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Bridgeport Public Schools Celebrates 53 AP Scholars at Central High School Ceremony

Oct 22, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Central High School celebrated the exceptional accomplishments of its students during the 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars Awards Ceremony. The event recognized students who excelled in some of the nation’s most rigorous college level high school courses, demonstrating determination, discipline, and a strong commitment to academic excellence. Students earned distinctions across a wide range of challenging AP subjects, including AP African American Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Calculus, English Language and Literature, Physics, Psychology, U.S. History, and World History. These courses demand intensive study, critical thinking, and mastery of complex material, skills that prepare students for success in higher education and beyond. “Today, we were able to celebrate and recognize academic excellence at Central,” said Principal Eric Graf. “We…

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Bridgeport Breaks Ground on New Marriott Hotel

Oct 22, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/b38wo8Z2oLc BRIDGEPORT — A new Marriott Hotel is set to rise along Bridgeport’s waterfront, marking another major step forward in the city’s ongoing economic revitalization. Mayor Joe Ganim praised the project at the groundbreaking ceremony, calling it “a fitting addition — only the best for Bridgeport.” He spoke about how the city’s transformation has accelerated in recent years, citing “urban revitalization, job creation, environmental improvement, and new housing,” all now joined by a state-of-the-art 140-room Marriott. “This neighborhood means everything to people like me,” Councilwoman Aidee Nieves said. “I was born and raised right here on this corner, right down the street. For lifelong East End residents like Maria, Via, and Frank, this is a dream come true — a…

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Child Struck By Car

Oct 19, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/AKkkhqcgq2s Report of a child struck by a car at the intersection of Madison Ave and Salem Street in Bridgeport. According to unconfirmed radio reports, the 11 year old was struck by the car going around 25 mph. The child was transported to the hospital. There are no other updates at this time.

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Car Into A House

Oct 18, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

One person was injured when a car crashed into a home in the 600 block of Chopsey Hill Road. The home received structural damage, and the building department was called to the scene. 2025-10-18@8:44pm #Bridgeport CT

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Bus Driver Assaulted

Oct 18, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

A GBT bus driver was assaulted at the intersection of Iranistan and State Street. Police are investigating. There are no other details at this time. 2025-10-18@1:35pm-- #Bridgeport CT

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Porch Fire

Oct 17, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport firefighters quickly extinguish a porch fire on Alfred Street. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. 2025-10-17@10:22am-- #Bridgeport CT #ctfire

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Bridgeport Man Charged in Violent Sexual Assault of Teenage Student

Oct 15, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police have arrested 28-year-old Cordero Javier Greaves of Bridgeport for violently sexually assaulting a teenage girl on her way to school this morning. Detectives from the Special Victims Unit, with help from Task Force and Patrol Officers, located and arrested Greaves at his residence around 1:00 p.m. The School Resource Unit also assisted in the investigation. The arrest took place without incident near Railroad Avenue, where the assault occurred. Greaves faces multiple charges including Sexual Assault in the First Degree, Risk of Injury to a Minor, Illegal Sexual Contact with a Person Under 16, Unlawful Restraint, and Threatening. His bond was set at $750,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Davon Polite at (203) 581-5249.

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8/25 Crash

Oct 14, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

First responders on the scene of a crash with injuries at Route 8/25 northbound near ye ole exit 5 2025-10-14@2:13pm-- #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic

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Bedroom Fire, quickly knocked down

Oct 13, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a fire in a bedroom of a home on Palm Street in Bridgeport. Firefighters arrived on scene reporting a bedroom fire, which was quickly knocked down. There are no further updates at this time.

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MAYOR GANIM AND THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT ANNOUNCE THE BRIDGEPORT PROMISE PROGRAM

Oct 11, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Mayor Ganim and the Bridgeport Board of Education have announced the launch of the Bridgeport Promise Program, a transformative new scholarship initiative designed to make college more accessible for Bridgeport students. Supported by the City of Bridgeport and key higher education partners, the program will provide qualifying graduates with financial assistance to attend participating colleges and universities across Connecticut. “When you’re talking about education, you’re talking about almost every young person in the whole city.” said Mayor Ganim. “This is why the Bridgeport Promise Program is set to commit four years of funding for Bridgeport students who qualify for financial assistance for higher education. With Superintendent Dr. Avery’s leadership, we’ve been able to accomplish a significant milestone…

Bridgeport Public Schools Celebrates 53 AP Scholars at Central High School Ceremony

Bridgeport Breaks Ground on New Marriott Hotel

Child Struck By Car

Car Into A House

Bus Driver Assaulted

Porch Fire

Bridgeport Man Charged in Violent Sexual Assault of Teenage Student

8/25 Crash

Bedroom Fire, quickly knocked down

MAYOR GANIM AND THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT ANNOUNCE THE BRIDGEPORT PROMISE PROGRAM

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