Officer Involved Crash!
https://youtube.com/shorts/w8s27tRHXhU Report of a officer involved crash in front of the intersection of Kings Highway East and Chambers Street.
Crash With Gas Spill
A 3-vehicle crash closed Main Street at Summit Street. There were multiple injuries and a gasoline spill. 2025-08-13@10:31am-- #Bridgeport CT
Highway Crash!
Report of a motor vehicle accident at the top of the on ramp of exit 25 on I-95 Northbound.
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES CONNECTICUT’S 2025 SALES TAX-FREE WEEK RUNS FROM AUGUST 17 TO 23
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut will hold its annual Sales Tax-Free Week from Sunday, August 17, through Saturday, August 23, 2025. During this weeklong sales tax holiday, retail purchases of most clothing and footwear items priced under $100 are exempt from the Connecticut sales tax. The exemption applies to each eligible item costing under $100, even if those items are purchased in the same transaction. “Our annual sales tax holiday gives Connecticut consumers some extra savings during the busy back-to-school retail season,” Governor Lamont said. “I encourage everyone to take advantage of these savings and, as always, support our many locally-owned small businesses.” “As students are preparing to head back to the classroom, Sales Tax-Free Week…
Mayor Ganim and The City of Bridgeport Emergency Operations Activate Cooling Center Protocol from August 11th at 12:00PM to August 14th at 8:00pm
Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport EOC in conjunction with Mayor Ganim advises all residents to take caution and seek refuge in cooling centers during normal business hours. Residents may utilize any of the locations listed below to seek shelter during periods of heat and increased health risk for those who have asthma. Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activity during the heat. Homeless communities may also visit shelters to seek refuge during the air quality advisory by calling 211. The Director of the Bridgeport Health and Social Services Department, Dr. Elizabeth Rivera-Rodriguez, is providing tips on how to stay safe during the upcoming rise in temperatures. “We are encouraging our seniors and most vulnerable populations to take care…
8/25 Brush Fire
Report of a brush fire on Route 8/25 median near exit 1C. 2025-08-12@2:00pm -- #Bridgeport CT #ctfire
Motorbike Crash
A man was injured when his motorbike and a car collided at Norman and State Street. 2025-08-11@7:01pm-- #Bridgeport CT
Stabbing!
https://youtube.com/shorts/lxqm03bqr8g Report of a person stabbed at the 800 block of William Street in Bridgeport. Initial reports say one victim was stabbed and the stabber fled the scene. Police are currently canvasing the area. We’re 100% independent, free to access, and driven by community—not corporations. Help us keep it that way by subscribing on Facebook, Patreon or give us a tip at ko-fi! patreon.com/doingitlocal ko-fi.com/doingitlocal
GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTIVATES EXTREME HOT WEATHER PROTOCOL FOR THE COMING WEEK
Cooling Centers Will Open and Can be Located by Visiting 211ct.org or Calling 2-1-1 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience another stretch of severely hot and humid conditions over the coming week, he is directing the state’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol to be activated effective at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025, and remain in effect through at least 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025. During this period, heat index values are expected to exceed 100 degrees, particularly on Wednesday and Thursday. This is the fourth time the protocol has been activated so far this year. The purpose of the protocol is to ensure that the most…