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East Side Farmers Market is open tomorrow

the East Side Farmers Market is open tomorrow from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Washington Park! For more than 18 years, the Bridgeport Health Department has proudly hosted the East Side Farmers Market, providing residents with access to fresh, affordable produce, healthy food options, community resources, and valuable health programs. EAST SIDE FARMERS MARKET Washington Park – 511 E. Washington Avenue, Bridgeport Every Wednesday through October 14 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tomorrow’s Market Features: Cooking Demo with Chef Deja | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM SNAP Matching – BFMC SFMNP Registration – City of Bridgeport Department of Health & Social Services CHOICES / Aging Answers Department Nutmeg Spay/Neuter Clinic IMPORTANT: Only three SFMNP registration days remain this season,…

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OVER 100 MORNING FLOOD-RELATED CALLS

Sep 13, 2026 Alex

The Bridgeport Police Department responded to approximately 100 flood-related calls during a period of five hours Sunday morning after heavy rains rapidly inundated the entire city. Many of the calls were for stranded vehicles in flooded intersections, after motorists attempted to drive through the water. Numerous drivers abandoned their vehicles that were disabled by flooding in dangerous places in the road. Those vehicles had to be towed. There were also many calls for severe water leaks in homes and commercial properties. The flooding and leaks also created traffic congestion in many neighborhoods. Some of areas hardest hit by flooding were the Rooster River area in the North End, East Main Street and Crescent Avenue on the East Side, Bishop Avenue.…

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Pedestrian Struck

Sep 12, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

A pedestrian was struck at Thorme and Main Street and transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.

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FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE vs PEDESTRIAN COLLISION/EVADING

Sep 11, 2026 Alex

On July 21, 2025, at approximately 3:19 AM, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a call from a citizen. The citizen reported finding an unresponsive female lying on the ground at the intersection of Noble Avenue and Berkshire Avenue. Emergency Medical Response Units were dispatched to the location. American Medical Response, Bridgeport Fire Engine 10, and Bridgeport Police Officers arrived on scene, located the unresponsive female, and rendered medical aide. She was then transported to Bridgeport Hospital. Police Officers on scene observed large amounts of debris near Noble Avenue and Putnam Street that appeared to be caused by a motor vehicle collision. The Bridgeport Crash Reconstruction Team was requested and responded to the location. A preliminary investigation was completed, and…

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One shot

Sep 6, 2026 Alex

Report of one person shot at Boston ave, near Kossuth st. by the Citgo gas station. According to unconfirmed radio reports it was one person shot in the side who is being transported to a local hospital.

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How Bridgeport Public Schools Prepared for the Year

Sep 6, 2026 Alex

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — While students were away for summer break, teams across Bridgeport Public Schools worked to prepare for the 2026-2027 school year through teacher recruitment, facility improvements, instructional planning, and operational enhancements. “We had a lot of work in front of us this summer, and our people stepped up,” said Interim Superintendent Dr. Royce Avery. “Whether it was hiring teachers, preparing our buildings, strengthening instruction or improving our systems, the focus was the same: doing better for our students.” Teacher recruitment remained a top priority. The district reduced more than 80 teacher vacancies to 21, including just one remaining Special Education vacancy, through aggressive hiring efforts and summer interview events. Building Operations teams completed projects across the district, including…

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BRIDGEPORT POLICE ARREST MAN INVOLVED IN HIT-AND-RUN

Sep 5, 2026 Alex

On March 19, 2025, at approximately 9:42 a.m., the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received multiple calls reporting a pedestrian had been struck at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and Ellsworth Street. American Medical Response, Bridgeport Fire Engine 7, and Bridgeport Police Officers were dispatched to the location. Officers were advised that the responsible SUV had fled the scene. Upon arrival, Bridgeport Police Officers observed a female pedestrian lying face down in the eastbound lane at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and Ellsworth Street. American Medical Response and Bridgeport Fire Engine 7 personnel arrived and rendered aid. The female was subsequently transported by American Medical Response to St. Vincent’s Hospital, where she was listed in critical condition. The pedestrian was identified…

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BPD AND FBI TASK FORCES SEIZE LARGE QUANTITY OF DRUGS

Sep 5, 2026 Alex

Bridgeport Police Task force Officers, in conjunction with Federal Bureau of Investigation Safe Streets Tasks Force Officers, seized a large quantity of illegal narcotics from an East Side stash house on Wednesday night. In a stash house on Ohio Avenue in Bridgeport, officers and detectives found 1,555.82 grams of fentanyl pills, 209.19 grams of cocaine, 2.4 grams of heroin, and 1,704.08 grams of marijuana. They also found a press used for compressing powdered narcotics into kilograms, as well as other narcotics packaging equipment and materials in that house. Officers and detectives also executed a search warrant at the Morales Market at Kossuth Street and Jane Street in Bridgeport on Wednesday night, as well at two locations in Shelton. No evidence…

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BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS

Aug 29, 2026 Alex

BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Bridgeport Public Library is welcoming September with a variety of programs for children, teens, adults, and families, including a visit from Connecticut’s Kid Governor, activities for young creators, chess clubs, yoga classes, and an online author talk. On Tuesday, September 1, teens ages 12 to 19 can take part in Comic & Manga Hour from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Burroughs-Saden Teen Room. The program will feature discussions, crafts, and selections from favorite shows and movies while introducing teens to library services including Kanopy, Libby, and Hoopla. No registration is required. More information about teen programs is available at: https://bportlibrary.org/teens/ The Newfield Branch will welcome Connecticut’s 2026 Kid Governor Tessa Hallinan and Cabinet Member Alyvia…

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PT Barnum Shooting

Aug 22, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport police responded to the 200 block of St. Stephens Road at approximately 5:57 p.m. after a ShotSpotter activation reported eight rounds fired. Police said one person self-transported to a local hospital with a gunshot wound. The victim’s condition is unknown at this time. The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating. Updates will be provided as they become available.

East Side Farmers Market is open tomorrow

OVER 100 MORNING FLOOD-RELATED CALLS

Pedestrian Struck

FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE vs PEDESTRIAN COLLISION/EVADING

One shot

How Bridgeport Public Schools Prepared for the Year

BRIDGEPORT POLICE ARREST MAN INVOLVED IN HIT-AND-RUN

BPD AND FBI TASK FORCES SEIZE LARGE QUANTITY OF DRUGS

BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS

PT Barnum Shooting

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