3:44pm–#cttraffic–#Stratford CT–#Milford CT– A crash on the Merritt Parkway north between exits 54 and 55 to start off your Friday the 13th evening commute.
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Category: Bridgeport
Bridgeport News: Manhunt!
4:04pm–#Bridgeport CT–Police are looking in the backyards on Cowles Street (off Stratford Avenue) for a man in all beige wearing a beanie. A homeowner came home and found him inside.
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Bridgeport News: Sugar and Spice and Robbery
6:06pm–#Bridgeport CT– Sugar and Spice at 1394 Park Avenue is reporting to police that they were broken in to overnight during off hours and cash was taken.
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Video: #Bridgeport Police Memorial Ribbon Cutting
$Bridgeport, Conn. (November 2, 2015) – Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch, Police Chief Joseph Gaudett Jr., and members of the Bridgeport Police Department celebrated the opening of the new police memorial in front of police headquarters at 300 Congress St.
“This memorial has been a long-time in the making, but we’re proud to be able to give such a tribute to those who sacrifice day in and day out to keep our kids and families safe from harm,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “And, we’re especially proud and humbled to pay tribute to those who have given their lives for the safety and security of our city.”
The memorial, which stands between police headquarters and city hall, . The memorial contains a bronze statue of a police officer walking with two children, an engraving of the seal of the city of Bridgeport, and podium engraved with “A Police Officer’s Prayer.”
“This is a memorial for all the officers that made the ultimate sacrifice for the Bridgeport Police Department,” said Police Chief Gaudett. “The memorial also serves as a reminder to our officers to remain vigilant.”
The memorial is surrounded by newly planted trees and a newly installed fountain. Park benches will soon be installed in the area as well.
Bridgeport News: Odor of Smoke
4:35pm–#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters are on scene at 188 Harbor Avenue for an odor of smoke on the 2nd floor. Turns out to be food burning on the stove but now you know what all the commotion was about!
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Bridgeport News: Several Displaced In Townhouse Fire
7:28pm–#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters had to handle two calls at the same time, the first on at 80 Granfield Avenue and then this townhouse fire from about 62 to 76 Alanston Road (between Seaview and Connecticut Avenue). Firefighters had to bust down the doors of about 3 of the doors that I had seen. The fire apparently started in one of the apartments and then spread upward to the second and third floor and then through the attic. There were no reported injuries when I left the scene. At 8:27pm–#Firefighters were ordered to evacuate the building.
Bridgeport News: 4 In Custody For Gun In Car
7:20pm–#Bridgeport CT–Police have four in custody after a brief pursuit in the Hollow. The car was wanted for a gun inside. The pursuit ended at Main and Catherine Street.
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THE WORKPLACE RECEIVES $20,000 GRANT FROM NEWMAN’S OWN FOUNDATION
#BRIDGEPORT, CT – November 4, 2015
The WorkPlace has been awarded a $20,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation, the independent foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist, Paul Newman.
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Newman’s Own Foundation made the award to The WorkPlace. The Foundation awarded a total of $1.5 million in grants to 29 organizations that provide services to United States military men, women, veterans, and their families. The WorkPlace is working with Homes for the Brave and Columbus House to provide The Daring Way™ workshop to homeless veterans. It is a highly interactive workshop based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. Dr. Brown’s work is the subject of a #1 New York Times Best Seller and has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network. The workshop curriculum will be used to help homeless veterans learn how to show up, be seen, and live braver lives.
“This grant enables us to enhance our holistic approach to meeting the needs of veterans while increasing the probability of obtaining employment,” said Joseph Carbone, President and CEO of The WorkPlace. “The support of Newman’s Own Foundation is helping us fulfill our mission to develop a well-educated, well-trained and self-sufficient workforce.”
“Our men and women in uniform make great sacrifices in their own lives to protect the unique freedom, privileges, and opportunities we enjoy as Americans. It is not so much a responsibility to support them, but more a privilege to express our gratitude for their service,” said Robert Forrester, President and CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation. “We’re proud to fund The WorkPlace in its efforts to make a difference in the lives of our veterans and their families.”
Paul Newman, the actor and philanthropist, created Newman’s Own Foundation in 2005. The establishment of the Foundation ensured that Newman’s legacy would live on, continuing his commitment to give all profits from the sale of Newman’s Own food products to charity. Since 1982, a total of $450 million has been donated to thousands of charities around the world.
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1:11am–#cttraffic–#Bridgeport CT–Route 8/25 northbound exit 4 off ramp rollover accident with injuries. The ram is shutdown according to radio reports.
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Bridgeport News: Person Shot
9:27pm–#Bridgeport CT–Person is shot at Ridge and Columbia Street near the playground between buildings 21 and 22. Person was shot in the back.
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