Ancient Egypt — Art and Historical Events Lecture
#Fairfield, Connecticut-- The Fairfield Public Library is happy to announce that Mostafa Hassan is returning for another discussion on ancient Egypt. The discussion will be in the Rotary Room at the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road, on Sunday, February 12 at 2 pm (snow date: February 26). He will begin with the golden age of the ancient Egyptian empire (18 th dynasty), then cover the Greco-Roman period and end with the Arab-Islamic Conquest of Egypt in the year 641. The talk will include the art of ancient Egypt in addition to the most important historical events, including the fall of the empires that ruled at the time. Mostafa Hassan is a lecturer on the ancient and contemporary history of…
Fairfield News: Crash!
2:00am--#Fairfield Connecticut-- A crash at Congress Street and Heritage Drive has left a utility pole sheared and downed wires. Unknown if power is out in the area. Injuries are reported. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
11:36pm--UPDATE: The second shooting occurred on I-95 and state police are taking over the investigation. The person was shot in the buttocks with non-life threatening injuries. UPDATE: Another person just showed up at Bridgeport Hospital shot. Unknown if it is connected to this shooting. 10:38pm-- #Bridgeport Connecticut-- A drive by shooting at Union and Stratford Avenue leaves one person grazed by the gunfire. A person was shot in the shoulder and leg earlier at Stratford and Hollister Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Today’s Vehicle Fire
9:55pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Bridgeport in front of 316 Willow Street. Firefighters reporting it is fully engulfed and they are going to work on it. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Police Crash Investigated
9:20am--#Stratford Connecticut--The Stratford Police Department is currently investigating a two car accident that occurred on Barnum Avenue and California Street this morning. The accident involved a Honda traveling North on California Street and a Stratford Police cruiser traveling West on Barnum Avenue. Both operators were transported to Bridgeport Hospital and are listed in stable condition.The scene has been cleared and the road which was closed for approximately 2 ½ hours isnow open to all traffic.The incident is being investigated and there is no further information at the time of this release. (Stratford Police Press Release)
Bridgeport News: Man Shot
1:27pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police are investigating a shooting at the intersection of Stratford and Hollister Avenue. Bridgeport Detective Captain Brian Fitzgerald confirmed that victim was shot in the shoulder and buttock and was driven by private vehicle to Bridgeport Hospital. You can help restore Facebook Live reports by donating just $1 a week at: https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal or a one time donation at: http://bit.ly/2k6VmRY
Fairfield News: Student Driver Crashes
1:01pm--#Fairfield Connecticut-- An adult student driver learned the hard way how not to negotiate a turn The car was traveling north on Knapps Highway turning on to Bullard Street. Skid marks can be seen where the car tried to stay on the road, hit the curb, over another curb and hitting the back deck of 323 Knapps Highway. Firefighters said the deck fell on a propane tank on the other side, fortunately it did not rupture. Firefighters will use airbags to lift the deck to remove the tank. There were no injuries. You can help restore Facebook Live reports by donating just $1 a week at: https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal or a one time donation at: http://bit.ly/2k6VmRY
Stratford News: Police Involved In Crash
9:45PMish--A viewer sent in this photo of a crash involving a Stratford Police car at the intersection of Barnum and California Street. As soon as police issue a statement I will post it.
Bridgeport News: Odor Of Gasoline
11:37am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Firefighters are on scene at Aldine Avenue for an odor of gasoline indoors. It was first thought to be an odor of natural gas. They are investigating. This news report is made possible by: