The City of Bridgeport's Small and Minority Business Enterprise Office and HEDCO, Inc. Partner to Empower Minority-Owned Businesses

The City of Bridgeport’s Small & Minority Business Enterprise (SMBE) Office has officially partnered with HEDCO, Inc., a trusted organization in supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, to foster business growth through education, mentoring, and business development while significantly enhancing support for local entrepreneurs, with a focus on minority-owned and women-owned enterprises

May 05, 2025

Health Alert: Children’s Hair Clips Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Dlesot Snap Hair Clips, sold in 120-count multipacks in various colors on Amazon from April to September 2024, are being recalled.

May 02, 2025

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Leadership Visits Bridgeport Housing Authority to Discuss Redevelopment Progress and Future Initiatives

Recently, Mayor Ganim, Park City Communities (PCC), and The Housing Collective were honored to welcome senior leadership from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) during a recent visit to the housing authority to discuss the agency’s recovery, ongoing redevelopment efforts, and its partnership with Connecticut’s Homeless Response System.

May 01, 2025

Mayor Ganim Releases Statement Regarding Lawsuit Against United Illuminating

Today, Mayor Ganim made a statement regarding Bridgeport’s lawsuit against United Illuminating:

Apr 29, 2025

Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport Sustainability Office Highlight This Year's Earth Day

Mayor Ganim and The City of Bridgeport Sustainability Office would like to wish all Bridgeport residents a joyous celebration for this year’s Earth Day on April 22, 2025, and Arbor Day on April 25, 2025.

Apr 21, 2025

How Watching a 5-Minute Nature Video Can Help Reduce Stress

This study shows that short nature experiences—even on a screen—can help reduce stress. That’s good news for students and office workers who can’t easily take a walk outside during the day. A 5-minute nature video break could be added to lunch periods, study sessions, or work breaks to help recharge the brain and lower stress.

Apr 03, 2025