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Bridgeport News: Thermometers To Be Distributed

Jul 15, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WHO: Mayor Ganim, Health Director Morrissey, Superintendent Testani, City Council members, Wilbur Cross School staff, parents and students of Bridgeport Public Schools WHAT: Mayor Ganim to join Health Director Morrissey and Superintendent Testani to distribute 4,000 Kinsa Smart thermometers to parents of BPS students during Summer Food Service Grab & Go meals at Wilbur Cross Elementary School. Parents and family members will also be provided with instruction on how to properly use the thermometer, normal temperature reading and when to contact their physician or community health center in an effort to encourage families to monitor their health and safeguard against the spread of COVID-19 among families and the community. WHEN: Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 11:45am WHERE: Wilbur Cross Elementary…

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Bridgeport News: Overnight Fire Tragedy Averted

Jul 14, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-07-14@3:44am-- Firefighters' quick response time coupled with their simultaneous coordinated efforts prevented at a multi-family house fire at 204 Wheeler Avenue. Car fire in the underground parking underneath the structure was fully engulfed. Firefighters quickly got everyone out of the building while others battled the blaze with the water on the truck and others hooked to the hydrants. My travel time to the scene was six minutes the scene and firefighters had the bulk of the fire out. Within the hour firefighters made sure the fire did not extend to the apartments, metered the building and the residents were able to return to their apartments.

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Tonight’s Vehicle Fire

Jul 14, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-07-14@3:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire was in the 100 block of the street formerly know as Prince Street. The car was fully engulfed, fire marshal called to the scene to investigate the cause. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_83789" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/[/caption]

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Bridgeport News: 2 Parents Unresponsive

Jul 13, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-07-13@5:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A child in the 500 block of Norman Street called police to report that both his parents are unresponsive. A second ambulance was dispatched. [caption id="attachment_83697" align="aligncenter" width="1712"] Visit our sponsor AFC Urgent at: https://www.afcurgentcarebridgeport.com/[/caption]

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Bridgeport News: Garage Fire

Jul 13, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-07-13@4:42pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire--Firefighters quickly extinguish a garage fire on Madison Terrace. There were no reported injuries, the fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.

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WorkPlace Grant

Jul 13, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced The WorkPlace will receive a nearly $2 million Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The WorkPlace is a workforce development organization that has been serving Southwest Connecticut for over 36 years. “Education is the path forward for individuals and America to build a strong future in the 21st Century,” said Congressman Himes. “The WorkPlace’s efforts to train young adults in Southwest Connecticut for careers in manufacturing is crucial. If we want Connecticut to remain competitive, we need vocational programs run by organizations like The WorkPlace.” “The WorkPlace is excited for this opportunity to work with a broad spectrum of community partners to create programming that will help young adults enter manufacturing careers,” said Joe Carbone,…

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Bridgeport News: Two Crashes

Jul 12, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-07-12@1:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Two unrelated crashes in two different parts of town. The first one on Lenox Avenue and the second one on Main Street near Minturn Place. Both scenes have injuries reported. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_82873" align="aligncenter" width="1125"] Visit Perez Tires Website:https://www.pereztirecenter.com/[/caption]

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Bridgeport News: Another Person Shot

Jul 12, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-07-12@12:13am-- A person showed up to St. Vincent's Hospital by private vehicle shot in the head. Unknown where the shooting took place nor the person's condition. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_83786" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/[/caption]

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

Jul 11, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: Suspect was shot in the groin. The shooting took place at Hallett and Arctic. Anyone with info asked to contact BPD Tips Line 203-576-TIPS 2020-07-11@9:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police are reporting that a gunshot victim arrived at Bridgeport Hospital. There are no further information on the extent of injuries or where the shooting took place. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: 1 Injured In Hit and Run Crash

Jul 11, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-07-11@1:47am--#Bridgeport CT-- One person was injured in a hit and run on Fairfield Avenue near Iranistan Avenue.

Bridgeport News: Thermometers To Be Distributed

Bridgeport News: Overnight Fire Tragedy Averted

Tonight’s Vehicle Fire

Bridgeport News: 2 Parents Unresponsive

Bridgeport News: Garage Fire

WorkPlace Grant

Bridgeport News: Two Crashes

Bridgeport News: Another Person Shot

Bridgeport News: Person Shot

Bridgeport News: 1 Injured In Hit and Run Crash

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