Bridgeport, Conn. (July 12, 2015) – Today, Mayor Bill Finch announced the opportunity for Bridgeport families to sign-up for free or low-cost, high-quality pre-K right in their neighborhood. The programs are open to Bridgeport children who will turn 4-years-old Jan. 1, 2016 and whose family’s household income qualifies. Last month, Mayor Finch, Bridgeport Superintendent of Schools Fran Rabinowitz, and the United Way launched a universal pre-K initiative aimed at ensuring every kid in Bridgeport is prepared to enter kindergarten. The Mayor and Superintendent announced the initiative at the annual meeting of the Bridgeport Alliance for Young Children. After adding 366 new slots in the last year, more than 90 percent of three and four year olds…
Bridgeport News: Man With A Knife Out The Window
3:22am--#Bridgeport CT--A man is outside the window or a homeowner on Orchard Street. Police on the way. This report sponsored by: Un hombre se encuentra fuera de la ventana o propietario de una casa en la calle Orchard. Policía en el camino.
Bridgeport News: Birth Incident At Walgreens
1:52am--#Bridgeport CT--Prayers for the mother and child. EMS was called to the ladies room at Walgreen's on North and Main Street for a possible child birth or miscarriage. There is blood everywhere according to radio reports. No child or fetus was found. A black woman in a white top was seen running down Tom Thumb Street. I doubt I will get any updates on this tonight. Oraciones para la madre y el niño. EMS fue llamado a la habitación de las chicas en Walgreens en Norte y la calle principal para un posible parto o aborto involuntario. Hay sangre por todas partes de acuerdo con reportes de radio. No se encontró el niño o feto. Una mujer de negro…
Bridgeport News: Police Pursuit
1:49am--UPDATE: Bridgeport Police Department have him in custody. 1:43am--#Bridgeport CT--A police pursuit starting on South Avenue now on Norman Street now a foot pursuit back on Iranistan Avenue. This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport News: Street Fight!
10:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a large street fight at Park and Olive Street. Police on the way. One person with a firearm according to radio reports. This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport News: Mace Being Sprayed At People
8:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A report of someone driving around in a spraying mace at people around East Main and Berhsire Avenue. This report sponsored by:
Fairfield News: 3 Yoots Caught Stealing Bikes
7:19pm--#Fairfield CT--Police caught three youths that stole bikes off South Benson Road. Two were caught by police in the 200 block of South Benson Road and the other was caught by South Benson Marina personnel on Newton Street. This report sponsored by:
Fairfield News: Dog In Car In Distress
2:04pm--#Fairfield CT--Report of a tan van parked at Pier One Imports on Black Rock Turnpike with a dog in a car that appears to be in distress. This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport News: Hit & Run Driver Tries To Flee
2:52am--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a truck hitting a pole in front of the BMW dealership at 43 North Avenue and the driver is trying to flee. Reports say citizens are holding down the driver and utility pole is down in the middle of North Avenue. This picture was taken just past Capitol Avenue on North Avenue. The collision took place in front of the BMW Dealership near Boston Avenue. Popeye's Chicken continued to provide drive up service despite having no power. Always first on DoingItLocal.com. No need for an expensive cable subscription to get your local news!
Bridgeport News: Missing You Clip of 40mm Bullets?
12:10am--#Bridgeport CT-- If you are missing your clip of 40mm bullets security at 2600 Park Avenue has located it and turning it to police. This report sponsored by: