Bridgeport ‘painting the city blue' ahead of Swim Across the Sound fundraiser
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Mayor Joe Ganim and organizers from Swim Across the Sound unveiled the city's newest 'blue' street Monday to raise awareness for the Paint the City Blue banner fundraising campaign. The campaign allows people and businesses the opportunity to buy banners and support cancer patients.
The banners will be displayed from June through September across Bridgeport. The 38th annual Swim Across the Sound will be on Aug. 2.
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