Bridgeport News: Car/Scooter Crash
9:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a crash between a car and scooter at Maplewood and Howard Avenue. No further updates. This report sponsored by:
Protecting Recruiting Centers (Part 1)
On July 16, 2015, Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez opened fire on two military installations in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Military installations are gun free zones. A number of citizens have taken up arms to protect our military recruiting center at 4490 Main Street. Citizens in Connecticut are not accustomed to seeing armed citizens and have received mixed encounters with police. Ray Foote had a positive experience, here is his story.
Bridgeport School Teaching Opportunity
PART-TIME BUSINESS EDUCATION TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION CAREER & CRAFTMANSHIP QUALIFICATIONS: Valid State of Connecticut Teacher Certification Bachelor’s Degree with business or business education major or minor. Two years’ successful classroom teaching experience, at least half in business education. At least six months successful experience as a business employee. Demonstrated skill and dexterity in working with business machines and equipment. REPORTS TO: Building Principal JOB GOAL: To develop in each pupil an understanding of our American business system and its place in the nation’s economy; to provide knowledge needed for intelligent consumption of business services; to develop practical business skills for personal use or for use in business occupation; to encourage pupils to develop work and personal habits essential for success…
Bridgeport News: CVS Drug Shortage
5:11pm--#Bridgeport CT--The CVS at 2610 East Main Street has called police to file a report that there is an inventory shortage of narcotics according to radio reports. This report sponsored by:
Throwback Thursday: Layfette Plaza 1978
Viewer London Paris sent in this photo of Layfette Plaza circa 1978 in Bridgeport. If you have a photo of our local area of days gone by for Flashback Thursday sent the photo to DoingItLocal.com@gmail.com. Make sure to include the who, what where and WHEN! Thanks!
English Teacher Vacancy at Harding High School
English Teacher Vacancy at Harding High School RESPONSIBILITIES: Establishes and (as necessary) adjusts instructional goals and objectives, to reflect district/school goals, curriculum policies, and the knowledge, skills, progress, and needs of one’s students. Designs lessons that provide opportunity for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real-world problems. Establishes and maintains standards for behavior that foster student self-discipline and positive relationships among students. Commits to on-going professional development in content area and pedagogy. Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students. Develops, administers, and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments that reflect a balance of content knowledge and problem-solving skills. Monitors and evaluates students’ progress in relation to district/school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives. Encourages, secures and maintains the involvement…
Bridgeport News: Ganim Asks For State Police Help From Governor
#Bridgeport CT---Video Report: Today, mayoral hopeful Joe Ganim has written a letter asking Governor Dannel Malloy for help in providing state police officers to supplement city police officers following an increase in gun violence. Ganim is concerned that the city of Bridgeport Police's staffing level is at a low while it will take another eighteen months to bring staffing levels back up to full force.
Bridgeport News: Courthouse Evacuated
11:44am--#Bridgeport CT--The Golden Hill Courthouse on Golden Hill Street has been evacuated for a report of a white powdery substance. The fire alarm also went off, possibly to evacuate the building. I went to the scene and found no firefighters on scene other than the shift commander. They could possibly be staged elsewhere but I did not see them. I have a call into the Bridgeport Fire spokesperson for official details.
Bridgeport News: Downtown Crash
10:12am--#Bridgeport CT--A two car crash has taken down a utility pole which is in the street at 410 State Street. UI and public works requested to the scene avoid the area. This report sponsored by:
Today’s Vehicle Fire
4:27pm--#Bridgeport CT--Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Bridgeport at Beecher and Park Street. A maintained car will prevent problems like this. Nick makes sure the DoingItLocalMobile is ready to reliably respond to calls!