Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Pursuit

6:35pm--UPDATE: Driver in custody.  The passenger that bailed on Caroline Street is still at large. UPDATE: Foot pursuit on Stuben Street.  Police lost sight of him.  K-9 called to the scene. 6:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There is a police pursuit on the East Side, passenger bailed on Caroline Street, driver continuing Barnum at Brooks.  He has been driving in a large circle on the east side.     This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot At PT Barnum

11:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was shot at PT Barnum Housing near building 16.  Radio reports said a dark-colored SUV was seen fleeing the scene after the shooting.  There have been no updates at this early hour of the person's condition.  Initially, it was reported he was shot in the back, family on social media said he was shot in the leg.  He was conscious and alert as he was transported to the hospital.  

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Bridgeport News: Road Closure

Bridgeport, CT –The City of Bridgeport today is alerting residents of the building maintenance and road closure that will temporarily close John Street from Friday, December 15th to Monday, December 18thapproximately 9:00 a.m. The purpose of this project is to replace the HVAC Units on the roof of the Margaret E. Morton Government Center. Due to building construction,  John Street will be closed between Lafayette and Broad Street. A detour route will be made available to offset the closure.   Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions.  Motorists are advised to stay alert and maintain a safe speed when driving in this vicinity. The City of Bridgeport will make every effort…

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Fairfield Dentist Gives Equipment To Enhance Dental Care for Tisdale Students

#Bridgeport CT-- Last week Dr. Dennis Ragoza along with State Senator Tony Hwang and members from the University of Bridgeport's (UB) Fones School of Dental Hygiene presented a panoramic x-ray machine valued over $23,000 to the Jettie S. Tisdale Middle School at 250 Hollister Avenue in Bridgeport.  Since 2007, (UB's) Fones School student-clinicians led by faculty have provided free dental hygiene care at the Tisdale School for more than 350 students per year.  The Panoramic x-ray unit provides a full X-ray of the jaw as opposed to individual films of teeth.  Senator Hwang said, "What is positive in Bridgeport impacts all of us in the surrounding towns".   Dr. Dennis Ragoza said “I was raised in Fairfield and always dreamed of returning home and starting…

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