Frisbee Toss Record Attempt in Bridgeport
A recent survey showed that in Bridgeport 70% of the adults and 40% of the children are overweight. The Health Department launched the Let's Move Campaign to combat this problem.
Google Maps Car in Bridgeport
I came across the Google Maps car on my way back from an assignment from Kennedy Stadium. Ironically where the car is on West Taft Street there is no street level view but it is parked in front of 562 West Taft near Norman Street. The Geo coordinates are: geo:lat=41.18847667814022 geo:lon=-73.21054637432098 There were others taking photos when I stopped, why not you? Keep an eye out for the car. Think of something crazy to do when it drives down your street! [caption id="attachment_3125" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Love the paint job!"][/caption]
Fairfield-Woman Arrested after Shoplifting and Police Pursuit
On 7/29/11 at 2:30 p.m., Diana L. Eldredge, 11/24/1968, white female, of 106 Harborview Avenue Bridgeport, CT was arrested for [caption id="attachment_3119" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Diana L. Eldredge, led police on a pursuit after allegedly shoplifting at Kohls in Fairfield."][/caption] Larceny 5th degree, Interfering with an Officer,Reckless Driving, Operating motor Vehicle Without a License, Engaging in Pursuit, No Insurance, and Theft of Plate, after she was observed by Kohl's Department Store Loss prevention, selecting multiple items of men’s wear, take them into the women’s fitting room and leave the fitting room without the items visible. Loss Prevention checked the fitting room and found that the items were not there. Eldredge passed all points of payment and exited the store. She was…
Obama takes debt battle to Twitter, loses more than 40,000 followers in one day
President Obama brought his debt battle to Twitter and he lost – more than 40,000 Twitter followers. Obama asked Americans Friday to call, email, and tweetCongressional leaders to “keep the pressure on” lawmakers in hopes of reaching a bipartisan deal to raise the nation’s $14.3 trillion debt limit ahead of an Aug. 2 deadline Read more.......
Best Photo from the Vibes Weekend
Where am I .... I am supposed to be at the VIBES am I there..... A mean practical joke by his "friends". Special thanks to our friends from 826 Paranormal who sent this to us!
Cash Cab Confidential: A Former Contestant Tells All
I was on the show, and I’d like to set the record straight. It’s not fake. It’s just kind of fake. The methods Discovery uses to screen contestants and get them in the right cab are deliberately misleading, but only to better the show. And it’s not like the actual game is fixed. Read more.......
Happenings NOW 7-29 thru 7-30 2011
[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 3:10am--#Bridgeport--Wake up Black Rock! Report of a kitchen fire at 2879 Fairfield Ave. on the second floor. This is near Brewster Street. 6:50pm--#Bridgeport #ctfire Fire department on scene of 115 Livingston Place, light smoke showing. Small fire in the doorway and they are going to work on it. UPDATE--Home owner is being uncooperative and being physically restrained. Police requested. 6:58--Fire is out, recall alarm of fire. Bridgeport--Take Back The Night Taken Back--This evening’s Take Back the Neighborhood Walk in Black Rock has been cancelled due to expected inclement weather. The walk will be rescheduled at a later date. 2:23pm--One in custody in Fairfield after a police pursuit by Fairfield PD through Bridgeport (State Street, Fairfield…
Job Placement for Veterans
The WorkPlace, Inc. as well as Senator Carlo Leone and State Representative Tony Hwang help place veterans into green jobs as well as previously incarcerated veterans in these tough economic times.
Explosion at US Power Plant in Astoria NY
[caption id="attachment_3034" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="No fire, one person taken in for observation after explosion at ConEd Plant."][/caption] ASTORIA, Queens (WABC) -- There was an explosion inside a building at the US Power Gen plant in Queens. The explosion happened at around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the power plant, which is located on 20th Avenue in Astoria. Witnesses say there was a plume of smoke, but no ensuing fire. Read more......
Warren Buffet: I Could End The Deficit In 5 Minutes
“I could end the deficit in 5 minutes. You just pass a law that says that anytime there is a deficit of more than 3% of GDP all sitting members of congress are ineligible for reelection.” Read more......