Today’s Vehicle Fire
10:33am--#Norwalk Connecticut-- Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Norwalk on Route 7 near exit 1.
Bridgeport News: Love Your City! Challenge
BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut – Groundwork Bridgeport, a nonprofit organization that promotes environmental, economic, and social well-being in Connecticut’s largest city, today announced the launch of their first-ever “Love Your City!” Challenge. Groundwork Bridgeport is calling on high school students from Bridgeport to come up with a beautification project they would like to implement to help breathe new life into one of the city’s parks located in the East Side Neighborhood. Thanks to support from a Social Venture Partners Pitch Fest that Groundwork Bridgeport won in October 2016, the winning team will receive $500 from Groundwork Bridgeport to make their project a reality. “We don’t see this challenge as just a competition, but rather a fun and engaging way for students…
Monroe Crash!
#Monroe Connecticut--A single car crash on Route 111 near Spring Hill Rd around 10pm which displaced a utility pole, destroyed a lighted business sign, and disrupted power. One occupant was transported to the hospital. This marks three Saturday nights in a row where a vehicle has crashed off of the roadway in Monroe.
Fairfield News: Crash!
11:05pm--#Fairfield News: Report of a crash on the Post Road near Ruane Street and Rite Aid. First responders on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Cars Damaged
7:30pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police were called for kids jumping in and out of traffic at Alice and Madison Avenue. Police discover a number of parked cards vandalized. One teen is in custody. If you live in the area and park on the street you may want to check your car. Just $1 a week subscription will allow us to keep bringing you timely reports like this. Please subscribe at:https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal
Bridgeport News: Witchcraft Investigation
4:34pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police were called to a North Avenue apartment where a tenant believes the neighbors are using witchcraft and satanic rituals on her. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport/Trumbull News: 3 Car Crash
UPDATE: One of the cars is now reported on fire. Everyone is safely out of all the cars involved. An off duty fire lieutenant is on scene. 5:00pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police from Bridgeport and Trumbull dispatched to a 3-4 car crash on East Main at Broadbridge near Beardsley park. Avoid the area if you can. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Uber Driver Reporting His Car Being Attacked
4:50pm--#Fairfield Connecticut-- An Uber driver called police to report that several college kids are attacking his car in front of 953 Fairfield Beach Road. This report is made possible by:
Bill Proposing Legislative Approval For Rail Or Bus Increases
#HARTFORD – State Rep. Gail Lavielle (R-143) has introduced a bill the General Assembly that would require legislative approval in order to increase rail or bus fares. This would alter the current system, where the Department of Transportation (DOT), an executive branch agency, can act unilaterally under the governor’s authority to increase mass transit fares. The General Assembly’s Transportation Committee has scheduled a public hearing for Lavielle’s bill, HB 5773, this Monday, January 30, at 11:00 A.M. in the Legislative Office Building (LOB) in Hartford. “Last year, commuters were subjected to new rail and bus fare hikes that brought them absolutely no benefits, and they were justifiably upset,” said Rep. Lavielle. “This bill would protect commuters by creating a…