Month: August 2013

Bridgeport Recycling Rate up 67 Percent

BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Aug. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayor Bill Finch announced that the City of Bridgeport increased its recycling participation rate by 67 percent as compared to the previous two-year period. The increase follows the City's switch to single-stream recycling and the expansion of the Recyclebank® rewards program citywide. A recognized leader in behavior change, Recyclebank helps create a more sustainable future by rewarding people for taking everyday green actions, like recycling, with discounts and deals from locally-based businesses and national brands. Bridgeport has dramatically increased its recycling participation rate since it launched the enhanced recycling program in September 2011. "Increasing recycling rates is one of the highest priorities of our BGreen2020 initiative. We know that increasing recycling rates means…

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Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Shooting Suspect

(Bridgeport, CT – Aug. 29, 2013) – Police are looking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in an Aug. 17 shooting. Lt. William Bailey and Officer Gerald Lavin were in the 500 block of Trumbull Avenue when they observed a car pull up a block away. A male got out of the car and fired numerous shots before jumping back into the car and fleeing. No one was struck by the gunfire and the intended target has not come forward. Police have an image of the suspected shooter and are asking for the public’s help in identifying him. Anyone with information about his identity is asked to contact police at 203-581-5201 or 203-581-5206. Information can remain anonymous. The…

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The Bambino

Woods End "The Bambino" Italian Sausage, Melted Mozzarella,Portobello Mushroom, Roasted Red Peppers and Garlic Mayo on a Portuguese Roll Please join our email list : thewoodsend.com WOODS END DELI - 900 WOOD AVE - BPT 7:00 to 4:00 MONDAY - FRIDAY   7:00 to 2:00 SATURDAY 203-335-7827

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