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Mayor Ganim Visits Congress Plaza Commons Downtown Development as it Nears Completion

Mayor Ganim visited the construction site of the $25 million Downtown development that will house nearly 100 units of market-rate rental housing.

Nov 02, 2022

Development
Infographic showing the benefits of swapping sugary soda for water.

Risky Sweetness: Several studies show that soft drinks increase mortality risk

Research suggests that drinking soda multiple times a day could take years off your life.

Nov 02, 2022

Public Health
Testing.com Best STD testing community organization: Bridgeport

Bridgeport Health Department Named Best STD Testing Facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut by Testing.com

In October 2022, the Communicable Disease Clinic received an award for being featured in Testing.com’s new report as the best community-based STD prevention and treatment organizations in Bridgeport!

Nov 01, 2022

Announcements, Awards, Public Health
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Mayor Ganim Touts Downtown Intermodal Connectivity Project

Today, Mayor Ganim visited the $4.6 million federally funded Connectivity Project along Water Street.

Oct 26, 2022

Development
Five women laughing together while standing on a sidewalk

Laughing away pandemic stress: A study of the benefits of laughter therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A recent study found that laughter therapy helped reduce stress among nursing students.

Oct 19, 2022

Public Health
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City of Bridgeport Police Department Awarded $700,000 DOJ Grant to Address and Reduce Gun Related Crimes

The City of Bridgeport has been awarded a federal grant to improve investigations and prosecutions of gun-related crimes to reduce gun violence.

Oct 19, 2022

Public Safety