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

Dec 24, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

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

Dec 23, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

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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Pedestrian Struck!

Dec 23, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a pedestrian struck at the intersection of Fairfield Ave and Albion Street in Bridgeport.

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Structure Fire

Dec 20, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

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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Third Floor Fire

Dec 19, 2025 Alex

Report of a fire on the third floor of a building in the 1000 block of EAST Main Street in Bridgeport. Firefighters are on scene reporting that the fire is out at this time. EDIT: It was East Main Street, not Main Street.

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Bridgeport, Alliance Distribute 2,000 Blessing Boxes to Families Using SNAP and EBT

Dec 19, 2025 Alex

BRIDGEPORT, CT — The City of Bridgeport, in partnership with the Alliance for Community Empowerment, hosted a Blessing Boxes distribution event on Wednesday, December 17, providing food and household essentials to residents during the holiday season. The event took place from noon to 3 p.m. at 1151 Park Avenue and served individuals and families who receive SNAP or EBT benefits. Using a drive-through and walk-up format, volunteers distributed 2,000 Blessing Boxes designed to provide meals and essential items while ensuring easy and efficient access for residents. Mayor Joe Ganim thanked the many volunteers and partners involved, including Alliance, M&T Bank, and other community supporters. He said the event reflected the spirit of the season and demonstrated how collaboration can positively…

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Construction Causes Mass Pole Issues Down Gregory Street

Dec 19, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/Ar9XeT4nGsA At approximately 10:30am, a company was conducting a demolition in the Gregory Street and Myrtle Avenue area. Parts of the building took down power lines along with a UI pole. UI has been notified, and their estimated time of arrival is within 30-45 minutes. The building did not collapse due to the storm and there are no reported injuries.

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Two Men Critically Injured in Bridgeport Crash Involving Parked Tractor-Trailer

Dec 18, 2025 Alex

On December 16, 2025, at approximately 3:39 p.m., Bridgeport Police officers responded to a serious motor vehicle collision at the intersection of North Washington Avenue and Housatonic Avenue. Upon arrival, officers observed emergency medical personnel from American Medical Response transporting a male passenger to St. Vincent’s Medical Center and a male driver to Bridgeport Hospital. The scene was secured, and the Bridgeport Police Reconstruction Team was requested and responded to the location. A preliminary investigation determined that a silver four-door sedan, operated by a 32-year-old Bridgeport resident and occupied by a 31-year-old Bridgeport resident passenger, was traveling westbound on North Washington Avenue when it collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer parked in the westbound lane. The tractor-trailer was occupied…

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Pedestrian Struck

Dec 16, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian at Iranistan and State Street. The victim was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. 2025-12-16@5:48pm-- #Bridgeport CT

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Crash With Extrication

Dec 16, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters had to remove the roof from a car that flipped on Brooklawn Avenue near Lawrence Street. First responders from Fairfield and Bridgeport aided in the rescue. The man was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. 2025-12-16@5:09pm-- #Bridgeport CT #Fairfield CT

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

Huge Accident At The Bridgeport Train Station

Pedestrian Struck!

Structure Fire

Third Floor Fire

Bridgeport, Alliance Distribute 2,000 Blessing Boxes to Families Using SNAP and EBT

Construction Causes Mass Pole Issues Down Gregory Street

Two Men Critically Injured in Bridgeport Crash Involving Parked Tractor-Trailer

Pedestrian Struck

Crash With Extrication

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