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Bridgeport News: Heavy Smoke From Dryer Fire

Jun 13, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-06-13 @ 1:01pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire--Firefighters were greeted by heavy smoke in front of the home on Hastings Street. It turned out to be a dryer fire in the basement which firefighters quickly had under control. Noticias de Bridgeport: Fuego 2019-06-13 a la 1:01 pm–#Bridgeport CT– #ctfire–Los bomberos fueron recibidos por fuerte humo frente a la casa en la calle Hastings. Resultó ser un incendio de secadora en el sótano que los bomberos tenían rápidamente bajo control.

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Bridgeport News: Oven Fire

Jun 13, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-06-13 @ 11:19am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters are on scene of an oven fire at 65 Park Street. Now you know what all the noise was for! This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Fuego 2019-06-13 a las 11:19am-#Bridgeport CT– Los bomberos están en escena de un incendio en un horno en 65 Park Street. ¡Ahora ya sabes para qué era todo el ruido!

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July 9th Deadline for Connecticut Small Businesses to Apply for SBA Working Capital Loans

Jun 12, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses in Connecticut that working capital loans are still available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives; small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations affected by severe storms, tornadoes and straight-line winds on May 15, 2018. “Businesses that suffered economic losses as a result of the disaster and want to apply for low-interest loans from the SBA are urged to do so before the July 9 deadline,” said Kem Fleming, Director of SBA Field Operations Center East. Low-interest disaster loans are available in the following counties: Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex and New Haven in Connecticut. Working capital disaster loans up to $2 million are available at 3.61 percent for small businesses,…

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Bridgeport News: New Bank Drive Thru

Jun 12, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-06-12 @ 1:30pm-- #Bridgeport CT-- A car drove through the side of People's Bank on Boston Avenue. No word on injuries. It's not official but I wouldn't count on doing your banking there, use a different branch. Noticias de Bridgert: Accidente 2019-06-12 @ 1:30pm – #Bridgeport CT – Un carro estrello contra el lado del People's Bank en la Avenida Boston. No hay noticias de lesiones. No es oficial pero no contaba con hacer su banca allí, usar una rama diferente.

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Text ‘FOOD’ to 877-877 To Find Free Summer Meals

Jun 12, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Kids who rely on school meals struggle to get enough to eat during the summer months. Free summer meals sites at schools and community centers are the answer. Did you know you can text ‘food’ or 'comida' to 877-877 to find free summer meals near you? Learn more: http://bit.ly/2K0Lisd #ShareSummer Manda un Texto Escribiendo ' FOOD ' a 877-877 para encontrar comidas de verano gratis Los niños que dependen de las comidas escolares, pueden obtener lo suficiente para comer durante los meses de verano. Los sitios de comidas de verano gratis en las escuelas y centros comunitarios son la respuesta, para hyudar ¿Sabías que puedes texto "Food" o "comida" a 877-877 para encontrar comidas de verano gratis…

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Bridgeport News: Water Pollution Phone Lines Down The Drain

Jun 12, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) reports that all telephone lines are down at their facility offices located at 695 Seaview Avenue today Wednesday, June 12, 2019. There is no emergency number but customer service is open for customers until 4:00 p.m. Frontier Communications has not officially reported a cause for the outage or a time of restoration. At the moment, there is no further information to report. For the most update information, visit Bridgeportct.gov/WPCA This press release is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport:Noticias de Bridgeport: Contaminación de agua Bridgeport, CT – La ciudad de Bridgeport autoridad de control de la contaminación del agua (WPCA) informa que todas las líneas telefónicas están en sus…

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Bridgeport Police Catch 15 Year Old With Gun & Stolen Land Rover

Jun 12, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-06-11 --#Bridgeport CT--On Tuesday June 11, 2019 at approximately 3pm, Task Force Officers (TFO) were working the area of theEastend / PT Barnum Housing area due to recent drive-by shootings. Prior information received was that both East End and PT gang members were utilizing stolen autos to conduct drive-by shootings in the Greens or Trumbull Avenue areas. Task Force Officers were working pro-actively in these areas to recover and arrest gang members that were using these vehicles. At 3:15Pms Task Force Officers saw a 15-year-old male enter a black Range Rover on Carrol Court. This was a listed stolen auto. The vehicle was followed until other units were able to assist in the stop. The Range Rover was stopped on…

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Bridgeport News: Child Wandering In The Road

Jun 11, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-06-11 @ 8:26pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A passerby found a 1 or 2 year old wandering the street near Massey Fuel at 40 Hollister Avenue. The passerby stopped the child from getting hit by a passing car and is staying with the child until police arrive. This news report is made possible by: Nticias de Bridgeport: Bebe vagando en la carretera 2019-06-11 @ 8:26pm – #Bridgeport CT – Un persona caminando encontró un bebe de 1 o 2 años vagando por la calle cerca de Massey Fuel en 40 Hollister . La persona se quedo con el niño para que no fuera golpeado por un carro que pasaba y se queda con el niño hasta que llegue la policía.

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Cars and Coffee

Jun 11, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Cars and Coffee with a cause June 23rd from 11am to 1pm at BMW of Bridgeport. All models of cars welcomed. For every coffee sold $2 is donated to Connecticut Challenge which is a charity bike ride for cancer survivors. Celebrity guests will include me! Steve of DoingItLocal, Will Castro from Unique Hustle of Motor Trend's Unique Hustle. Will will be also be holding Unique Hustle book signing too! Live DJ will be DJGnyte. Come on down a see us! Noticias de Bridgeport: Carros y Café Carros y café con una causa junio 23 de 11am a 1pm en BMW de Bridgeport. Todos los modelos de carros recibidos. Por cada café vendido $2 se dona a Connecticut Challenge, que es…

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P.T. Barnum: The Lost Legend” Bridgeport Premiere

Jun 11, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

"P.T. Barnum: The Lost Legend" Bridgeport Premiere Featuring A Cast Of Bridgeport Clowns & Characters! 7:00pm Friday June 14 6:00pm VIP Meet n' Greet Catered Reception With Dir: Mr Corey Boutilier & Cast Members & Musicians 7:00pm Film And Q&A With Director And Cast Members Corey Boutilier - Film Director Kathy Mayer - Executive Director of The Barnum Museum David Gesualdi - Sculptor of P.T. Barnum Sculpture TICKETS FREE: RSVP HERE Today, in a time when civil war statues in the south are being removed, and with what is believed to be the final performance of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus, comes a documentary film that explores why P.T. Barnum should be newly honored and remembered properly…

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Bridgeport News: Heavy Smoke From Dryer Fire

Bridgeport News: Oven Fire

July 9th Deadline for Connecticut Small Businesses to Apply for SBA Working Capital Loans

Bridgeport News: New Bank Drive Thru

Text ‘FOOD’ to 877-877 To Find Free Summer Meals

Bridgeport News: Water Pollution Phone Lines Down The Drain

Bridgeport Police Catch 15 Year Old With Gun & Stolen Land Rover

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