“Bridgeport debuts new TV ad, web site touting city” - Connecticut Post

Bridgeport, Conn. launched new television and radio ads today, promoting the city and how its growing economy works for everyone. It’s the third wave of TV, radio, and digital ads – accompanied by a new website (www.bridgeportbettereveryday.com) – serving as part of the city’s ongoing marketing campaign.

The new TV and radio ads, titled “Monica,” feature Bridgeport resident Monica Jackson, showcasing how life in Bridgeport is working for her and her son.

“Everything I do, I do to give my son a better life. That’s why the green jobs being created here in Bridgeport are so important,” says Monica Jackson. “In Bridgeport, I know that my son can get a good education and a good job. We can walk right to the park from our home, go to the arena, even Pleasure Beach now. This is home. This is where I want to raise my family.”

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"Bill Finch backs federal transportation bill" - Connecticut Post

As part of the national Stand Up For Transportation Day of Action, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch this week called upon Congress to renew funding for the federal transportation bill, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), which is set to expire on May 31.

Public transit is key to Mayor Finch’s vision for the future our state’s largest city. Cities like Bridgeport account for significantly less pollution than suburbs.

That’s why in order to combat climate change, Bridgeport is building for the future. By improving the city’s downtown area – and developing Steelpointe Harbor – through the development of nearly 1,000 apartments, more people will live within walking distance to the train.

And, by building a second train station – as well as hundreds of apartments within walking distance – more Bridgeporters will be beating back climate change via public transit.

“In our state’s largest city, we’re investing in transit-oriented development, creating thousands of jobs and apartments within walking distance of Metro-North and Amtrak trains. We’re doing so in part because we trust that local, state, and federal bodies of government will continue investing in our city and a stronger public transportation future. We know that our congressional delegation is committed to investing in public transit, and hope that others across the country step to the plate for our country and its future.”

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"Bridgeport ’16 Budget: No Tax Increase"
- CBS Connecticut

Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch delivered his 2015-16 Budget to the City Council this week.

Highlights of the budget include no tax increase, no layoffs, an increase in spending on education, and smart investments in the future that will help spur job creation.

“Our city’s economy is growing and getting stronger by the day,” said Mayor Finch. “And, as the chief executive of our city, it’s my job to think about the long run, and make sure our city becomes a place where our kids and grandkids will choose to live, work, and raise their families, too. That’s why I’ve been working hard to boost confidence in our city. I’m proud to say that we’re on the right track and our city is on the way up. Bridgeport is getting better every day. This budget is reflective of that.”

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Also: "Bill Finch unveils budget for Bridgeport" - Fairfield County Business Journal

"Black Rock Locals Bring Ethically Sourced Coffee To Bridgeport" - Bridgeport Daily Voice

A little more than a year ago, Courtney Hartl and her husband, Matt, opened a small mom-and-pop coffee shop at 2889 Fairfield Ave. in Bridgeport called Source Coffeehouse. Their mission: To create a community atmosphere that not only serves great coffee, but ethically sourced coffee as well.

“Ethically sourced coffee means different things to different people. For us, it’s all about trust and relationship,” Hartl said. “We work with a roaster out of Lancaster, Pa., that partners with responsible coffee importers, ensuring that our coffee is traceable to the farm and that farmers are paid a fair price for their product.”

The Charlton, Mass., native said she and her husband both worked as baristas throughout college and at a certain point realized “we started to see a future beyond just ‘college job barista.’”

“For me personally, my love of coffee combines with a passion for community development. Owning a coffee shop allows me to pursue both of those passions at the same time making great coffee and connecting with my neighbors in a meaningful way,” Hartl added.

For Hartl, Bridgeport was the right spot to do just that. She and her husband are in “love with this city and believe it’s on the cusp of something great.” Currently, the two live in the Black Rock neighborhood, a section of Bridgeport that Hartl described as one of the most “unique corners” of Fairfield County.

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"Bridgeport a finalist for Robert Wood Johnson health prize"
- Connecticut Post

Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch announced today that the state’s largest city was chosen as a finalist for the third annual Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Prize, which honors communities whose efforts illustrate an enduring commitment toward building a culture of health for all residents.

“I’m proud of what we have accomplished making our community healthier,” Finch said. “We have opened or renovated more than 70 acres of new parkland. We are opening community gardens at day-care centers. We are home to North America’s largest fuel cell, which powers 15,000 homes with clean energy. And, we’ll soon be home to thousands of solar panels and another fuel cell atop an old and unused landfill.”

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Also this week, Bridgeport was named one the healthiest cities in America by Livability.com.

This is what Livability.com had to say about Bridgeport:

“A plethora of parkland, clean drinking water, easy access to healthy foods and hospitals, along with a high doctor-to-resident ratio make Bridgeport, Conn., one of the Top 10 Healthiest Cities in the country. Fairfield County, which includes Bridgeport, ranks as the top county in Connecticut when it comes to healthy behaviors like eating right, exercising and not smoking, according to County Health Rankings.

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