Bridgeport News: Child Birth At Dollar Store
4:45pm--#Bridgeport CT-- EMS dispatched for a woman going into labor at Family Dollar at1175 State Street. I wonder what aisle this can be found in? This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Central HS Student Stabbed
3:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A Central High School student stabbed during a street fight on Beers Street just arrived at St. Vincent's Hospital by private vehicle. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Ganim & Others Explore State Paying Off Hartford’s Debt
New Haven – Mayor Toni N. Harp and Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim Friday released the following joint statement in response to the state’s agreement to pay off some $550 million of Hartford’s accumulated debt: “While we evaluate the state’s new, half-billion-dollar bailout of Hartford, and recognize it as an acknowledgment of the responsibility the state has to assist it's structurally, and perpetually distressed cities, we question whether it represents an equitable practice. Connecticut absolutely must have a consistent, comprehensive urban policy to lift all cities constrained by current tax laws, now compounded by tens of millions of dollars in state budget cuts. It seems the state continues to shortchange New Haven and Bridgeport – its two largest cities, with comparatively…
Route 8/25 Crash
2:45pm--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic--Traffic was slow going after the is two-car crash on Route 8/25 southbound near the I-95 on-ramps. There was no word on any injuries. Special thanks to Amy Pacheco for sending in this video.
Bridgeport News: School Bus Crash
3:13pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The driver of a car fled the scene after an accident with a bus at Beardsley Park Terrace and East Main Street. Police spokesperson Av Harris said none of the children on the bus were injured. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Take the Stairs Steps Challenge
Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport Department of Health and Social Services completed a 9-week “Take the Stairs” Steps Challenge, from November 13, 2017 to January 13, 2018, to encourage residents to incorporate more physical activity in their daily lives. One hundred and sixteen people registered to join the Challenge, together participants took 9,874,860 steps! The Steps Challenge participants selected step goals that ranged from a low activity level to highly active. The majority of participants reported that they met or exceeded their step goals each week. Participants were motivated with incentives in the form of gift cards to neighboring restaurants and tickets to local attractions. Some participants gave testimony of losing weight and lifestyle changes to a healthier diet. City employees also reported…
Bridgeport News: Bullet Holes Found After Shots Fired
2:28pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A tenant at 119Smith Street called the landlord after hearing gunshots. The landlord has found bullet holes in the 2nd-floor hallway. Police are investigating. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Homeowner Interrupts Break-In
9:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A homeowner interrupted an attempted break-in on Prince Street. The suspect attempted to push in an air conditioner through the window. The homeowner then chased the suspect down the street. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Worker Stuck In CT Post Machine
5:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were dispatched to Post Publishing at 600 State Street for a man stuck in a rolling machine according to radio reports. This is where the CT Post is printed. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Water Main Break
10:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a water main break at Harral and Center/Highland Avenue area. The area is being blocked off by police. Expect brown water for a while. This news report is made possible by: