Structure Fire
Bridgeport Firefighters are on the scene of a structure fire on Gem Avenue. Report of a fire in an interior wall. 2025-08-15@10:13am-- #Bridgeport CT
Two I-95 Crashes
Two crashes on I-95 one in Bridgeport near exit 27 and one in Milford near exit 32. 2025-08-14@6:40pm-- #cttraffic
Alert – Fake “Invoices” from Westport P&Z Department
Westport’s Planning & Zoning Department is warning residents about scammers posing as officials and demanding public hearing fees through phone calls, texts, personal emails, or payment apps like Venmo, Zelle, or CashApp. All official fees are paid directly to the Town of Westport using secure methods, and residents should report suspicious requests to Planning & Zoning at 203-341-1030 or the Westport Police non-emergency line at 203-341-6000.
Bridgeport Public Schools Expands Family Support as Funding Gap Drives Transportation Changes
Bridgeport, CT — Bridgeport Public Schools continues to navigate serious financial challenges, including an approximate $67 million budget gap last year which the district managed to close and a projected shortfall in FY26-27. To balance the budget while preserving classroom instruction and essential student services, the district made the difficult decision last spring to adjust student transportation eligibility which extended students walking distance. Effective this fall, the walking distance requirement has increased to 1.5 miles for elementary students and 2.5 miles for high school students. While this change may affect some families, it was made out of necessity to avoid deeper cuts to academic programs, staffing, and classroom resources. The district will continue working with city and state leaders to…
Downtown Bridgeport Awarded $5,000 CT Main Street Center Accelerator Grant
BRIDGEPORT, CT – AUGUST 12, 2025 – The Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District (DSSD) was recently awarded a $5,000 CT Main Street Accelerator Grant from CT Main Street Center (CMSC). The award was made at the conclusion of the Bridgeport DSSD’s participation in CMSC’s signature downtown leadership program. During the virtual, six-month Main Street Accelerator program, the Bridgeport DSSD collaborated with Groundwork Bridgeport, the City of Bridgeport’s Office of Planning & Economic Development, and the Bridgeport Arts + Cultural Council to apply the insights gained from the program to develop the concept for the Arcade Food Hall, an entrepreneurial ecosystem for food businesses housed in a beautifully restored historic structure located at the heart of the neighborhood. The Main Street Accelerator grant will…
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG LAUNCHES OPERATION ROBOCALL ROUNDUP, ISSUES WARNING LETTERS TO 37 TELECOM COMPANIES
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced the launch of Operation Robocall Roundup, a multistate effort by the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force to crack down on robocalls across the country. Attorney General Tong and 50 bipartisan attorneys general are sending warning letters to 37 voice providers demanding that they act now to stop illegal robocalls being routed through their networks. “Robocalls aren’t just annoying, they are a primary pathway for scammers to steal information and inflict serious financial harm. We are cracking down on the country’s worst scam enablers with the full weight of 50 attorneys general across the nation. If you receive a call or a text from someone you do not recognize, do not answer, do…
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…