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Bridgeport Public Library Announces Summer Reading Program, Family Events, and July Activities

Jul 9, 2026 Alex

The Bridgeport Public Library has announced a full schedule of summer programs and special events for residents of all ages, including the return of its annual Summer Reading Program, family crafts, science workshops, movies, and America 250 celebrations. The library's Summer Reading Program: "Plant a Seed, Read!" runs through August 28 at all Bridgeport Public Library locations. Children, teens, and adults are invited to sign up, track their reading, earn rewards, and participate in special activities throughout the summer. The library also reminds residents that all locations will be closed Friday, July 10, for a staff development day and will reopen with normal hours on Saturday, July 11, at 10:00 a.m. Among the featured events: America 250 Movie: 1776 Saturday,…

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Bridgeport Man Charged With Murder in Park Avenue Stabbing

Jun 25, 2026 Alex

The Bridgeport Police Department late Tuesday afternoon arrested a Bridgeport man for the fatal stabbing of a woman at a Park Avenue rooming house on June 9th. Johnnie Newkirk, 52, was arrested by the Homicide Unit at approximately 5:30 pm today at Bridgeport Police Headquarters. He had an active felony warrant. Newkirk was charged with Murder and Tampering with Evidence in the killing of Willesha Riddick, 41, on Park Avenue June 9th, 2026. Newkirk and Ms. Riddick lived in separate rooms in the house.    Newkirk's bond was set at $1.5 million and he will be arraigned Wednesday, June 24th, at Bridgeport Superior Court - 172 Golden Hill Street. Shortly after midnight on June 9th, patrol officers were dispatched to the…

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Citizens Free-Pinned Motorcyclist

Jun 13, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Citizens helped extricate a motorcyclist pinned under an SUV on Washington Avenue near Highland Avenue. Assistant Fire Chief Ellis told us the man had serious injuries to his legs. This is the second time today that citizens helped free a pinned victim, freeing a man trapped under a van at Park Avenue and State Street. 2026-06-13@9:28pm-- #Bridgeport CT

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Easton EMS Shows Off New Headquarters During EMS Week

May 18, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/1rke5O7bOuw Easton Volunteer EMS opened the doors to its newly renovated headquarters on Sport Hill Road just as National EMS Week began, making the timing especially fitting. EMS Week recognizes the EMTs, paramedics, and volunteers who provide lifesaving emergency care before patients ever reach the hospital, and in Easton, this year’s recognition came with a major upgrade for those crews. The building has a long history in town and originally served as a firehouse, but it was not designed for modern emergency medical service. Over the years, EMS inherited spaces left behind from the fire department era, including a bar, dance floor, and smoking lounge, which may have fit an old social hall, but were not practical for today’s ambulance…

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