Fairfield News: Bike Theft Metro Station
4:25pm--#Fairfield CT--Police are investigating another bike theft at the Metro Station. The bike was taken from the bike rack according to radio reports. This report sponsored by:
At The Iconic Frankies Diner
How about some likes for Ann who has been a waitress at Frankie's Diner for over 35 years! I stopped by for a late lunch and enjoyed an overstuffed corned beef sandwich with fries. Its always a pleasure catching up with Nick the owner. Don't forget, it's cheesecake day and their cheese is out of this world!
Throwback Thursday: Layfette Plaza 1978
Viewer London Paris sent in this photo of Layfette Plaza circa 1978 in Bridgeport. If you have a photo of our local area of days gone by for Flashback Thursday sent the photo to DoingItLocal.com@gmail.com. Make sure to include the who, what where and WHEN! Thanks!
English Teacher Vacancy at Harding High School
English Teacher Vacancy at Harding High School RESPONSIBILITIES: Establishes and (as necessary) adjusts instructional goals and objectives, to reflect district/school goals, curriculum policies, and the knowledge, skills, progress, and needs of one’s students. Designs lessons that provide opportunity for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real-world problems. Establishes and maintains standards for behavior that foster student self-discipline and positive relationships among students. Commits to on-going professional development in content area and pedagogy. Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students. Develops, administers, and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments that reflect a balance of content knowledge and problem-solving skills. Monitors and evaluates students’ progress in relation to district/school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives. Encourages, secures and maintains the involvement…
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
11:35pm--#Bridgeport CT--Two calls for 5 to 6 shots fired in the park on Virginia Avenue. So far no one or anything hit. This report sponsored by:
Fairfield News: Sink Hole
9:02pm--#Fairfield CT--Police confirming a large sink hole on Bloomfield Drive from a passerby. Public works has been notified. This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport News: Ganim Asks For State Police Help From Governor
#Bridgeport CT---Video Report: Today, mayoral hopeful Joe Ganim has written a letter asking Governor Dannel Malloy for help in providing state police officers to supplement city police officers following an increase in gun violence. Ganim is concerned that the city of Bridgeport Police's staffing level is at a low while it will take another eighteen months to bring staffing levels back up to full force.
Fairfield News: Metro North To Stop Trains
5:15pm UPDATE: #metronorth--#Cttraffic--#Fairfield CT UPDATE: Trains have resumed, fire on the tracks are out and all fire personnel have cleared the tracks. 4:55pm--Metro North trains are being halted as a result of smoke on the tracks, cause unknown. Police say it is behind Lacey Place which is near Southport Brewery. No word on what they are smoking...... Did you know our sponsor not only has the best Italian Ices but ice cream and sundaes too!
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2:16pm--#cttraffic--#Trumbull CT--There is a car fire on the Daniels Farm overpass of the Merritt Parkway. The engine compartment is ablaze! It does not appear to be slowing traffic on Merritt Parkway. Good day for a Italian Ice from our sponsore!
Bridgeport News: Courthouse Evacuated
11:44am--#Bridgeport CT--The Golden Hill Courthouse on Golden Hill Street has been evacuated for a report of a white powdery substance. The fire alarm also went off, possibly to evacuate the building. I went to the scene and found no firefighters on scene other than the shift commander. They could possibly be staged elsewhere but I did not see them. I have a call into the Bridgeport Fire spokesperson for official details.