Bridgeport firefighters responded at 8:14 p.m. after a tenant improperly mixed household chemicals inside an apartment on Hope Street, creating a strong chemical odor and a light cloud, according to Assistant Fire Chief Ellis. The building was evacuated, and three civilians were being evaluated by EMS. State environmental officials were also called to the scene.
BRIDGEPORT, CT — Bridgeport Public Schools is seeking qualified and passionate educators to join its team for the upcoming school year and is inviting prospective teachers to attend weekly Open Teacher Interviews now through August 13. Interviews will be held every Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Bridgeport City Hall, Room 324, 45 Lyon Terrace. The district is recruiting for a variety of teaching positions, including both general education and special education opportunities, and encourages interested candidates to apply and reserve an interview time in advance. Bridgeport Public Schools is asking community members and organizations to help spread the word in an effort to connect with talented educators who are committed to making a lasting impact in the…
BRIDGEPORT, CT — The Bridgeport Public Library is inviting residents to take advantage of a variety of family-friendly programs taking place throughout July as part of its Summer Reading Program, "Plant a Seed, Read!" The program, which runs through August 28 at all library locations, encourages children, teens, and adults to sign up, track their reading, and earn rewards while participating in educational and creative activities across the city. Upcoming featured events include a screening of the musical film 1776 at the North Branch on Saturday, July 11 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.; a Design Your Own Flag! craft project at the Newfield Branch on Saturday, July 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for ages 5-18; The Tiny…
Police are investigating a residential burglary that occurred at the 300 block of Taft Avenue in Bridgeport. There are no additional updates at this time.
Firefighters were called to the 200 block of Sheridan Street in Bridgeport around 9:00pm on July 4th for a building fire. Deputy Chief Cody said companies arrived to find heavy fire in the rear of the building. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack, knocked down the main body of the fire, and remained on scene for extensive overhaul, chasing hot spots throughout the building to make sure the fire was completely out. Cody said the crews had already been busy and were working in warm conditions, but were being rehabbed on scene. One firefighter was evaluated for a heat-related illness, but the injury was not considered serious. A witness told DoingItLocal the fire may have been caused by a lightning…
Firefighters are on scene for a garage fire at the 1300 block of Nobel Avenue, with slight extension to the house.
The Downtown Bridgeport Farmers Market is returning for the 2026 season, bringing fresh produce, local food vendors, live music, artisan crafts, and community resources to McLevy Green every Thursday beginning July 9. Hosted by the Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District (DSSD), the market will be open every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. through October 29. The season kicks off on July 9 with a live cooking demonstration by Chef Raquel Rivera of A Pinch of Salt, live music from local performers, handcrafted products from local vendors, and interactive arts activities provided by cARTie, the Art Museum Bus. Throughout the season, visitors can enjoy weekly live music, periodic cooking demonstrations by Chef Raquel Rivera and Deja Smith of Khemi's…
The Bridgeport Police Department is urging riders and motorists to use extra caution after a series of serious motor scooter crashes, including one fatal crash, over the past two months. Police said several serious scooter crashes occurred throughout May and June, with the most recent happening on Sunday, June 28, at approximately 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Iranistan Avenue and Laurel Avenue, where a motor scooter and a passenger vehicle collided. Both operators suffered serious injuries. Other scooter crashes investigated this month occurred on June 4 at Laurel Avenue and Elmwood Avenue, June 21 at West Beach in Seaside Park, and June 27 at University Avenue and Broad Street. In May, a 61-year-old Bridgeport man was killed when his…
On June 29, 2026, at approximately 2:31 pm, Bridgeport Police received a ShotSpotter activation indicating eight rounds fired in the 450 block of Trumbull Avenue. The Bridgeport Police Fusion Center reviewed available video footage and identified a vehicle bearing Connecticut registration as a vehicle involved in the incident. Investigators confirmed that the vehicle had been reported stolen out of North Branford on June 23, 2026. Later that evening, at approximately 7:35 pm, members of the Bridgeport Police Task Force and a Bridgeport Police K9 officer observed the vehicle in the area of North Avenue and Lindley Street. Officers observed multiple occupants inside the vehicle. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the operator fled, leading police on a pursuit through…
Report of a crash between a motorcycle and an SUV on Chopsey Hill Road by Island Brook Ave. Ext. The motorcyclist flipped up onto the car, and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. There is no information on his condition at this time.
