Bridgeport Police Urge Scooter Safety After Series of Serious Crashes

The Bridgeport Police Department is urging riders and motorists to use extra caution after a series of serious motor scooter crashes, including one fatal crash, over the past two months. Police said several serious scooter crashes occurred throughout May and June, with the most recent happening on Sunday, June 28, at approximately 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Iranistan Avenue and Laurel Avenue, where a motor scooter and a passenger vehicle collided. Both operators suffered serious injuries. Other scooter crashes investigated this month occurred on June 4 at Laurel Avenue and Elmwood Avenue, June 21 at West Beach in Seaside Park, and June 27 at University Avenue and Broad Street. In May, a 61-year-old Bridgeport man was killed when his…

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Two Arrested After ShotSpotter Investigation and Pursuit Into Trumbull

On June 29, 2026, at approximately 2:31 pm, Bridgeport Police received a ShotSpotter activation indicating eight rounds fired in the 450 block of Trumbull Avenue. The Bridgeport Police Fusion Center reviewed available video footage and identified a vehicle bearing Connecticut registration as a vehicle involved in the incident. Investigators confirmed that the vehicle had been reported stolen out of North Branford on June 23, 2026. Later that evening, at approximately 7:35 pm, members of the Bridgeport Police Task Force and a Bridgeport Police K9 officer observed the vehicle in the area of North Avenue and Lindley Street. Officers observed multiple occupants inside the vehicle. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the operator fled, leading police on a pursuit through…

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Extreme Heat Alert Issued Across Connecticut Through the Holiday Weekend

Connecticut is bracing for a prolonged stretch of dangerous heat and humidity through at least Sunday, with temperatures expected to reach the mid to upper 90s and heat index values climbing as high as 110 degrees on Thursday and Friday. Governor Ned Lamont has activated the state's Extreme Hot Weather Protocol, and municipalities across the state have opened cooling centers to protect residents, particularly older adults, young children, people with chronic medical conditions, outdoor workers, and anyone without access to air conditioning. Officials are urging everyone to stay hydrated by drinking water frequently, even before feeling thirsty, spend as much time as possible in air-conditioned buildings, avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day, wear lightweight, light-colored…

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Stratford News: Marianna’s Pantry Celebrates Ribbon Cutting At Stratford Location

Marianna’s Pantry celebrated a ribbon cutting at its Stratford location, marking a new chapter for the family-owned café after moving from Trumbull to 7365 Main Street in Oronoque Plaza. The business is owned by sisters Melissa Cotto and Marina DeCarli, who built Marianna’s Pantry around family, food, and community. The café offers specialty coffees, fresh baked goods, breakfast, lunch, sandwiches, and take-home meals made with fresh, local ingredients. Marianna’s Pantry is named after the sisters’ mother, Marianna DeCarli, whose kindness, work ethic, and love for family inspired the business. The family’s Italian roots are also reflected throughout the menu, including sandwiches and items named after family members, such as Frankie, Alexandra, Liana, Christian, and Nonno, among many others. Melissa said…

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Bridgeport Police Investigating Stabbing After Man Found Bleeding Inside Car on Pulaski Street

Bridgeport Police detectives are investigating the stabbing of a 31-year-old Bridgeport man who was found bleeding inside a vehicle on Pulaski Street late Tuesday afternoon. Shortly before 4:30 p.m., Bridgeport patrol officers were flagged down by a passerby who reported that a man was bleeding inside a car parked on Pulaski Street. Officers located the victim, who had suffered multiple stab wounds. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was transported by ambulance to Bridgeport Hospital, where he underwent emergency treatment. Police said he is listed in critical but stable condition and is expected to survive. Investigators believe the victim had been driving around the East Side in the minutes before he was discovered on Pulaski Street. Patrol officers…

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Fairfield Sidewalk Sale & Street Fair Returns July 18; Vendors and Sponsors Invited

The Town of Fairfield’s Office of Community & Economic Development announced today that the Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce are once again co-sponsoring the Fairfield Sidewalk Sale & Street Fair, which will be held rain or shine on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in downtown Fairfield. More than 50 Fairfield businesses are expected to participate, offering a variety of merchandise and special sales. Select merchants will begin previewing sale items on Thursday, July 16. Admission is free. Sherman Green will feature activities for children and families, including an inflatable bounce house. The event will also include live musical entertainment at several locations throughout downtown. A complete event lineup will be announced…

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