8/25 Crash
A two-car crash was reported on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 1 B with injuries, expect delays. 2025-11-28@12:28pm-- #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic
Shed/Garage Fire
Derby firefighters quickly extinguished a garage or shed fire at the intersection of Hawthorne Avenue and Talmadge Street on Thursday evening. The fire did not spread to any nearby structures, and no injuries were reported. 2025-11-27@6:28pm -- #Derby CT #ctfire
Ring in the Holidays with Stratford’s Tree Lighting and First Holiday Market this Friday, November 28, 2025
STRATFORD- Stratford Mayor Laura R. Hoydick invites residents to participate in Stratford’s first Holiday Market. Over 28 organizations will be present representing vendors, artisans and community partners. Come do some holiday shopping! Mayor Hoydick noted, “I’m thrilled to invite everyone to join us on Friday, November 28th for Stratford’s first-ever Holiday Market on the Town Hall Green, held in conjunction with our annual tree lighting and a special meet and greet with Santa. This brings the very best of our community, with local vendors, families, friends, and neighbors kicking off the season together! I look forward to seeing everyone there!” Highlights of the day will include photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, where each family will receive a complimentary printed photo. Complimentary children’s activities…
Westport Ulta Theft Case Ends in $50K Bond Arrest
Police say a months-old shoplifting case at Ulta Beauty in Westport has now resulted in an arrest after surveillance video helped identify a suspect. Store management reported the theft on November 3, after discovering the incident during a routine review of security footage from September 6. According to investigators, two individuals entered the store together, with one intentionally creating a distraction while the second suspect, later identified as Peggy Inesti, allegedly removed multiple bottles of fragrance and testers from store shelves and placed them into a tote bag. Both suspects then exited the store without paying for the merchandise. The total loss was reported at $1,726. Through information sharing with other law enforcement agencies investigating similar thefts in their jurisdictions,…
Home for the Brave Celebrates Major Expansion With Ribbon Cutting in Bridgeport
https://youtu.be/07Im1luDbug A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held this week at Home for the Brave in Bridgeport, celebrating the completion of a major multi-million-dollar renovation aimed at expanding veteran housing and services. The approximately $3.7 million project added 11 new private veteran suites, a new elevator for full ADA accessibility, updated medical and counseling rooms, and a new outdoor courtyard and gathering space designed for therapeutic use and community events. Local and state officials joined staff, supporters, and veterans for the ceremony, praising the nonprofit’s continued commitment to helping formerly homeless veterans transition into stable, independent lives. The expansion allows Home for the Brave to serve more veterans at a time when housing insecurity remains a critical issue across Greater Bridgeport.
Traffic Advisory – Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Road Race –
Thursday, November 27, 2025 The Pequot Running Club of Fairfield will be holding its annual Thanksgiving Day five-mile road race on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The race kicks off in Southport and will initially enter Westport from Pequot Avenue/Beachside Avenue. It then travels North on Sasco Creek Road, East on Greens Farms Road, Northwest on Clapboard Hill Road, South on Maple Avenue South, West on Greens Farms Road, South on New Creek Road and then East on Beachside Avenue until the race re-enters Southport on Pequot Avenue. The race is scheduled to begin at 8:00 am and should have completely exited all Westport roads by approximately 11:00 am. While the race is traveling through town, residents and motorists can expect…
I-95 Crash!
Report of a spun out tractor trailer by exit 27 Southbound on I-95 taking up the left and center lanes.
Merritt Crash
A one-car rollover crash on the Merritt Parkway northbound near exit 29, which is the former exit 47. The driver fled the scene according to unconfirmed reports. 2025-11-25@10:19pm-- #Fairfield CT #cttraffic
Man Pinned While Changing Tire on I-95
A man was pinned while changing a tire on I-95 southbound near Exit 36. According to unconfirmed reports, a tourniquet was applied to his leg. This is a developing story and no further details have been released. 2025-11-24@5:39pm-- #Milford CT #cttraffic
Bridgeport Public Schools Reports Lowest Chronic Absenteeism Rate in Five Years
Bridgeport Public Schools announced significant progress in reducing chronic absenteeism, reaching the lowest rate in five years. According to the latest data shared with the district by the Connecticut State Department of Education, Bridgeport Public Schools has reduced its chronic absenteeism rate to 22.6 percent as of October 2025, a major improvement from 32.0 percent in October 2024 and below pre-pandemic levels. Five Year Comparison of October Chronic Absenteeism2025 - 22.6 percent2024 - 32.0 percent2023 - 28.0 percent2022 - 29.9 percent2021 - 30.6 percent2020 - 31.1 percent Early internal indicators for November show continued progress, with the district estimating 23 percent, compared to historical November rates that typically range from 27 percent to 32 percent. “These numbers show us something…