Bridgeport Primary Set for Aug. 11 After Early Voting Period
Bridgeport’s state, district and municipal primary is scheduled for Aug. 11, with polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. after early voting ended Sunday.
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Connecticut Seeks $2 Million for Bridgeport Remington Site
A state funding request would support redevelopment and shot-tower rehabilitation at Bridgeport’s former Remington Arms facility on Barnum Avenue.
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ImageI3 Plans Move to Bridgeport’s White Oaks Development
ImageI3 Engineering & Consulting plans to relocate within Bridgeport after a $342,000 interior build-out permit was issued for White Oaks.
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Bridgeport Council Held Its Only Regular August Meeting
Bridgeport City Council met Aug. 3 under the city’s reduced summer schedule. The official agenda and vote records are needed to confirm specific action.
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Bridgeport special-education complaint required district action by Aug. 1
Bridgeport Public Schools was ordered to correct a special-education notice problem by Aug. 1, but public confirmation of completion was not available by Aug. 5.
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Bridgeport schools continue summer hiring push with about 50 vacancies before fall classes
Bridgeport Public Schools reported about 50 teaching vacancies in late July and has scheduled open interviews at City Hall on August 6 and August 13.
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Bridgeport City Council to Meet Monday With Pending Public-Business Agenda
Bridgeport’s City Council is scheduled to review proposals involving borrowing, labor, health care, infrastructure, sanitation, schools and utility assistance on Monday, Aug. 3.
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Bridgeport prepares for August 11 primary as absentee ballots and enrollment deadlines pass
Bridgeport’s next scheduled election is the August 11, 2026 primary. The Registrar of Voters lists July 21 for absentee-ballot availability and July 24 as the registration and enrollment cutoff, subject to statutory exceptions.
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Bridgeport releases early-voting and polling schedule for Aug. 11 primary
Bridgeport voters can cast ballots early from Aug. 3 through Aug. 9 at the Margaret E. Morton Government Center before the Aug. 11 Democratic and Republican primaries.
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Bridgeport extends cooling-center protocol through July 5 as heat raises health concerns
Bridgeport activated its cooling-center protocol July 1 and later extended it through July 5, advising residents to seek refuge during hot conditions, particularly as heat can pose increased risks for people with asthma.
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Bridgeport police arrest man accused of making bomb threat at Total Mortgage Arena
Bridgeport police arrested a man in connection with a bomb threat at Total Mortgage Arena on July 23, 2026. Available reporting does not say whether a device was found or whether the venue was evacuated.
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Bridgeport City Council meeting set for Aug. 3 as early voting opens for Aug. 11 primary
Bridgeport City Council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 3 at City Hall, the opening day of early voting for Connecticut’s Aug. 11 primary election.
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Rooster River flooding again leaves Bridgeport condo residents without power and elevators
Storms on July 21 sent the Rooster River over its banks and into ground-floor areas of Cartright Towers, leaving the nine-story Bridgeport building without electricity or elevator service as cleanup continued July 22.
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Bridgeport jury convicts man of threatening police officer
A Bridgeport Superior Court jury found Joseph Thompson guilty of inciting injury to persons and second-degree threatening in a case involving social-media posts directed at a Bridgeport police officer.
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Bridgeport opens early voting and same-day registration ahead of Aug. 11 primary
Bridgeport voters can use early voting and same-day registration from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 3, 5, 7 and 9 before the city’s Aug. 11, 2026 primary.
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Bridgeport voters face Aug. 11 primary as early voting begins Monday
Bridgeport early voting for the Aug. 11 primary runs Aug. 3-9 at Margaret Morton Government Center. Here are the hours, deadlines and voting options.
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Bridgeport Gas Dips to $4.294 While Diesel Climbs to $5.581
Bridgeport CT – AAA’s July 31 metro check shows regular gas easing slightly while diesel rises, keeping fuel costs high for drivers and local businesses.
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Bridgeport Seeks Federal Safety Grant for East Main Street Reconstruction
Bridgeport is seeking federal funding for an East Main Street redesign, but the grant remains pending and no construction schedule has been set.
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Bridgeport budget hearings put school funding at the center of the 2026-27 fight
Bridgeport CT – City budget hearings on April 21 put school funding front and center, with residents pressing for nearly $400 million for education.
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Bridgeport budget hearings put taxes, schools, and relief programs back in focus
Bridgeport CT – City Council budget hearings are underway, with taxes, school funding, and relief programs for seniors, veterans, and renters still open for review.
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Bridgeport budget hearings are underway. What the proposed tax cut and spending plan could actually mean for residents
Bridgeport CT – Budget hearings are active as the city reviews a $622.4 million plan with a lower mill rate, but many tax bills could still rise after revaluation.
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Bridgeport bus riders may avoid deep service cuts if state budget proposal holds
Bridgeport CT – A Connecticut budget proposal could help Greater Bridgeport Transit avoid 30% bus cuts, but riders still need a final deal before July 1.