Bridgeport

Annual Ghost Tours: Explore Mysterious Bridgeport!

Join The Barnum Museum for a fascinating—and slightly macabre—Wicked Walk lantern stroll of historic downtown Bridgeport, Connecticut, led by author-historian-lecturer Michael Bielawa. October provides the perfect time to visit scenes of suspected hauntings, Victorian-era murders, and unexplained phenomena. Remarkably, these mysteries and mysterious sites are centrally located and within easy walking distance. Join Mr. Bielawa for a one-hour tour, as he sheds light on some of New England’s strangest and eeriest tales! The evening tours will be offered on three dates: Thursday, October 24, Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 7:00pm. Tickets should be purchased at least a day in advance; group size is limited, so early reservations are suggested. Tickets are $10 per person for Barnum Museum members, and $20 for…

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Bridgeport News: Fire On Barnum Avenue

2019-10-10@8:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--#ctfire--Firefighters were called to 43o Barnum Avenue for a structure fire.  When firefighters arrived they found smoke coming from the roof.  Deputy Chief Edwards said the fire originated in the basement near the electrical panel.  United Illuminating was called to the scene to secure the power to the building.  The found a fire in the back right side of the building where the power comes in.  Everybody made it safely out of the building.  At last count they said approximately 20 people need temporary  housing overnight.  There were no reported injuries.

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Bridgeport News: Stabbing

2019-10-09@11:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A stabbing victim walked into St. Vincent's Hospital.  The victim said it happened at Barnum and East Avenue.  The victim drove himself to the hospital.  Police have not located a crime scene.  Detectives on the way to investigate.  No mention where he was wounded or the seriousness of his injuries.   This news report is made possible by:  

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