Bridgeport News: Crash!
6:49pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A two car crash with one car rolled over on it's side at Lakeside and Wedgewood Place. All occupants are reported out of the vehicle. This news report is made possible by:
I-95 Ramp Rollover
3:43pm--#Stratford Connecticut--Report of a rollover accident on the ramp northbound exit 31 at Honeyspot Road. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport P&Z Allows Food Based Businesses To Rent Kitchens In Religious Buildings
Hard, hard, hard work definitely pays off! On Monday, January 30, the Bridgeport Planning & Zoning Commission voted to allow food-based businesses the opportunity to rent commercial kitchens in religious buildings, in non-residential zones. The text amendment, which was first introduced nine months ago by CCGB, helps to "foster the development of small local food businesses." Proponents of the text amendment said, "this is an exciting and much-needed initiative here in Bridgeport. Low-cost and entry-level kitchen space is not currently available to food entrepreneurs in the area, and the passage of this amendment is a huge victory in fostering a growing, vibrant food culture." Currently, there is a waiting list of 12 entrepreneurs who are excited to be able to…
Look Who’s Doing It Local!
What a pleasure it was to meet Beth Dattilo and the crew at the Metro Diner located at the 2385 Main Street in the Courtyard Plaza (across from the theater). The diner has been there for over 50 years but Beth and her family has owned it for the last 13 years. Beth emailed me when I made the offer to stop and give a business shout this week. My son Alex and I stopped by and I enjoyed my usual turkey club and my son had the Pastrami Dream. Everything was fresh and delicious! I knew off the bat that the potato salad and coleslaw was not only homemade but made with real Hellman's mayo! Both Alex and I…
Bridgeport News: Fish House Break In
10:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police are troweling for clues after a break in at the Bridgeport Lobster and Shell at 288 Knowlton Street. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Connecticut– GBT Bus Crash
10:44am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Report of a crash between a car and a Greater Bridgeport Bus at Boston and Noble Avenue. Also, a report of a another crash at Huntington and Noble Avenue. No word on injuries. This news report is made possible by: http://www.zeislaw.com/attorneys/james-r-miron/
Bridgeport News: Fire At Trumbull Gardens
9:11am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A police officer on patrol spotted smoke and called to have the fire department dispatched to 410 Trumbull Avenue for structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke inside the apartment. Firefighters can be seen in the photo removing a charred mattress with no material left on it. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.
Become A Bridgeport Bluefish Host Family!
#Bridgeport Connecticut-- The Bridgeport Bluefish are currently seeking community members that are interested in becoming host families for a Bluefish player during the 2017 baseball season. Hosting a player has many benefits to a family. It is a valuable way to provide a player with a home while keeping them involved in the community and also gives you the opportunity to be involved with the Bluefish on a personal level. For many families, hosting a player has made a special impact on their lives as well as their “adopted” family member. “Becoming a host family is a great way for fans to connect with the Bluefish,” said Bluefish General Manager Paul Herrmann. “It also allows the members of the team to…
Bridgeport News: Wild Customer At The Fist Market
11:34pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Report of a customer going wild and throwing items in the store at the Fist Market at 1359 Park Avenue. The suspect fled before police arrived. This news report is made possible by:
State Democrats Call For Senior Tax Releif
Hartford, CT - Senate and House Democratic leaders, legislators and advocates held a press conference today to call for senior tax relief by exempting Social Security income from the state income tax. The General Assembly’s Finance Revenue and Bonding Committee will hold a public hearing tomorrow to consider several proposed bills on the topic including Senate Bill 6 An Act Exempting Social Security Income from the Personal Income Tax and House Bill 5587 An Act Concerning a Tax Exemption for Seniors’ Social Security Benefits. “Exempting Social Security income from the state income tax could save Connecticut’s seniors up to $45 million a year,” said Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven). “Providing seniors with increased financial…