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New Age-Progressed Image Released in Bianca Lebron Case

Mar 18, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/A2i4bcqwlQ0 Bridgeport officials on Wednesday released a new age-progressed image of Bianca Lebron, the young girl who vanished in 2001 while on her way to school near the former Elias Howe School. The updated image, created by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, is intended to show what Bianca may look like today and to generate new leads in a case that has remained unsolved for more than two decades. According to officials, Bianca was last seen waiting to go to school on the morning she disappeared. The National Center became involved the following day and has continued working alongside investigators to keep her case in the public spotlight. Authorities said age progression is a critical tool used…

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Mayor Ganim and Mayor Chess Issue Joint Testimony in Support of H.B. 5500; Seek to Refund Tax Interest Payments to Success Village

Mar 15, 2026 Alex

Bridgeport & Stratford, CT – Today, Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim and Stratford Mayor David Chess issued a unified call for state legislative action to provide financial relief to the more than 920 families residing at the Success Village housing cooperative. In joint written testimony submitted to the Connecticut General Assembly’s Planning and Development Committee, the two Mayors voiced their strong support for House Bill 5500: An Act Concerning a Waiver of Interest on Certain Delinquent Municipal Property Taxes. The bill seeks to refund tax interest and penalties accrued since July 1, 2022—costs incurred not by the residents themselves, but by documented financial mismanagement that left the cooperative in a state of crisis. "The residents of Success Village are the victims of this mismanagement, not…

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Carjacking!

Mar 14, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Police are investigating a carjacking that took place on Wordin Avenue in Bridgeport. According to unconfirmed radio reports, a white Chevrolet Impala was taken at gunpoint by two black males. The suspects are believed to have fled the area and may have entered I-95. The investigation is ongoing. 2026-03-14 @ 11:09pm--#BridgeportCT

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Pedestrian Struck

Mar 14, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

At approximately 7:30 PM the Bridgeport Police responded to the intersection of Capitol Avenue and Parrott Avenue for a motor vehicle versus pedestrian crash. When officers arrived, the pedestrian was breathing but unresponsive. The victim was transported to a local hospital for evaluation, and their condition is unknown at this time. The driver remained at the scene and the Bridgeport Police Department is investigating.

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Mayor Ganim Announces Additional $10 Million to the Bridgeport Public Schools in the Next 2 Years

Mar 14, 2026 Alex

Ganim Joins Call for ECS Reform Bridgeport, CT – Today, Mayor Joseph Ganim announced a major component of his upcoming budget proposal, a plan to increase the City’s annual contribution to the Bridgeport Public Schools by $10 million over the next two fiscal years. In an op-ed submitted to the Connecticut Post, Mayor Ganim also called on the state to raise the foundation amount of Connecticut’s Education Cost Sharing (ECS) formula to adjust with inflation. The state has not increased that base level of funding per child since 2013. “For far too long, Connecticut’s school funding system has failed cities like Bridgeport and the 19,000 students we serve,” stated Mayor Ganim. “Our children are just as talented and deserving as any in…

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Pedestrian Struck

Mar 11, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a pedestrian being struck in the 500 block of North Avenue near Lindley Street. There are no further details. 2026-03-11 @3:49pm-- #Bridgeport CT

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Shots Fired

Mar 10, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Police are looking for a gray sedan responsible for shots fired in the Hollister- Stratford Avenue area, according to unconfirmed state police radio reports. 2026-03-10@9:11pm-- #Bridgeport CT

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Stabbing

Mar 9, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police are investigating a stabbing on John Street. No additional details have been released at this time regarding the victim’s condition or if any arrests have been made. 2026-03-09@5:41pm

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Bus Crash

Mar 9, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a crash involving a city bus at Main Street and Wentworth Street in Bridgeport. At this time there is no update about injuries.

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THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT AND MAYOR GANIM LAUNCH NEW ANTI-BLIGHT ORDINANCES

Mar 8, 2026 Alex

Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport and Mayor Ganim have announced updates to the City’s Anti-Blight Ordinances. Adjusted by the City Council, these updates enhance the city’s ability to strengthen enforcement and improve the process for addressing blighted properties throughout the city. The updated ordinances are designed to ensure a more effective system while creating a prompt and efficient process for property owners who wish to appeal blight citations. The changes are part of the City’s continued efforts to maintain safe, clean and well-maintained neighborhoods across Bridgeport. Key Updates Include: Reduced Cleanup Timeline: Property owners now have 10 days to address blight violations after receiving notice New Fee Schedule $150 per day for occupied properties $250 per day for vacant properties…

New Age-Progressed Image Released in Bianca Lebron Case

Mayor Ganim and Mayor Chess Issue Joint Testimony in Support of H.B. 5500; Seek to Refund Tax Interest Payments to Success Village

Carjacking!

Pedestrian Struck

Mayor Ganim Announces Additional $10 Million to the Bridgeport Public Schools in the Next 2 Years

Pedestrian Struck

Shots Fired

Stabbing

Bus Crash

THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT AND MAYOR GANIM LAUNCH NEW ANTI-BLIGHT ORDINANCES

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