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City’s Annual Summer Concert Series Seeking Artists

Feb 27, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT (February, 26, 2014) - Downtown Thursdays Summer Series, a free weekly outdoor summer concert series, is seeking musicians and bands of any genre to perform at the fifth annual series.   Downtown Thursdays Summer Series is an all-ages event on McLevy Green in Downtown Bridgeport during the months of June, July, and August.   “I encourage everyone to come downtown and experience the flourishing artistic community that Bridgeport has to offer,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “These concerts showcase the heart of our historic downtown neighborhood where you can enjoy a summer evening with exciting music, dancing, and great food at a number of local restaurants.”   The concerts take place 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Thursdays: June 19, 26;…

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Bridgeport

Man Robbed While Trying to Buy Marijuana

Feb 26, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Here is the official police report on the story we brought to you as it happened: #Bridgeport, CT – A 22-year-old city man told police he was assaulted and robbed Tuesday while trying to buy marijuana. Officer Daniel Orlich responded to the Greene Homes apartment complex on a report of a robbery but could find neither the victim nor the suspects. He was sent back a short time later and found the victim, who stated he was hiding and that is why police could not locate him. He went on to state that he went to the complex to buy marijuana because his own “medical marijuana ran out.” While he was trying to buy marijuana, he stated he was jumped by several…

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Bridgeport

Narcotics Officers Seize Guns, Drugs

Feb 26, 2014 Alex

(Bridgeport, CT – Feb. 25, 2014) – Police arrested a city man and seized two weapons, heroin and potentially deadly synthetic narcotic last week after the police narcotics team developed information about a heroin dealer. Officer Miguel Perez and Sgt. John Evans learned that the resident of 60 Lee Ave. was dealing heroin in bags stamped with the word “Flow.” Narcotics investigators last week set up surveillance at 60 Lee Ave., where the suspect lives. They located the suspect, David Fernandez, 37, outside and seized 3 bundles  of heroin packaged for street sale. He was placed under arrest. Police then went to the address and received consent from Fernandez’s wife to search the house. Inside, investigators recovered an addition 277…

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Bridgeport

Festival de las Chiringas – Festival of Kites

Feb 26, 2014 Alex

Festival de las Chiringas - Festival of Kites.. Did you learn to fly a kite as a kid or even as an adult, soaring high in the sky? Many children learn to fly a kite sometime during their lives. In the United States there are Kite Festivals through out the States and in Puerto Rico. El Festival de Chiringas, or Festival of Kites, takes place every year through out the Island of Puerto Rico. Some towns/cities like Old San Juan, Aguadilla, San Lorenzo, Vega Alta, Lajas and others celebrate el Festival de Chiringas, a family oriented festival. This year the Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County will be honoring some individuals who have soared high, like the kites, and have helped…

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Bridgeport Local News

Mayor Finch, Monroe First Selectman Steve Vavrek to join riders on new bus route to Monroe

Feb 24, 2014 Alex

WHAT:On Thursday, February 27, Mayor Bill Finch and Monroe First Selectman Steve Vavrek will join riders on the new bus service between Bridgeport and Monroe along Route 25. Mayor Finch and First Selectman Vavrek will board the Route 20 bus at Westfield Trumbull Mall and join riders for the trip to Monroe along Route 25. The service is designed to provide morning and afternoon employment-related transportation to the area, according to Doug Holcomb, CEO for Greater Bridgeport Transit. The service is similar to GBT’s Route 19 Express which already serves Trumbull and Monroe along Route 111. “The creation of Route 20 is an excellent example of what can be accomplished with regional cooperation. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of GBT,…

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