Month: April 2024

Mayor Ganim and The City of Bridgeport Recognize Earth Day and Highlights Upcoming Events in the City

Bridgeport, CT – As the world comes together to commemorate Earth Day on April 22, 2024, the Park City proudly reaffirms its dedication to fostering sustainable urban living and environmental stewardship. With a focus on innovation, quality of life, and community engagement, Bridgeport continues to lead the charge in creating a greener, more sustainable future for all. Under the theme of a Sustainable and Resilient Bridgeport, ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy, and enhance green spaces throughout the city are being showcased across all fronts. From revitalizing parks to implementing eco-friendly transportation solutions, Bridgeport is committed to creating a healthier and more vibrant urban environment. Mayor Ganim stated, "Earth Day is not just a day of reflection,…

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Stratford Library Offers “Roots of Black Music”

Musician/Song Writer Karlus Trapp Performs May 3 The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford will offer a special music history concert, “The Roots of Black Music in America”, on Friday, May 3 at 7 pm.  The concert, featuring musician Karlus Trapp, is free and open to the public. Producer, songwriter, teacher & troubadour Karlus Trapp presents his delightful, educational and entertaining 100-year journey back through time for Stratford audiences. Trapp offers a fresh perspective through song, story and history to learn about the music of America’s black musical giants. Hear Scott Joplin during the birth of Ragtime. Dance to the Charleston in the 1920’s. Play air guitar with Chuck Berry or sing along with the Supremes in the 1960’s.…

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Milford News: Firearm and drug arrest made

On April 13, 2024, the Milford Police Department was dispatched to the Milford Inn located at the 300 block of Old Gate Ln for the report of a breach of peace with a firearm brandished. The victim reported that a male, later identified as Raquan Brown, 30, from Bronx, NY, was aggressively banging on her motel room door. The victim also reported seeing a firearm on Brown’s person. Upon officer’s arrival, Brown was located in his vehicle in the parking lot. A search of the vehicle revealed a Taurus G2S 9MM handgun, a 9MM 10 round magazine, 9MM full metal jacket bullets, a steak knife, a blade, a homemade stabbing device, two bags of meth, a glass pipe, and a…

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Norwalk Police Plant Pinwheel Garden to Celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month

In observance of National Child Abuse Prevention month in April, the Norwalk Police Department and The Human Services Council’s Child Advocacy Center, Children’s Connection are partnering up to plant a “pinwheel garden” on April 25th at 10:00 AM at police headquarters at 1 Monroe Street. Pinwheel gardens are used nationwide during the month of April to bring heightened awareness to child abuse prevention and symbolize the joy of childhood. April 25th is also “Wear Blue for Child Abuse Day”; so, folks will be dressed in blue to show their support. Can’t make it to the Police Department that day? Wear blue and post photos on your favorite social media with the hashtags - #wearblue, #childabuseprevention and #humanservicesct Child abuse and…

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 “MANAGING MONEY MATTERS” AT STRATFORD LIBRARY APRIL 30

 The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford, Connecticut will offer "Managing Money Matters" with guest speaker Patrina Dixon on Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 pm.  Dixon, an author, blogger, YouTuber and podcaster will give the tools and information to help individuals make their financial goals a reality.  Learn tips and strategies to master managing cash flow and increase your savings. The workshop is free and open to the public.      Patrina Dixon is a Certified Financial Education Instructor, Registered Financial Consultant and two-time #1 Best Selling Author and International Speaker.  As Founder and CEO of "It’$ My Money", her own local Connecticut TV show, Dixon and her team are on a mission to help people transform their lives by mastering money management skills. She has…

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