Bridgeport was inhabited by the Paugussett native American tribe during the start of European colonization. The earliest European communal settlement was in the See more

As of the 2010 census, there were 144,229 people living in the city. The racial makeup of the city residents was 39.6% White; 34.6% Black or African American; 3.4% Asian; and 4.3% from two or more races. A total of 38.2% of the population were See more

Performing arts
Theater and music
Venues for live theater and music events include:
• Downtown … See more

The city has 1,300 acres of public space, with a pocket park in nearly every neighborhood. Bridgeport's public park system led to its … See more

Bridgeport lies along Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Pequonnock River.
Neighborhoods
Bridgeport has many distinct neighborhoods, divided into five geographic areas: Downtown, the East Side, the North … See more

Since the decline of its industrial sector beginning in the middle of the 20th century, Bridgeport has gradually adjusted to a service-based economy. As late as 1985, the city was … See more

Total Mortgage Arena serves as the city's sports and hospitality center. Seating 10,000, the Arena serves as the home rink of the Bridgeport Islanders American Hockey League team, the farm team of the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League See more