Month: December 2025

BRIDGEPORT MAN CAPTURED AT THE CANADIAN BORDER HOURS AFTER ATTEMPTING TO MURDER HIS EX-WIFE IN BRIDGEPORT

A 33-year-old city man was captured at the Canadian border on Wednesday after attempting to shoot and kill his ex-wife in the East End of Bridgeport less than 24 hours earlier. A prompt investigation by the Bridgeport Police Department determined that Joao Victor Borges De Queiroz was hiding in the trunk of his ex-wife's car when she left for work on Tuesday.  Borges De Queiroz then fired a shot at her after he pushed down the rear seat of the car.  The bullet went through the front windshield, narrowly missing his ex-wife, who is also 33 years old. Borges De Queiroz then choked the victim from behind as she drove for safety.  She was eventually able to disarm her ex-husband…

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Inside the Matias Christmas Light Show: Nearly 19,000 Lights, One Incredible Display

https://youtu.be/T0E8zXzWFaU What looks like a festive neighborhood attraction from the street is, behind the scenes, a carefully engineered light show powered by technology, creativity, and countless hours of work. The Matias Christmas Light Show on Jennings Avenue in Bridgeport features an impressive setup of six controllers networked together and connected to a central computer. Each controller manages sections of the display, allowing the entire show to be fully programmed and synchronized to music using specialized lighting software. Every individual light — known as a “pixel” — can be controlled by color, movement, and timing, down to a single bulb. One of the standout features of the display is the massive Mega Tree, which consists of 16 vertical strands with 100…

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Huge Accident At The Bridgeport Train Station

A Greater Bridgeport Transit bus struck a wall at the train station, and a total of 6 vehicles are involved, including the bus. The area is currently closed to all traffic. Unconfirmed radio reports said there were multiple injuries and that the area is closed for an accident investigation. It is not known if the trains will stop at the Bridgeport station. Let us know in the comments if anyone knows. This is breaking news, and the details can/will change. 2025-12-23@7:41pm #Bridgeport CT #MTA

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER ANTHONY ANTHONY TO LEAVE STATE SERVICE

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Anthony Anthony, who has served as Connecticut’s chief marketing officer since March 2023, will depart state service effective February 6, 2026, to pursue a new professional opportunity. Under Anthony, statewide brand perception shifted dramatically – from “boring, small, expensive” in 2021, to a modern identity anchored in cultural identity, history, and an unexpected rallying cry: pizza. Anthony spearheaded the strategic rebrand of the state launched in October 2023, better positioning Connecticut within national economic conversations while supporting recent population growth, business recruitment, and visitor spending. By aligning tourism, business recruitment, resident pride, and innovation messaging, the state saw massive growth in public engagement and global visibility. Since 2022, Connecticut’s earned media…

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Structure Fire

Firefighters were called to a structure fire in the 1100 block of Pembroke Street. Firefighters found heavy fire on the third floor. Firefighters immediately began searching for anyone in the large building; everyone made it out safely, and there were no reported injuries. The Red Cross was called to take care of the displaced residents, and the fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. Firefighters continued chasing hot spots in the attic until 5:30pm. Thank you, Madeline, for sharing your video with our viewers! 2025-12-20@3:20pm-- #Bridgeport CT #ctfire

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Make Music Fairfield to Host Winter Solstice Stroll Through Downtown

FAIRFIELD, CT — Make Music Fairfield announced it will host the winter edition of its community music event, The Solstice Stroll, on Sunday, December 21, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., celebrating the winter solstice with song. The event will feature a musical promenade through the heart of Fairfield’s Cultural District, beginning at the Fairfield Theatre Company’s StageOne Box Office. Participants will stop at the Sacred Heart University Community Theatre and the Main Library before concluding at the Sherman Green Gazebo, where holiday-themed music will be performed throughout the walk. Organizers say the event is free and open to all, similar to Make Music Fairfield’s larger summer solstice festival. Musicians and singers of all skill levels are invited to participate,…

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