility and presence in the community have earned their trust.
Bridgeport seeks new investment for East End through state corridor program
In the 1970s, Stratford Avenue, one of the main arteries running through Bridgeport’s East End, was designated as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The name has honored King’s legacy, but a state designation could now give the neighborhood an opportunity to put that name to work in a more tangible way — bringing attention to economic development, investment and opportunities for the people who live and work along it.
Could MLK Corridor title help revitalize Bridgeport’s East End?
In the 1970s, Stratford Avenue, one of the main arteries running through Bridgeport’s East End, was designated as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The name has honored King’s legacy, but a state designation could now give the neighborhood an opportunity to put that name to work in a more tangible way — bringing attention to economic development, investment and opportunities for the people who live and work along it.
Bridgeport’s police union wants chief sidelined during probe
Despite his recent public statements in support of Police Chief Roderick Porter, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim had also agreed to hire a legal firm to conduct an independent investigation into internal allegations of misconduct against the city’s top cop. But members of the city’s police union gathered Tuesday to reiterate their calls for the probe and to call on Ganim to place him on administrative leave while the review is undertaken.
Bridgeport’s police union wants chief sidelined during probe
Despite his recent public statements in support of Police Chief Roderick Porter, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim had also agreed to hire a legal firm to conduct an independent investigation into internal allegations of misconduct against the city’s top cop. But members of the city’s police union gathered Tuesday to reiterate their calls for the probe and to call on Ganim to place him on administrative leave while the review is undertaken.
New Steelpointe apartments fuel affordability debate in Bridgeport
Steelpointe Harbor, the waterfront development at the southern tip of Bridgeport’s East Side, has been touted for decades as a centerpiece of the city’s revival. Concepts proposed for the site over the years — including former plans for a luxury movie theater, hotel and a Dave & Buster’s restaurant — served as symbols of what Bridgeport hoped to become. Now, some retail, a restaurant and, most recently, the first phase of housing is here, with more still to come.
đź”’ Controversial Flock cameras are found across CT. What to know.
Connecticut towns are weighing privacy concerns as police use automated license plate readers to investigate crimes. Already a Subscriber? Get Instant Access to This Article Subscribe to Hartford Business Journal and get immediate access to all of our subscriber-only content and much more. Towns across Connecticut are facing questions and concerns from residents about their use of automated license plate readers, or ALPRs, sold by companies like Flock Safety.
Controversial Flock cameras are found across CT. What to know.
Towns across Connecticut are facing questions and concerns from residents about their use of automated license plate readers, or ALPRs, sold by companies like Flock Safety. The cameras are continuously monitoring, capturing images of passing vehicles that are then used by police departments to investigate crimes like stolen cars and missing people. They serve a different purpose than traffic cameras, which are used to monitor activity like speeding or red light violations.
Bridgeport exhibit shows Greene Homes through residents’ eyes: ‘It’s our story to tell’
Inside the Charles F. Greene Homes public housing complex, residents have learned to live with elevators that break down often, mold in aging buildings, broken windows, unsafe basements and hallways where strangers sometimes gather. But the photographs residents took this year as part of a photovoice project were never meant to tell only the story about what is broken.
Back-to-school shopping? Here’s where Bridgeport, Hartford families can find help
Back-to-school season can be an exciting time for students and families, but preparing for a new school year can also come with a long list of expenses — from clothing and shoes to backpacks and school supplies. Now through Saturday, state residents can take advantage of the Sales Tax-Free Week. And for Hartford and Bridgeport families looking to stretch their budgets before school begins on Tues., Aug. 25 and Thurs., Aug.
Stowe Center explores independence in Black abolitionists’ stories
There is the Declaration of Independence Americans learn about in school, the one signed in Philadelphia in 1776 and celebrated every July 4. Then there are thousands of more personal, individual declarations of independence that came afterward — from people who had been enslaved and used their stories, writing and activism to demand freedom and recognition of their humanity.
Stowe Center explores independence in Black abolitionists’ stories
There is the Declaration of Independence Americans learn about in school, the one signed in Philadelphia in 1776 and celebrated every July 4. Then there are thousands of more personal, individual declarations of independence that came afterward — from people who had been enslaved and used their stories, writing and activism to demand freedom and recognition of their humanity.
Are automated license plate readers used to enforce traffic laws in CT?
Automated license plate readers, or ALPRs like those designed by the well-known company Flock, are not used to enforce traffic laws in Connecticut. ALPRs are different than traffic cameras because they are not triggered by an action like speeding. The cameras continuously capture vehicle information such as license plate numbers, make, model, color and other identifying features. They do not measure vehicle speed or detect red-light violations.
Do doctors have to petition insurers to get some care approved?
Providers, whether they be specialists or primary care doctors, regularly have to seek approval from insurance companies before certain treatments, medications, imaging tests and procedures can be provided or covered. This process, known as prior authorization, requires insurers to review whether a treatment meets their coverage requirements before agreeing to pay for it.
Bridgeport residents seek answers at FaithActs gubernatorial forum
More than campaign promises were on the table Tuesday night as hundreds of Bridgeport residents gathered inside at Cathedral of Faith church to question the three major candidates for Connecticut governor about the issues shaping their daily lives. Education. Housing. Jobs. Affordability. Public safety. The economic realities facing Black women. Rather than hearing prepared campaign speeches, residents heard Gov.
Bridgeport residents seek answers at FaithActs gubernatorial forum
More than campaign promises were on the table Tuesday night as hundreds of Bridgeport residents gathered inside at Cathedral of Faith church to question the three major candidates for Connecticut governor about the issues shaping their daily lives. Education. Housing. Jobs. Affordability. Public safety. The economic realities facing Black women. Rather than hearing prepared campaign speeches, residents heard Gov.
Bridgeport: Sit & Speak Listening Session
Bridgeport’s Sit & Speak is a listening session hosted by Reginald David, the CT Mirror’s Bridgeport-focused community engagement reporter. It was created to center the voices of residents in an open and honest conversation. The session on Thursday, July 30, 2026, will focus on development. Join local developers and community members for an open conversation about housing neighborhood improvements, major projects, and the future of Bridgeport.
Puerto Rican heritage celebrated at Bridgeport’s annual parade
Crowds of people lined Park Avenue and filled Seaside Park on Sunday as Bridgeport celebrated the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade, transforming the city’s South End into a sea of red, white and blue flags, music, dancing and community pride. The parade began at Central High School before making its way down Park Avenue to Seaside Park, where families gathered for traditional food, live music and cultural performances celebrating Puerto Rican heritage. For many, the day was about more than a parade.
In Bridgeport, a call to protect Haitians with Temporary Protected Status
Outside the Margaret Morton Government Center in Bridgeport on Thursday, Haitian immigrants, advocates, faith leaders and supporters gathered with a shared message: the fight to protect Temporary Protected Status is about more than immigration policy. It’s about families, jobs and a community that has helped build Bridgeport, they said.
Success Village cleanup offers hope, raises questions in Bridgeport community
Volunteers hauled old furniture, broken appliances and years’ worth of unwanted belongings into dumpsters scattered across Success Village on a recent Saturday morning, working side by side with residents determined to restore pride in the 96-building housing cooperative. For many, it was more than a cleanup. It was a chance to reclaim a community that had endured years of financial turmoil, deteriorating living conditions and uncertainty.
Success Village cleanup offers hope, raises questions in Bridgeport community
Volunteers hauled old furniture, broken appliances and years’ worth of unwanted belongings into dumpsters scattered across Success Village on a recent Saturday morning, working side by side with residents determined to restore pride in the 96-building housing cooperative. For many, it was more than a cleanup. It was a chance to reclaim a community that had endured years of financial turmoil, deteriorating living conditions and uncertainty.
Do over 40% of U.S. children have at least one chronic health condition?
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 40% of school-aged children and adolescents in the United States have at least one chronic health condition such as asthma, obesity, physical conditions, or behavior and learning problems. This data highlights that chronic health issues are common among young people and can range from respiratory illnesses to weight-related and developmental disorders.
Does CT require restaurants to publicly display inspection scores?
Connecticut does not require restaurants to display health inspection scores for customers to see. State law instead focuses on providing nutritional information, not public health ratings. Under a 2009 law, certain chain restaurants with 15 or more locations nationwide must post calorie information for standard menu items on menus, menu boards, or food tags. This requirement is meant to help consumers make informed food choices, not to communicate inspection results.
At Bridgeport’s train station, a small group asks residents to pause and think
As commuters make their way toward trains and buses at the Bridgeport Transportation Center every Monday afternoon, a small group stands near the entrance holding signs and talking with anyone willing to stop. Some walk by without a glance. Others pause for a few minutes. A handful stay longer, asking questions about military spending, local budgets and life in Bridgeport. For members of Peace Pact, those conversations are the point.
100GirlsLeading summit looks to empower Bridgeport’s young female leaders
Girls filled McLevy Green alongside mentors, educators, community leaders and families for the annual 100GirlsLeading Inc. summit earlier this month — a day of connection and inspiration aimed at empowering the next generation of female leaders in Bridgeport and beyond.
Behind the scenes of Bridgeport’s Democratic Town Committee
At a meeting of Bridgeport’s Democratic Town Committee in late May, the 90-member body heard a series of speeches from party nominees seeking to represent city residents in the state legislature. Then they voted to endorse incumbent state Rep. Christopher Rosario in his run for another term this November. Political party committees like this one, in cities and towns all over Connecticut, are responsible for deciding which local candidates will carry their party’s endorsement on the ballot.
Former munitions testing site in Connecticut redeveloped as urban forest
On Valentine’s Day in 2024, a small group of activists trudged through the snow to a high chain-link fence surrounding hundreds of acres of woods in Bridgeport. In their arms, they carried thousands of handwritten cards pasted onto large paper hearts: love letters to the forest that for decades had been cordoned off from the rest of the city.
Former munitions testing site in Connecticut redeveloped as urban forest
On Valentine's Day in 2024, a small group of activists trudged through the snow to a high chain-link fence surrounding hundreds of acres of woods in Bridgeport. In their arms, they carried thousands of handwritten cards pasted onto large paper hearts: love letters to the forest that for decades had been cordoned off from the rest of the city. One of the activists, Jhoni Ada, said she remembered first catching a glimpse of the woods while passing by on the school bus.
Former munitions testing site in Connecticut redeveloped as urban forest
On Valentine’s Day in 2024, a small group of activists trudged through the snow to a high chain-link fence surrounding hundreds of acres of woods in Bridgeport. In their arms, they carried thousands of handwritten cards pasted onto large paper hearts: love letters to the forest that for decades had been cordoned off from the rest of the city. One of the activists, Jhoni Ada, said she remembered first catching a glimpse of the woods while passing by on the school bus.
Former munitions testing site in Connecticut redeveloped as urban forest
On Valentine’s Day in 2024, a small group of activists trudged through the snow to a high chain-link fence surrounding hundreds of acres of woods in Bridgeport. In their arms, they carried thousands of handwritten cards pasted onto large paper hearts: love letters to the forest that for decades had been cordoned off from the rest of the city. One of the activists, Jhoni Ada, said she remembered first catching a glimpse of the woods while passing by on the school bus.
Former Bridgeport munitions testing site redeveloped as urban forest
On Valentine’s Day in 2024, a small group of activists trudged through the snow to a high chain-link fence surrounding hundreds of acres of woods in Bridgeport. In their arms, they carried thousands of handwritten cards pasted onto large paper hearts: love letters to the forest that for decades had been cordoned off from the rest of the city. One of the activists, Jhoni Ada, said she remembered first catching a glimpse of the woods while passing by on the school bus.
Former Bridgeport munitions testing site redeveloped as urban forest
On Valentine’s Day in 2024, a small group of activists trudged through the snow to a high chain-link fence surrounding hundreds of acres of woods in Bridgeport. In their arms, they carried thousands of handwritten cards pasted onto large paper hearts: love letters to the forest that for decades had been cordoned off from the rest of the city. One of the activists, Jhoni Ada, said she remembered first catching a glimpse of the woods while passing by on the school bus.
Former Bridgeport munitions testing site redeveloped as urban forest
On Valentine’s Day in 2024, a small group of activists trudged through the snow to a high chain-link fence surrounding hundreds of acres of woods in Bridgeport. In their arms, they carried thousands of handwritten cards pasted onto large paper hearts: love letters to the forest that for decades had been cordoned off from the rest of the city. One of the activists, Jhoni Ada, said she remembered first catching a glimpse of the woods while passing by on the school bus.
Former munitions testing site in Connecticut redeveloped as urban forest
On Valentine’s Day in 2024, a small group of activists trudged through the snow to a high chain-link fence surrounding hundreds of acres of woods in Bridgeport. In their arms, they carried thousands of handwritten cards pasted onto large paper hearts: love letters to the forest that for decades had been cordoned off from the rest of the city. One of the activists, Jhoni Ada, said she remembered first catching a glimpse of the woods while passing by on the school bus.
Former munitions testing site in Connecticut redeveloped as urban forest
On Valentine’s Day in 2024, a small group of activists trudged through the snow to a high chain-link fence surrounding hundreds of acres of woods in Bridgeport. In their arms, they carried thousands of handwritten cards pasted onto large paper hearts: love letters to the forest that for decades had been cordoned off from the rest of the city. One of the activists, Jhoni Ada, said she remembered first catching a glimpse of the woods while passing by on the school bus.
Bridgeport’s Haitian community holds inaugural Flag Day parade
Blue and red Haitian flags waved across Bridgeport on Saturday, as music echoed through Seaside Park, dancers moved through the crowd and families gathered for the city’s first-ever Haitian Flag Day Parade. For many attendees, the event was more than a celebration. It was recognition.
Report finds unequal access to space, resources at city parks in Bridgeport
In Bridgeport, the nickname “Park City” carries pride, history and expectation. For generations, parks have been part of how residents experience the city, from waterfront views along Long Island Sound to neighborhood playgrounds tucked along residential blocks. The green spaces are where community gathers, kids grow up and people go for respite in a dense urban environment.
Report finds unequal access to space, resources at city parks in Bridgeport
In Bridgeport, the nickname “Park City” carries pride, history and expectation. For generations, parks have been part of how residents experience the city, from waterfront views along Long Island Sound to neighborhood playgrounds tucked along residential blocks. The green spaces are where community gathers, kids grow up and people go for respite in a dense urban environment.
Bridgeport: Sit & Speak Listening Session
Bridgeport’s Sit & Speak is a listening session hosted by Reginald David, the CT Mirror’s Bridgeport-focused community engagement reporter. It was created to center the voices of residents in an open and honest conversation. The session on Thursday, April 30, 2026, will focus on education and provide a space for students, parents, educators and community members to share their experiences, including what’s working in local schools, the challenges they see and what they hope to see in the future.
Are Black Americans disproportionately represented on the organ transplant waitlist? Original
Black Americans are disproportionately represented on the national organ donation transplant waitlist compared to people of other races or ethnicities, according to data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Available data show that in 2025, Black or African American patients accounted for about 27% of people on the national transplant waiting list, or 28,000 people, while they represented roughly 14% of the U.S. population.
Freeman Houses preserve history of Bridgeport’s Black community
On a quiet stretch of Main Street in Bridgeport’s South End, two aging wooden houses stand weathered but enduring. Their paint is worn. Their frames carry the weight of storms, salt air and centuries. To some, they might look like structures long past their prime. But to those who know their story, these homes are something else entirely.
In CT’s Black community, advocates combat organ donation myths
This story has been revised. Jacqueline Glover remembers the moment her life became focused on small, measured breaths. In 2010, the Hamden mother was diagnosed with sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease that affects the lungs and lymph nodes. For Glover, it meant constant fatigue, daily reliance on a portable oxygen machine and the looming knowledge that her time could be limited. Even as she continued to work and care for her three sons, every action required careful planning.
No Kings rallies in CT draw thousands, old and young, in protest
Protestors and activists packed the Connecticut state Capitol lawn in Hartford on Saturday for the third “No Kings” rally since the November 2024 election of President Donald Trump to a second term. At the most recent “No Kings” rally, which took place in October, an estimated 10,000 people came to the state Capitol to protest the Trump administration’s actions on immigration, health care, environmental regulation rollbacks and voting redistricting.
Can unpaid medical bills go on your credit report in Connecticut?
Under Connecticut law, unpaid medical bills cannot be reported to credit agencies for inclusion on a credit report. In May 2024, Gov. Ned Lamont signed Public Act 24-6, “An Act Concerning the Reporting of Medical Debt,” which took effect July 1, 2024. The law prohibits health care providers, hospitals, and collection entities from reporting any portion of a person’s medical debt to a credit rating agency.
Cook and Grow program helps Bridgeport youth build healthy habits
Inside the Read’s Artspace building in downtown Bridgeport, students move throughout the kitchen, going from station to station as they cook, prep and check on their dishes. Pots simmer, knives chop, ovens ding and red baskets of fresh produce line the counters. Chef Mona Jackson calls out instructions, guiding hands, checking ingredients and keeping the flow steady. She laughs as students bump into each other while learning the rhythm of the kitchen.
Did a judge rule CT corporations are ‘entitled’ to refund for overturned Trump tariffs? Original
A recent ruling held that all affected importers are entitled to refunds for the unconstitutional tariffs. The decision is expected to be challenged in court. In April 2025, President Donald Trump invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose a slate of tariffs, citing trade deficits, drugs, and crime. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled this action unconstitutional in February 2026.
Can bars sell THC-infused drinks in CT? Original
Bars, restaurants, breweries, grocery stores and other retailers are prohibited from selling THC-infused beverages in Connecticut. Previously, hemp-derived THC drinks could be sold in various retail locations and without age restrictions, but new legislation closed this loophole to align regulation with other cannabis products and enhance consumer safety.
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