Bridgeport

Presidential Visit Info and Parking Ban

Bridgeport, Conn. (October 31, 2014) – In preparation for President Barack Obama and Gov. Dan Malloy visiting the state’s largest city for an event at Central High School on Sunday, Bridgeport officials are announcing street and parking restrictions while they’re in town. “We’re thrilled to have President Obama and Governor Malloy visiting our city,” said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch. “Bridgeport is getting better every day. That’s in part because of help from our friends President Obama and Governor Malloy. Working together, we are we’re creating jobs, growing businesses, increasing access to pre-k for kids, and building new parks. With that said, I’m asking all of my fellow Bridgeporters to make accommodations to ensure the safety and security of President Obama and Governor…

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Bridgeport News: House Break In

2:58pm--A homeowner came home to find their back door kicked in and the hose ransacked in the 500 block of Ruth Street. This report made possible by our sponsor: Un dueño de casa llegó a casa para encontrar a su puerta de atrás y dio una patada en la casa saqueada en la cuadra 500 de la calle de Ruth. Um proprietário chegou em casa para encontrar a sua porta dos fundos arrombada e saqueada a casa no bloco de Ruth Rua 500.

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Bridgeport Receiving $360,000 for Afterschool Programs

City of Bridgeport Press Release: “This is great news. It's another example of Gov. Malloy making strong investments in Bridgeport kids and our city's future. In order to prepare our kids for the jobs of tomorrow, we're focused on increasing access to pre-k and after school programs, and building new state of the art schools. Gov. Malloy is helping us do just that. – Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch Bridgeport, Conn. (October 29, 2014) – Background: Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that nearly $4 million in funding for before and after-school programs in  schools are being awarded around the state, in addition to over $800,000 in grants for expanded learning time. The City of Bridgeport’s Lighthouse Afterschool Program is set to receive a…

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Ribbon Cuttying at Broad Range Benefits Group

#Bridgeport CT--Over 200 people from the tri-state area came out the ribbon cutting and party at Broad Range Benefits Group on Thursday.  City Councilman and Black Rock business owner, Enrique Torres cut the ribbon along with Alex Horton, principal at BRBG.  The office is located at 2929 Fairfield Avenue in the Black Rock Section of Bridgeport. Broad Range Benefits Group, LLC (BRBG) is a full service insurance and benefits agency that offers a single point-of-contact for all levels and types of insurance, including business and personal policies.  From auto to umbrella, from life to liability, BRBG’s team of professionals have the experience and expertise to protect you and your business from all of life’s risks.  BRBG has over 100 combined years of…

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Bridgeport News: Water Main Break

2:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--A water main break downtown Bridgeport in the 900 block of Broad Street.  Police have called for a tow truck for this car in case the road collapses.  This place should be crawling with media, for some reason they love water main breaks.....but you saw it first on DoingItLocal.com! Un agua principal centro de vacaciones de Bridgeport en el bloque 900 de la calle Broad. La policía ha pedido un camión de remolque para este coche en caso de que la carretera se derrumba. Este lugar debe ser repleto de medios de comunicación, por alguna razón les encanta principales rompe la fuente ... ..pero lo viste por primera vez en DoingItLocal.com! A água intervalo principal centro de Bridgeport no…

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Bridgeport News: Man Swinging a Hatchet

5:15pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police called to East Avenue for a man wildly swinging a hatchet, they now are pursuing him on Bishop Avenue. Policía llamados a la Avenida Oriental para un hombre salvajemente balanceando un hacha, que ahora son lo perseguían en Bishop Avenue. Polícia chamada a East Avenue para um homem loucamente balançando um machado, eles agora estão perseguindo-o em Bishop Avenue.

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