Route 8/25 Rollover
First responders are on the scene with a single car rollover on Route 8/25 northbound on the exit 2B (ole exit 5) exit ramp. No word on injuries. 2025-06-23@5:51pm--#Bridgeport CT --#cttraffic
CALLING ALL BRIDGEPORT RESIDENTS TO ATTEND AND SPEAK UP TO PROTECT ALL OUR NEIGHBORS FROM NEW HOUSING WITHOUT PARKING
Meeting:Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:00 PMCity Hall – 45 Lyon Terrace, BPT Our Planning and Zoning Commission will be deciding Bridgeport’s Parking Regulations. We need to fight for these issues: Stop housing developer give-aways by requiring them to provide parking for new housing in our neighborhood Protect our quality of life and public safety by requiring off-street parking for new housing Reduce density, congestion, and road repairs on our neighborhood streets by requiring off-street parking for new housing Any Questions? Call City Councilwoman Michelle Lyons (134th District – North End)📞 203-414-7926✉️ Michelle.Lyons@bridgeportct.gov Or Call City Councilwoman Maria Valle (137th District – East Side)📞 475-225-6164✉️ Maria.Valle@bridgeportct.gov
Cooling Centers Open Across Stratford, Bridgeport, and Westport as Extreme Heat Continues Through June 25
Due to a forecasted heat wave with heat index values expected between 100 and 105 degrees, the towns of Stratford, Bridgeport, and Westport have activated their Cooling Center Protocols, effective immediately through 8:00 PM on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Residents, especially seniors, children, those with pre-existing health conditions, and anyone vulnerable to heat-related illnesses are urged to stay cool, hydrated, and indoors. All three municipalities are offering designated cooling centers with varying hours to provide relief from the dangerous temperatures. Governor Ned Lamont also issued statewide guidance, reminding residents that cooling centers can be located by dialing 2-1-1 and emphasizing precautions such as hydration, limited outdoor exposure, and checking on vulnerable individuals. Stratford Cooling Center Locations: Baldwin Center – 1000…
Third Structure Fire on the Day
https://youtu.be/qsfm3PNhANk Firefighters showed up to the 400 block of Wells Street in Bridgeport, where they discovered a second story wall fire. They have knocked down the fire at this time.
Crash With Injuries
A number of people, including children, were injured in a crash that required extrication at Warren Street & South Avenue. 2025-06-20@6:07pm--#Bridgeport CT
Reported Sinking Boat Part of Training Exercise
First responders responded to a small white boat that was seemingly in distress in the Long Island Sound near St. Mary's By The Sea, where it turned out to simply be a training exercise. There is no hazard at this time.
Rollover Crash!
https://youtu.be/4-i5gmRW6Lg Report of a rollover crash near the intersection of Capitol Ave and Main Street in Bridgeport. There is no further information at this time.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire is on I-95 northbound near exit 28 in the right lane. 2025-06-18@4:20pm--#Bridgeport CT
Pawn Shop Raid
Acting on a viewer tip, we discovered that the MX Pawn Shop at 1728 Barnum Avenue. The viewer said police were seen loading records in a rental truck. There are no other details at this time. If you value truly local, independent reporting, support us on Facebook or Patreon today! patreon.com/doingitlocal 2025-06-17@11:22am--#Bridgeport CT
Overnight Crash!
https://youtu.be/Elh82at5EmI Report of a car accident that occurred in front of Webster Bank on Main Street in Bridgeport.