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Housatonic Community College $17.8 Million Grant

Feb 5, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

The Housatonic Community College (HCC) has been awarded a share of a $17.8 million grant, which will use to create Regional Advanced Manufacturing Center for Southwestern Connecticut at the college. The center will expand the college's manufacturing education capability to give students the 21st century knowledge and skills needed by today's manufacturers. It will feature a manufacturing lab, an engineering/design studio, and a welding lab to be used to support the college's credit and non-credit manufacturing courses.

Connecticut Against Violence

Feb 4, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Friday night was the first meeting of a series for Connecticut Against Violence and youths across the city of Bridgeport. Founded by Lt. David Daniels and DJ Kingsley Osei, Connecticut Against Violence will use hip-hop music combined with many and their message to inspire youths against violence.

Pedestrian Struck– Sun in Driver’s Eyes May Be Factor

Feb 3, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Shortly after 4pm a pedestrian was struck by a van at the intersection of Maplewood and Park Avenue in Bridgeport. Witnesses told us that the pedestrian lost consciousness briefly. They also told us the bright sun may have been blinded the driver of the van. Police are investigating.

Bridgeport Kicks Off Black History Month

Feb 3, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_6324" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Bridgeport Launches Black History Month"][/caption] City Hall Annex was the kick off for Black History Month for the City of Bridgeport. Deborah Caviness kicked off the event and Natalie Pryce was master ceremonies. Mayor Bill Finch brought his insight and introduced the hit of the event Muhammad Drammeh, 12, is an eighth grade honor student who recited President Barack Obama’s historic inaugural speech from memory. Chef Pierre of the Metric Restaurant and Grill on Cannon Street was the big hit with a history and sampling of soul food. The food was so good it will be a future restaurant review for DoingItLocal.com!

Taco Loco Super Bowl Special IS Super!

Feb 2, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_6317" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="We found the Super Bowl Package To Feed More Than 8 People!"][/caption] Last week Taco Loco Tweeted a Super Bowl Special I had to try. The special claims to feed 8 people, I found this claim to be false. I had six people to help polish this off, we weren't even close. The leftovers fed all six of us again the next day and we still had food left over.! The price is $49.95, if you take the original claim it feeds 8 that's only $6.24 a person! We are talking a meal for the Super Bowl not snacks! The variety will have something for everyone, my father in law and son loved the buffalo wings…

Fairfield PD Nab 3 Redding Road Break In

Feb 1, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_6312" align="alignleft" width="187" caption="Break in on Redding Road"][/caption] Fairfield Patrol Officers responded to a burglary in progress at 1301 Redding Road. The homeowner/ victim witnessed a suspect attempting to break a rear window and gain entry into her home. She called “911” describing the suspect as a white male, approximately twenty two years of age, with a thin build fleeing on foot through the front yard. He continued southbound on Redding Road to an awaiting small silver vehicle, parked approximately 100 yards away. Patrol Officers set up a perimeter of the surrounding streets and quickly located a motor vehicle traveling southbound on Bronson Road matching the description. Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop without incident and detained three subjects.…

Snooki Has Meatball err Bun In The Oven

Feb 1, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

The 24-year-old is reportedly pregnant with her first child by her boyfriend of one year Jionni LaValle, according to Star magazine. 'She is pregnant and has only told her closest friends and some family,' an insider told the publication. 'She’s been telling people that she has a big announcement coming,' the source added. Read full story....

Happenings NOW 2-1 thru 2–4-2012

Jan 31, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ ‎1:12am--#New Haven--Multiple reports of a police chase ending after suspect car crashes into a house on Winchester Street and that the resident of the home is trapped under the car. All hands working. Updates as we get them. UPDATE--Homeowner freed around 2:45am. 11:41pm--#West Haven--Armed robbery- person was shot at Campbell and Spring Street. Police are looking for a male blue coat black mask. 12:12am--#Bridgeport--Car rear ended at Orange and Central Ave. striking vehicle flees. Fire department reporting four injured, EMTs on the way. UPDATE--4 to the hospital. 11:36pm--#Bridgeport--Report of several shots fired near River Street/ North Washington Ave. Police on the way. 10:20pm--#Bridgeport--#cttraffic I-95 southbound exit 27 exit ramp State Police pursuit ends in a…

Open Mic Night At Two Boots

Jan 31, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Wednesday night is Open Mic Night at Two Boots! Music, poetry, comedy, readings, all talents are all encouraged attend! Sign up starts at 7pm and performances start at 8pm and runs until 11pm. Two Boots is located at 281 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport, their website it http://www.twobootsbridgeport.com/

Kids Injured In Bridgeport School Bus Accident

Jan 30, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Just before 3:30pm Monday afternoon a school bus traveling down Chopsey Hill Road near the intersection of Trumbull Avenue when a car reportedly swerved into the buses lane of travel. The bus swerved to miss the car but hit a utility pole. About 6-10 children were injured when they hit their heads either on the bus seat in front of them or on the windows. The children were checked as a precaution. No one was seriously injured. The uninjured children were transferred on to another bus and continued home.

Housatonic Community College $17.8 Million Grant

Connecticut Against Violence

Pedestrian Struck– Sun in Driver’s Eyes May Be Factor

Bridgeport Kicks Off Black History Month

Taco Loco Super Bowl Special IS Super!

Fairfield PD Nab 3 Redding Road Break In

Snooki Has Meatball err Bun In The Oven

Happenings NOW 2-1 thru 2–4-2012

Open Mic Night At Two Boots

Kids Injured In Bridgeport School Bus Accident

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