Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's car fire is being hosted by Bridgeport at Freeman and Stratford Avenue. Firefighters quickly took care of it. 2026-02-19@5:05pm-- #Bridgeport CT
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SUBMITS TESTIMONY SUPPORTING LEGISLATION COMBATTING YOUTH SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today submitted testimony in support of legislation he proposed with Governor Ned Lamont to combat youth social media addiction, including by prohibiting social media companies from exposing minors to harmful and addictive algorithms and notifications without parental consent. “Young people spend hours each day glued to social media, with dire consequences for their learning, relationships, and mental health. These platforms are addictive by design, with constant, attention-grabbing alerts and algorithms designed to override self-control, to maximize the platform’s profit at the expense of children’s and teens’ well-being. We must prioritize the health and development of our youth by enabling parental supervision, rather than setting young people up to fall victim to addictive and destructive social…
Armed Robbery Causes School Shutdown
https://youtube.com/shorts/CrqMSvXZOZY Fairfield, CT — Fairfield Police have taken all suspects into custody following an early morning armed robbery and home invasion investigation that prompted a large police response and temporary shelter-in-place order in the Candlewood Road area. Officers responded just before 2:30 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026 to reports of an armed robbery and possible home invasion. Police quickly secured the victims and initially detained one suspect, while another person of interest was later located in Hamden. Investigators then worked to locate two additional suspects believed to still be in the immediate area, leading to a significant police presence around Candlewood Road and Black Rock Turnpike and instructions for nearby residents to shelter in place and avoid the area.…
Food Truck Fire
Report of a food truck fire at Park Avenue and Eckhart Street in Fairfield. Firefighters were alerted to it by a passerby that saw smoke, and they forced entry and extinguished the fire.
Intersection Crash
https://youtube.com/shorts/eAH_sHCtlhI Report of a 2 car crash at the intersection of Park Ave and State Street in Bridgeport. One person was transported with significant injuries.
Welcome To The World Little One!
Welcome to the world, little one! Congrats to the family and to the AMR crew who stepped in for a surprise delivery on Clifford Street tonight.
Crash!
Report of a crash between a car and a motorbike at Lindley and North Avenue. There are no further details. 2026-03-16@8:19pm-- #Bridgeport CT
I-95 Crash
A multi-car crash I-95 southbound between exits 26 and 27. No word on injuries at this time. Unconfirmed reports of 7 vehicles involved. 2026-02-16@1:24pm -- #Bridgeport CT
Big, wonderful changes are coming to your Stratford Library!
Starting Wednesday February 23, we will be undergoing construction. When it is finished, Stratford Library will have a renovated Teen space, a reorganized Reference space, an updated public computer lab, and a brand new uCreate maker space. There will be new lighting, new ductwork, a new ceiling and new heating and cooling systems. This work, which will last several months, will take place in the section of the Library that houses Adult and Teen services, including the Adult fiction and nonfiction collections, the computer lab, the study rooms, the Conference Room and the Board Room. During this time, there will be no access to that part of the Library, and there will be no public seating. The Children's Department and…
Stratford Health Department Hosting Free “Know Your Numbers” Health Screening Event
STRATFORD, CT — The Stratford Health Department is inviting residents to take an important step toward better heart health by attending a free “Know Your Numbers” Health Screening event on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at 468 Birdseye Street, 1st Floor Game Room. This community event is designed to raise awareness about heart health and provide residents with access to key health screenings at no cost. Screenings will include blood pressure, A1c (blood sugar), cholesterol, and BMI measurements — all important indicators that help individuals understand their overall cardiovascular health and risk factors. By knowing these numbers, residents can make informed decisions about lifestyle changes, follow up with healthcare providers if necessary, and take proactive…