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Bridgeport Announces Free Park Stickers Ahead of 2026 Season

Apr 26, 2026 n8n

MAYOR GANIM AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES ANNOUNCE DISTRIBUTION AND ROLLOUT OF FREE PARK STICKERS AHEAD OF 2026 SEASON BRIDGEPORT, CT – Mayor Joseph Ganim, in partnership with the Department of Public Facilities Parks and Recreation, is pleased to announce the rollout of free park stickers for Bridgeport residents, valid through May 2028. A special distribution day will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, ahead of the official opening of City parks for Memorial Day weekend. On April 26, residents may obtain their free park stickers at the following locations from 8am to 4pm: Seaside Park – West Beach Seaside Park – Perry Memorial Arch Additional Distribution Locations (Starting April 27) Beginning Monday, April 27, 2026, residents may…

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Sephora Agrees to Safeguards on Anti-Aging Products for Kids After CT Investigation

Apr 24, 2026 n8n

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG ANNOUNCES SEPHORA TO ADOPT SAFEGUARDS REGARDING MARKETING OF ANTI-AGING SKINCARE PRODUCTS TO KIDS FOLLOWING CONNECTICUT INVESTIGATION (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced that Sephora has adopted new safeguards regarding marketing of anti-aging skincare products to kids, resolving an investigation by the Connecticut Office of the Attorney General. In November 2024, Attorney General Tong sent a letter to beauty retailer Sephora regarding the company’s marketing and promotion of anti-aging products to children. The letter noted that many of these anti-aging products contain active ingredients, including retinol and other acids, that are often unsuitable for—and potentially even harmful—to children’s skin. Despite this, social media is rife with influencer content targeting young users suggesting such products will…

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Norwalk Police Arrest Barricaded Man Following Hours-Long Standoff

Apr 24, 2026 n8n

On April 20, 2026, at 8:59 AM, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a report of a psychiatric complaint. The caller, who was outside the residence, reported that her 20-year-old son, David Erik Wenger, was inside the home and threatening to harm himself. The caller further advised that Wenger had previously made statements about attempting “suicide by cop” and was extremely agitated. Officers responded to the scene and confirmed that no other individuals were inside the residence. Upon arrival, officers observed Wenger on the porch, armed with a saw and a knife, and bleeding from his hand. As officers attempted to establish communication, Wenger threatened to kill officers if they entered the residence. He repeatedly moved in and out of the home,…

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4 Alarm Fire In Bridgeport

Apr 14, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport firefighters responded to a large fire in the 1600 block of East Main Street that started in the back of a building and spread to the adjacent building. Crews worked quickly to bring the fire under control and stayed on scene to make sure everything was fully out. No injuries were reported, and everyone inside—including pets—was able to get out safely. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and additional crews were called in to give firefighters a break during the long response. Multiple fire marshals are on scene investigating. 2026-04-14@12:41PM #BridgeportCT #BridgeportFire #StructureFire #WorkingFire #2AlarmFire #Firefighters #BreakingNews #EmergencyResponse #EastMainStreet #FireDepartment #CTNews #LocalNews #FirstResponders #FireScene #DevelopingStory #PublicSafety #MultipleBuildings Report of multiple buildings on fire in the area of…

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Man Stabbed

Apr 10, 2026 Alex

[video mp4="https://www.doingitlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/master-385.mp4"][/video] Bridgeport Police responded to the 200 block of State Street for an assault. One man was stabbed in the neck, and was transported to the hospital, and the suspect fled the scene. Police are currently investigating.

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Bridgeport House Fire

Apr 7, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters were called to the scene of a home on Hallock Street in Bridgeport, for a house fire. They had to run a firehose line from Main Street, where unconfirmed radio reports say that cars ran over the hose line. Firefighters handled the situation and knocked down the fire. The extent of the injuries is unknown at the time, and the State Fire Marshal was called to the scene.

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Bridgeport Firefighter Murdered

Mar 28, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

UNCONFIRMED sources report that a Bridgeport firefighter was murdered on Feeley Street in Stratford, allegedly involving a girlfriend’s ex in what may be a domestic-related incident. DoingItLocal reached out to a Bridgeport spokesperson, who stated only that “Chief Edwards is aware.” There has been no release from Stratford Police at this time, and details remain limited 2026-03-28@3:00AMish #BreakingNews #StratfordCT #BridgeportCT #FairfieldCounty #ConnecticutNews #DevelopingStory #Unconfirmed #FirstResponders #Firefighter #LocalNews #DoingItLocal #PoliceInvestigation #CTNews

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New Age-Progressed Image Released in Bianca Lebron Case

Mar 18, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/A2i4bcqwlQ0 Bridgeport officials on Wednesday released a new age-progressed image of Bianca Lebron, the young girl who vanished in 2001 while on her way to school near the former Elias Howe School. The updated image, created by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, is intended to show what Bianca may look like today and to generate new leads in a case that has remained unsolved for more than two decades. According to officials, Bianca was last seen waiting to go to school on the morning she disappeared. The National Center became involved the following day and has continued working alongside investigators to keep her case in the public spotlight. Authorities said age progression is a critical tool used…

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Mugshot of Fredrick Jerome Pate alongside a Taurus G2C 9mm handgun and loaded magazines recovered during a Norwalk traffic stop.
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Norwalk Police Make Arrest Following Traffic Stop

Mar 6, 2026 Alex

On March 2, 2026, at 10:52 AM, Norwalk Patrol Officer Arvanitakis observed a Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling westbound on Westport Avenue displaying an improper printed temporary registration plate affixed to the rear of the vehicle. Officer Arvanitakis conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of 315 Westport Avenue. During the stop, the operator of the vehicle, identified as Fredrick Jerome Pate, was found to be operating with a suspended driver’s license. Further investigation revealed that the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee was unregistered and uninsured. Officers conducted a search of the vehicle and recovered a 9mm magazine loaded with seven rounds from the rear passenger area. Officers also located a Taurus Arms G2C 9mm handgun in the trunk of the…

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