This youth-centered program invites young people ages 10–18 to solve a community challenge: How can we inspire change for a healthier planet? Complete a Mission Sheet to share your ideas, design a Love Your Planet Keychian that raises awareness for an environmental cause, and submit it with us and get your design turned into a […]
Willie Nelson & Family / Neil Young & the Chrome Hearts
This is your stage! Poets, singers, lyricists, storytellers, and wildcard creatives—bring your fire. First-timer or veteran, your voice belongs here.
Tell us what you're feeling & thinking about in the form or rap, dance, song, or any other style.
Struggles and Triumphs – The Journey to Renewal When an EF1 tornado tore through downtown Bridgeport in 2010, the Barnum Museum suffered catastrophic damage. In an instant, one of Connecticut’s most treasured landmarks faced an uncertain future. What followed was not a matter of days or months, but a years-long journey marked by difficult decisions, […]
Philadelphia’s own Truth Hurts is a cultural commentator, confidence coach, and digital thought leader whose work is grounded in radical honesty, accountability, and emotional clarity. Raised in an environment where stability was not guaranteed, Truth learned early how to read people, shoulder responsibility, and navigate complexity long before adulthood. Those formative experiences shaped both his […]
The Physical Conditions Committee meets on the last Friday of each month at 8:00 a.m. at the DSSD office and focuses on the clean team work of our Downtown Ambassadors, as well as beautification projects. This committee strategizes and oversees the street cleaning, graffiti removal, plantings, and other elements related to the streetscape look and […]
The Public Safety Committee meets on the last Friday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at the DSSD office and focuses on Downtown safety issues. This committee liaises with residents, business owners, property owners, and the Bridgeport Police Department.
Public housing is being torn down and hundreds of families will be displaced. Come hear from experts on the topic and discuss strategies for alternative housing systems that work for everyone. Join us for a c0mmunity panel session featuring panel speakers Danya Keene (Professor, Yale University), Shannon Whittaker (Postdoctoral Associate, Boston University), Tricia Lewis (Assistant […]
Robin and Nathan and Twyla, Oh My! Join Senior Circle at the Bridgeport Pride Center for a viewing of 'The Birdcage'!
Summer reading may be over, but the fun isn’t! Join us at the TEENS Center for a special end-of-summer celebration just for our awesome teens. Come relax, enjoy a movie, grab some pizza, and celebrate all the reading, memories, and good times we shared this summer. Ages: 12-19. This event is a part of the […]
