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Ophelia “Opie” Stuart, Beloved Student at JES, Needs the Community's Help in Battle with Rett Syndrome

Johnson Elementary School Principal Heather Horne Holbert recently posted via social media about a GoFundMe set up aimed t...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff June 02, 2026 9:00 AM EST in Community

Posted on June 01, 2026

Editor's Note: Due to inclement weather, this week's list is the same as last week's list of streets. Please be...

Posted on May 31, 2026

The Summer Kickoff event was held in Bridgeport on Saturday. Check out Joe LaRocca's photos from the event....

Posted on May 30, 2026

The Bridgeport Challenger League recently wrapped up another successful season thanks to Mike and Kim Martin and their arm...

Posted on May 26, 2026

FROM THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT Concrete street repair work will begin today, Tuesday, May 26 at 7 a.m. and...

Posted on May 26, 2026

For those who have been waiting, the official date for Bridgeport’s annual Citywide Yard Sale has been announced...

Posted on May 26, 2026

FROM THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT Please be advised that the Bridgeport Water Department will be flushing fire hydrant...

Posted on May 22, 2026

Bridgeport Post 68 will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at the Bridgeport Veterans Memo...

Posted on May 20, 2026

A brand-new playground is coming to Simpson Elementary in time for school to start this fall, thanks in large part to the...

Posted on May 08, 2026

Bridgeport is a nice place to visit - and thousands love to live here. From the smalltown feel to the array of retailers,...

Posted on May 05, 2026

FROM THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT Starting tomorrow morning, May 5, Blackwell Street (from South Virginia Aven...

Posted on April 27, 2026

One of hip-hop’s most recognizable and high-energy performers is set to take the stage this summer as eight-time...

From the Bench: State Title-Winning Coac...

Bridgeport High School just watched a state championship coach resign. And then saw a state championship coach take a...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: Decades Back with BJHS Chee...

The exact date of this photo is unknown, but it is thought to be from the 1970s and perhaps 1979. What is also unknow...

Posted by Dick Duez
Off the Shelf: Library's Summer Brochure...

Stop by the library or come see us at one of our upcoming outreach events to pick up our summer brochure! We have a pa...

Posted by Angela Spatafore
Tending Community: The Partnership Betwe...

The partnership between the Bridgeport Farmers and Makers Market and the Medbrook Children’s Charity is already making...

Posted by Perris Reed
ToquiNotes: Recalling the Life and Impac...

I am not sure when I met retired Bridgeport Fire Captain Randy Scott. I am sure I met him while he did what he loved t...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto