| Coming Up
in the
Park City
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| Award-Winning Film shot in Bridgeport playing this weekend at The Bijou Theatre "The Word"
Friday, March 14 at 6 and 8 p.m., Saturday, March 15 at 5, 7 and 9 p.m.,
Sunday, March 16 at 2, 4 and 6 p.m.
Scarlet Sky Productions presents
The Word, which follows the gripping story of single father Tom Hawkins in the wake of his son’s abduction and murder. When informed by the FBI that the homicide appears to be part of a string of crimes carried out by an enigmatic sect, Hawkins inappropriately inserts himself into the investigation and embarks on a cunning path of revenge.
An award-winning film shot here in Bridgeport is Screening for THREE NIGHTS ONLY!
Starring Kevin O’Donnell and two-time Tony® award winner James Naughton of Weston, CT
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| Women's History Day Celebration
Saturday, March 15
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Discovery Museum
Celebrate Women's History Day at the Discovery Museum with a free event featuring science demonstrations, planetarium shows and giveaways. Women working in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields will be on hand to talk about their careers.
For more info go to
discoverymuseum.org
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Robin Hood
Saturday, March 15 @
12 p.m.
Sunday, March 16 @
12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Downtown Cabaret Theater
The greedy Sheriff of Nottingham is out to get every penny he can from the people of England and it is up to Robin Hood, Little John, and the rest of the Merry Men to stop him.
See what happens when Robin Hood gives himself up to save his true love, Maid Marian. Friendship, fun, and foolery run rampant in this brand new Cabaret original version.
Tickets: Adults $23 and Children $19 For more info go to:
dtcab.com
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Stay Connected with
Mayor Bill Finch
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| Mayor Finch Delivers Annual
State of the City Speech
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Mayor Bill Finch delivered the annual State of the City speech to the Bridgeport Regional Business Council on Tuesday at the Bridgeport Holiday Inn.
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During the State of the City address, Mayor Finch asserted that despite some of the most difficult economic, educational, and environmental challenges Connecticut has ever faced, the state of Bridgeport is getting stronger by the day.
“I am the father of four public school students,” said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch. “My youngest son will graduate high school in the year 2024. And I hope to ensure that Bridgeport is a place where, like his father, he wants to raise a family and make a life for himself.”
Mayor Finch continued: “That’s the ultimate question for us today: Are we in good conscience creating a city where our kids and grandkids will choose to live, work, and raise their families? The answer to that question is yes.”
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Video Highlights City's Progress in
Economic Development, Green Jobs, and Public Schools
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| A new video highlights the stories of Cierra Thompson, student at Fairchild Wheeler Interdistrict Magnet High School, Bill Malone, President Enviro Express Natural Gas LLC, and John Oliveto, Principal, Fletcher Thompson Architecture, Engineering and Interior Design.
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| Before delivering his State of the City address, Mayor Bill Finch showcased a video that highlighted the tremendous progress being made with economic development, green job creation, and public schools in the state’s largest city.
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Construction Begins on Police Memorial Honoring Fallen Officers
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| Construction has begun on the Bridgeport Police Memorial located outside police headquarters at 300 Congress St.
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The city broke ground this week on a memorial to honor the 12 Bridgeport police officers who died in the line of duty.
“This is an inherently dangerous job,” said Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett Jr., “and it is so important to honor and remember the people who gave their lives protecting our citizens. But it is more than that. This memorial is for their families. This will be for our past, current and future officers. Officers work so hard every day. My hope is, as officers drive past this memorial, it will remind them to stay safe as well.”
Sgt. Charles Paris, the president of Local 1159, said the memorial for officers will “make you think about the men and women who came before you” and the sacrifices they made for this city.
The last officer to die in the line of duty was Patrolman Jerry DiJoseph on Nov. 28, 1980.
“My hope is we will never have to add another name to this somber list,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “I hope that part of the training for every police academy class moving forward will be to visit this memorial and to reflect on the sacrifices of the people who blazed the trail before them.”
The union and the City have been working to raise private funds to help construct the memorial, which will be located outside Police Headquarters at 300 Congress St.
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Downtown Bridgeport
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| Mayor Bill Finch marches in the Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day Parade.
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Head to downtown Bridgeport on St. Patrick's Day, Monday, March 17 for a day full of events celebrating Irish heritage.
Terry O'Connor, Executive Director of the Cardinal Shehan Center and McGivney Community Center, serves as Grand Marshal of the 2014 Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day Celebration.
Schedule of Events:
8 a.m. – Mass at Saint Augustine Cathedral celebrated by Most Reverend Frank Joseph Caggiano, S.T.D., D.D. Bishop of Bridgeport
9:15 a.m. – Flag raising at City Hall with The Honorable Bill Finch, Mayor of Bridgeport
10 a.m. – Grand Marshal’s Breakfast*, Grand Ballroom, Bridgeport Holiday Inn
With performances by the Sheeaun Academy of Irish Dance
12 p.m. – Parade Kick-Off with 2014 Grand Marshal, Terry O'Connor
1:30 p.m. – Post Parade Luncheon & Awards Ceremony*, Grand Ballroom, Bridgeport Holiday Inn
With performances by the Lenihan School of Irish Dance
*Contact Nancy at (203) 268-9657 for tickets.
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