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Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Welcomes Six Piglets

May 15, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut - May 15, 2015 -Hampton J. Pig and Olivia have done it again - welcoming a litter of six again this year - the sixth year in a row these lovers have produced piglets. Hampton and Olivia are both eight years old Guinea Hogs. The six piglets, as well as their parents, are currently on exhibit at the Zoo through the summer season. Visitors are invited to come to the Zoo to meet the rambunctious new additions to the Zoo's family. "All of the piglets are doing well and spend their days eating, sleeping and playing with their siblings," reported Zoo Director Gregg Dancho. The piglets range in weight from just under one pound to two pounds.…

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Fire Destroys 3 Family Bridgeport Home

May 14, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

6:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were called to a 3 family house fire at 1775 Noble Avenue. 3 people passing by stopped and knocked on doors getting everyone out to safety. I tried to interview them but they were just too humble, the great spirit and character I mentioned in an earlier editorial which makes Bridgeport great. Witnesses tell me the fire started in the 2nd floor back porch and spread to the rest of the apartment building. Firefighters had the upper hand of the fire in less than an hour and spend the next couple of hours chasing hot spots and overhauling the fire. There were no reported injuries. The fire marshal has been called to the scene to investigate the…

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Bridgeport News: Manhunt

May 14, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

4:59pm--#Bridgeport CT--A man with a gun engaged police in a foot pursuit on Park and Wood Avenue. The man ran down Wood Avenue and police have set up a perimeter. UPDATE: Police just got em! This report sponsored by:

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Bridgeport News: Man Falls Onto Rocks

May 14, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

4:50pm--#Bridgeport CT--First responders are behind the bus station with a person who has fallen onto the rocks and is unconscious. This report sponsored by:

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Bridgeport-Better Every Day

May 14, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

(Editorial) You've seen the commercials, they city of Bridgeport continues to strive to better itself and it has. I've been running DoingItLocal.com for over 5 years now and crime is WAY down. Steele Point is going up and new businesses are coming to it and other parts of the city . Some of the nicest people I know are from Bridgeport. That's what a city is about, people. Of course there are bad people and I will continue to report them on the police calls. But there are way more nice, hard working people than bad. It is all a mind set. We need to change that mind set if anything is going to get better. There were a…

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Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery

May 14, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

12:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--A man was robbed at gunpoint in front of the bank at Main and Garfield Avenue. A man jumped inside his car displayed a black handgun and robbed him. Police are investigating. This report sponsored by:

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Mayor Finch Announces New Movie Theatre, Cinépolis, Coming to Steelpointe Harbor

May 14, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Mayor Bill Finch announced that Cinépolis USA, a luxury cinema complex, will build a 50,000 square foot cinema at Bridgeport’s Steelpointe Harbor, projected to open in 2017. He was joined by former Bridgeport Mayor’s Leonard Paoletta, Tom Bucci, and John Fabrizi, as well as several other elected officials, community and business leaders, and trade union representatives. "This is great news, serving as further proof that Bridgeport is getting better every day," said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch. "Steelpointe Harbor will create thousands of jobs and add millions to our tax rolls. It's the largest economic development project in Bridgeport since the Industrial Revolution. We're thrilled to have Cinépolis USA join several other top-notch companies at the Steelpointe Harbor waterfront development."…

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Look Who’s Doing It Local!

May 13, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

It's Maria and Juan! Juan runs Voltz AutoSports at 611 Lindley Street in Bridgeport (203) 366-2453. They specialize in Tonneau covers, bed liners, car stereos, remote starters, custom wheels and tires. He also runs MasterJunkRemoval.com (203-665-8657) and they specialize in clean outs, household junk, appliances, furniture and yard debris. Juan proudly gives a discount to police, firefighters and EMS from any town as well as military discounts to all our veterans for both businesses! His wife Maria runs Uniform Proz (see https://www.facebook.com/UniformProz ) call her at 203-617-TEES (8337). She is redesigning all of my DoingItLocal shirts to give us better visibility to the public. Its been a pleasure working with someone so creative to come up with a better look! You'll…

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Bridgeport News: Motorcycle Hits Police Car

May 12, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

8:03pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police were in a brief pursuit from East Main and Arctic area to Boston Avenue after the motorcyclist hits a police car in the door. The pursuit ended when police lost him in the Boston Avenue area. An officer on patrol spotted the bike a short time later going about 100 mph but did not attempt to pursue. Police found the bike, a blue Suzuki abandoned near the CVS. This report sponsored by:

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Welcomes Six Piglets

Fire Destroys 3 Family Bridgeport Home

Bridgeport News: Manhunt

Bridgeport News: Man Falls Onto Rocks

Bridgeport-Better Every Day

Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery

Mayor Finch Announces New Movie Theatre, Cinépolis, Coming to Steelpointe Harbor

Look Who’s Doing It Local!

Bridgeport News: Motorcycle Hits Police Car

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