St. Mary-St. Michael School Art Enrichment Program Receives Grant
St. Mary-St. Michael Elementary/Middle School received a $1,000 grant from the Jamie A. Hulley Arts Foundation. The grant was awarded to enhance the schools after school Art Enrichment Program. Stephen DiRienzo , vice president of the Valley Arts Council and art teacher at St. Mary St. Michael, said the school is using the grant money to have community artists visit the school to teach students various art techniques. “We do these after school programs throughout the year; this particular session has visiting artists. Usually it’s myself working with the kids with various media and various techniques, but now we’ve invited three community artists because I wanted unique media & styles for them to be exposed to,” DiRienzo said. One of…
Bridgeport News: Motorcycle-Car Crash
2:02am--#Bridgeport CT-- A reported crash between a motorcycle and car at Mill Hill and Barnum Avenue. This news report is made possible by: http://www.zeislaw.com/attorneys/james-r-miron/
Bridgeport News: Baby Found Dead In Crib
6:45am- Friday, 4/7--A Sylvan Avenue family is grieving after awaking to finding their 14 month old baby dead. Bridgeport Police Chief AJ Perez says it does not appear to be from SID's (Sudden Infant Death). The chief said that at some time over the night the baby may have attempted to vomited or may have choked on the vomit and passed away. Perez also said there were traces of hot dogs but he doesn't know if that had anything to do with it, that is the role of the chief medical examiner to determine. It is a sad, sad day he said.
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
1:11am--#Bridgeport CT--Shots fired on Stratford Avenue near 4th Street. So far no one or anything reported to be hit. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Obscene Workout
8:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- Women working at Planet Fitness at 111 Black Rock Turnpike have called police to report a man in the parking lot is looking in the windows and making obscene gestures as they work out. This news report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash At The Fairfield Rest Area
7:44pm--#Fairfield CT--If traveling on I-95 southbound don't count on getting gas at the rest area as a car has roll on it's side after an accident. The pumps have been turned off as a precaution. #cttraffic
Bridgeport News: Rollover Accident
6:30pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- The driver of this car didn't have a prayer when he hit the parked pick truck in front of St. Patrick's Church on North Avenue. The driver was injured and transported to the hospital. Southbound traffic is being diverted at this time.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
3:44pm #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic-- A pedestrian was struck at the intersection of East Main Street and Stillman Street in Bridgeport. First responders are on their way. This news report is brought to you, by you! If you like what we do, please consider donating at www.patreon.com/doingitlocal . We love doing what we do, but we need your help to be able to keep doing it full time!
Bridgeport News: Car Hits Fish And Chips
1:11pm---#Bridgeport CT-- A car has hit the Manport Fish and Chips at 1010 North Avenue. The driver was shaken up but no word on what caused the crash. The building inspector has been called to inspect the damage and see if they can reopen, which can be costly for them since it is a Friday during lent and most Catholics are directed not eat meat during lent.