Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Love Your City! Challenge

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut – Groundwork Bridgeport, a nonprofit organization that promotes environmental, economic, and social well-being in Connecticut’s largest city, today announced the launch of their first-ever “Love Your City!” Challenge.   Groundwork Bridgeport is calling on high school students from Bridgeport to come up with a beautification project they would like to implement to help breathe new life into one of the city’s parks located in the East Side Neighborhood. Thanks to support from a Social Venture Partners Pitch Fest that Groundwork Bridgeport won in October 2016, the winning team will receive $500 from Groundwork Bridgeport to make their project a reality.   “We don’t see this challenge as just a competition, but rather a fun and engaging way for students…

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Bridgeport News: Cars Damaged

7:30pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police were called for kids jumping in and out of traffic at Alice and Madison Avenue.  Police discover a number of parked cards vandalized.  One teen is in custody.   If you live in the area and park on the street you may want to check your car.   Just $1 a week subscription will allow us to keep bringing you timely reports like this.  Please subscribe at:https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal  

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Trumbull Pursuit Into Bridgeport

3:43pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--#Trumbull Connecticut-- Trumbull Police were in a 40mph pursuit into Bridgeport where the suspect vehicle crash at Summit and Lindley Street.  A short foot pursuit ensued but the Trumbull Officer had the suspect in custody at gunpoint behind 1122 Lindley Street.  The suspect was wanted for an alleged larceny.  Great photos sent in by a viewer who wanted to remain anonymous.    

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