Bridgeport News: 1 In Custody After Break In Attempt
11:44pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--One person is in custody after trying to break in to a home on Highland Avenue. Looks like he's going to need our sponsor! This report is made possible by:
Prayers Needed
It has been a brutal year for legends and it isn't letting up for our local legend Gary DeCarlo who hails from Shelton. If you are old like me or if you have been to any sporting event you would recognize his work with the song Na Na Na Hey Hey Goodbye! Gary just posted on his Facebook page: "I got my results and they aren't good. I have cancer in my lung, my rib, and a muscle in my back and spine. I have to see a cancer surgeon to see if this came from my bladder cancer then they'll know how to treat it. Thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers."
Ganim Proposes 2nd Chance Society Initiatives
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today joined Bridgeport area businesses and nonprofits to launch the first steps of a major 2nd chance society initiative whose goal ultimately is to encourage and incentivize the private sector hiring of ex-offenders who may have a criminal record from their past. At least a dozen Bridgeport area businesses gathered with Mayor Ganim, state lawmakers and Bridgeport City Councilors to sign a “Fair Chance Pledge” to give individuals re-entering society from incarceration a fair chance at being hired. Specifically, Mayor Ganim is proposing a $50,000 budget transfer in the form of a challenge grant to the private sector to leverage the investment with foundational support and funds from federal and state government. The goal…
Route 8 Closures
Beginning at 7pm tonight there will lane closures on Route 8 throughout the summer for bridge replacements near exit 4. The bridges have been prefabricated on the side of highway and are ready to be put in place. This will reduce the construction time from 2 years to one summer. There numerous phases of the construction so visit http://rt8bridgeport.com/ . Two construction cameras have been installed and can be viewed here: http://rt8bridgeport.com/livefeed/
Bridgeport Library Movie Night!
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Milford Merritt Mayham
1:45pm--4 car crash in the left lane on the north side of the Merritt Parkway near exit 53. I-95 is "clean and green" as the CBer's would say!
Bridgeport News: Copper Fox Eviction Dispute
3:21pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police were called to the Copper Fox at 2929 Fairfield Avenue where the ex tenants of the Copper Fox have been evicted and they were taking items from the kitchen according to radio reports.
Bridgeport News: Don’t Mess With Our Viewers!!
6:22pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Mark Tremblay a DoingItLocal.com viewer was pulling into Bass Pro Shops when he saw a man steal a woman's purse. He gave chase to the man and chased him a mile down the road to the yacht club. Mark put him in a jujitsu hold until the police arrived. Below is the picture of the suspect Mark sent in:
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
5:50pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Report of a pedestrian being hit by a car at Wood and Norman Street. First responders on the way. This report is made possible by: