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Travel Channel MYSTERIES AT THE MUSEUM

The Barnum Museum welcomes Travel Channel MYSTERIES AT THE MUSEUM on March 1st  Tune in to Thursday night’s episode of @Travelchannel – MYSTERIES AT THE MUSEUM #MATM at 6:00PM ET//PT Barnum Museum Executive Director, Kathleen Maher is featured on Travel Channel’s MYSTERIES AT THE MUSEUM episode – “Jefferson’s Wine, First High Flyer and Stefania’s Thirteen” – Airing Thursday, March 1st at 6:00 p.m. ET/PT Join Maher as she chronicles the remarkable story of Miss Major Pauline Cushman, “actress-turned-spy” for the Union Army during the height of the American Civil War.  Don’t miss this fascinating episode that reveals the bravery of this extraordinary hero and her willingness to die for the country she loved.  After her rescue, P.T. Barnum hired Cushman to tell her tale of mystery and intrigue to thousands of visitors at…

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Bridgeport News: Woman Attempts To Escape Moving Car

10:42pm--#Bridgeport News: Police on patrol noticed a woman in a car trying to escape from the passenger door of a moving car on I-95.  The police followed the car (no lights or sirens) off exit 26 after calling state police of the incident.  The car fled towards Captain's Cove parking lot where they found the woman laying on the ground.  The driver was found a short time later.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport’s Margaret E. Morton Honored

#Hartford CT-- In celebration of Black History Month, African American women legislators in the Connecticut General Assembly  nominated Bridgeport's own  Margaret E. Morton, the first African American woman to sit in the state legislature, to the CT Women’s Hall of Fame. During the press conference, legislators and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman also highlighted the contributions of African American women in Connecticut and emphasize the need for more women of color in government.  Bridgeport's City Hall Annex at 999 Broad Street is named in honor of her.   Margaret E. Morton, the first African-American woman to sit in the state legislature, to the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. Joined by Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman and New Haven Mayor Toni N. Harp, they also emphasized the need for…

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Bridgeport News: Student Calls In Fire In The South End

12:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- For tenth grader Rafael Rodriguez it was another day walking home from Bassick High School.  But today it was different as he neared Cottage Street and smelled smoke.  He discovered smoke coming out of the 3rd floor and immediately called 911.  As a result, the firefighters were quickly on the scene and was able to keep the smoky fire contained to the third floor.  Firefighters conducted two searches and found no one in the building.  There were no reported injuries.  The photo was contributed by Rafael taken just moments after calling in the fire.   How about some likes for local hero Rafael Rodgriguez?  Way to go!  

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