Bathroom Fan Fire
Bridgeport Firefighters are on Hillcrest Road for a bathroom fan fire which they quickly extinguished. 2025-09-08@3:48pm-- #Bridgeport CT #ctfire
Senator Hwang Urges Siting Council to Reverse Course on UI Transmission Line Project
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wkRF3fDA6O4 At a press conference today, State Senator Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) urged the Connecticut Siting Council (CSC) to reconsider and dismiss its recent straw-vote approval under Docket 516R. He called on United Illuminating (UI) to submit a new application that fully complies with the transparency and due-process standards of Public Act 24-144. “This isn’t anti-infrastructure—it’s pro-process, pro-community, and pro-solution,” Hwang said. “The Council’s abrupt reversal—without any new public testimony, fact-finding, or record development—undermines confidence in a body that must be above reproach. We need a lawful reset that restores public trust.” Speakers criticized the project’s impact on municipal, church, and library properties, calling it an “unprecedented taking” of more than 19 acres of land. They also warned of irreversible damage…
I-95 Crash With Fire
First responders were called to another crash on I-95 near Exit 30, northbound. The two-vehicle accident left one car on fire. At this time, injuries remain unknown. 2025-09-06@10:59pm — #Stratford CT
I-95 Rollover
A one car rollover I-95 southbound near exit 23, with injuries. Rollcall: Who got stuck in the backup? 2025-09-06@8:44pm-- #Fairfield CT #cttraffic
Car Pool
Another driver thought they could make it through the water by the railroad overpass in Bridgeport on Bishop Avenue. Sadly, this happens often enough that I’ve got a stock photo ready. 2025-09-06@4:19pm -- #Bridgeport CT
Fairfield Dolan Launches MBA in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Concentration
Organizations are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to make more informed, data-driven decisions. According to recent Gallup data, “in the past two years, the percentage of U.S. employees who say they have used AI in their role a few times a year or more has nearly doubled, from 21% to 40%.” In response to this growing need in the workplace for individuals to both understand and apply AI, Fairfield Dolan has launched an AI concentration in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program (MBA AI). “An MBA in AI bridges the gap between technical AI knowledge and business acumen. It helps data analytics to support strategic decision-making,” said Mousumi Bose-Godbole, PhD, associate professor of marketing and director of the MBA.…
8/25 Crash
A crash on Route 8/25 northbound near exit 2B (ye ole exit 5). A light pole appears to have been taken down in the process. 2025-09-06@1:50pm-- #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic
2 Towns 2 Vehicle Fires
Trumbull firefighters on the scene at Route 8 southbound near exit 6. Bridgeport firefighters on the scene of a car vehicle in 500 block of Chopsey Hill Road. Both vehicles were fully ablaze according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2025-09-06@11:19am-- #Trumbull CT #Bridgeport
The Bridgeport Film Fest is back and bigger
BRIDGEPORT FILM FEST CELEBRATES 5 YEARS WITH GLOBAL CINEMA,LOCAL STORIES, AND FAMILY FRIENDLY VENDOR VILLAGEFAMILY-FRIENDLY VENDOR VILLAGE, WORKSHOPS, PANELS, AND A STAR-STUDDED CTPREMIERE HIGHLIGHT THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL AT THE KLEIN MEMORIAL IN SEPTEMBERBRIDGEPORT, CONN.than ever! Now in its 5th anniversary year, this three-day celebration of cinema will transform thecity into a hub of storytelling, culture, and connection. With the support of City Lights /Bridgeport Art Trail as fiduciary sponsor, the fest continues its mission of lifting up diverse voiceswhile putting Bridgeport on the global film map.This year’s lineup features over 95 short and feature films from 12 countries, spanning genres,cultures, and generations. Audiences can expect to discover fresh perspectives from localConnecticut filmmakers, alongside powerful shorts from New York, Los Angeles,…
Possible Fruitful Heist at Edible Arrangements
Police are investigating after a break-in occurred overnight at the Edible Arrangements store located at 4615 Main Street. The Detectives Bureau (DB) was notified and is leading the investigation. Authorities have not released what, if anything, was taken during the burglary. No injuries were reported. The investigation remains active at this time.