Overnight Fire on Helen Street Sends One to Hospital

Bridgeport firefighters battled heavy flames early this morning on Helen Street after a blaze tore through the second floor of a multi-unit building around 4:00 a.m. One occupant was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with injuries as crews worked for over half an hour to bring the fire under control. The Fire Marshal is investigating the cause, and the Red Cross has been called to assist displaced residents.

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Supreme Physical Therapy Celebrates New Stratford Office with Ribbon Cutting

https://youtu.be/eIZSpCGmjhk STRATFORD, CT — October 23, 2025 — Supreme Physical Therapy and Wellness Rehab celebrated the grand opening of its new Stratford location with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1825 Barnum Avenue, Suite 204. Owner Dr. Ilicia Mathis, PT, DPT, welcomed community members and local officials to mark the milestone and reaffirm her commitment to helping Stratford residents live healthier, pain-free lives. “I’m super excited and happy to be serving the town of Stratford,” said Dr. Mathis during the event. “We’re here to get our community moving and feeling better.” Supreme Physical Therapy and Wellness Rehab offers a wide range of personalized services designed to restore physical function and relieve pain caused by injury, disease, or disability. Treatments include stretching,…

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Optimum Business and the Bridgeport Regional Business Council Announce the Grant Winners of Lifting up Small Businesses in Bridgeport, Connecticut

25 businesses are being awarded a $5,000 grant each, fostering both their expansion and the vitality of Bridgeport communities CONNECTICUT – Optimum Business, the leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, and the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC), the largest business association in the region, today announce the grant winners of the Lifting up Small Businesses in Bridgeport, Connecticut program, which will directly fund 25 small businesses in Bridgeport.   Each small business will receive a $5,000 grant to help support their growth and long-term success while further expanding and contributing to the prosperity of the communities where they serve. Featured grant recipients include:   All Things Eyes LLC: The optical boutique will use the grant to launch a targeted marketing campaign and build…

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Police: Black Rock Ave death ruled homicide; baby safe as leads mount

https://youtu.be/5YidUO2_GzE The Bridgeport Police Department today confirmed that Evelyn Rayo-Mairena, 24, who was found unresponsive in the street on Black Rock Ave. at approximately 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, died from a gunshot wound to the head. Rayo-Mairena’s one year-old daughter was found unharmed on the front porch of a house, several yards from her mother's body.  She was left there by a suspect. The child has been reunited with a family member through the state Department of Children and Families.    The victim was a native of Nicaragua and lived on Black Rock Ave. with her daughter. A motive for the homicide is still being established. Domestic violence is not being ruled out. Homicide detectives have developed strong leads and have received…

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2025 Town Hall Halloween Parade and Trick-or-Treat

The employees in Town Hall have been hard at work decorating their office doors to welcome Trumbull preschoolers, ages 0-5, for a fun, colorful parade with trick-or-treating at each department on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. To participate, children ages 0-5 must be registered and be a Trumbull resident. There will be two sessions. Registrations are limited to 20 children per session. One starting at 10:00 AM and the other at 11:30AM. Come in costume and trick-or-treat throughout Town Hall! Each child, age 0-5, is allowed to register for only one session and spaces fill up quickly. The event will begin in the Town Council Chambers. Residents can register online at https://veoci.com/v/p/form/g787vbqz9f8k If you register and cannot make it, please let us…

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