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Bridgeport Kicks Off Black History Month

Feb 3, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_6324" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Bridgeport Launches Black History Month"][/caption] City Hall Annex was the kick off for Black History Month for the City of Bridgeport. Deborah Caviness kicked off the event and Natalie Pryce was master ceremonies. Mayor Bill Finch brought his insight and introduced the hit of the event Muhammad Drammeh, 12, is an eighth grade honor student who recited President Barack Obama’s historic inaugural speech from memory. Chef Pierre of the Metric Restaurant and Grill on Cannon Street was the big hit with a history and sampling of soul food. The food was so good it will be a future restaurant review for DoingItLocal.com!

Taco Loco Super Bowl Special IS Super!

Feb 2, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_6317" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="We found the Super Bowl Package To Feed More Than 8 People!"][/caption] Last week Taco Loco Tweeted a Super Bowl Special I had to try. The special claims to feed 8 people, I found this claim to be false. I had six people to help polish this off, we weren't even close. The leftovers fed all six of us again the next day and we still had food left over.! The price is $49.95, if you take the original claim it feeds 8 that's only $6.24 a person! We are talking a meal for the Super Bowl not snacks! The variety will have something for everyone, my father in law and son loved the buffalo wings…

Fairfield PD Nab 3 Redding Road Break In

Feb 1, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_6312" align="alignleft" width="187" caption="Break in on Redding Road"][/caption] Fairfield Patrol Officers responded to a burglary in progress at 1301 Redding Road. The homeowner/ victim witnessed a suspect attempting to break a rear window and gain entry into her home. She called “911” describing the suspect as a white male, approximately twenty two years of age, with a thin build fleeing on foot through the front yard. He continued southbound on Redding Road to an awaiting small silver vehicle, parked approximately 100 yards away. Patrol Officers set up a perimeter of the surrounding streets and quickly located a motor vehicle traveling southbound on Bronson Road matching the description. Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop without incident and detained three subjects.…

Snooki Has Meatball err Bun In The Oven

Feb 1, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

The 24-year-old is reportedly pregnant with her first child by her boyfriend of one year Jionni LaValle, according to Star magazine. 'She is pregnant and has only told her closest friends and some family,' an insider told the publication. 'She’s been telling people that she has a big announcement coming,' the source added. Read full story....

Happenings NOW 2-1 thru 2–4-2012

Jan 31, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ ‎1:12am--#New Haven--Multiple reports of a police chase ending after suspect car crashes into a house on Winchester Street and that the resident of the home is trapped under the car. All hands working. Updates as we get them. UPDATE--Homeowner freed around 2:45am. 11:41pm--#West Haven--Armed robbery- person was shot at Campbell and Spring Street. Police are looking for a male blue coat black mask. 12:12am--#Bridgeport--Car rear ended at Orange and Central Ave. striking vehicle flees. Fire department reporting four injured, EMTs on the way. UPDATE--4 to the hospital. 11:36pm--#Bridgeport--Report of several shots fired near River Street/ North Washington Ave. Police on the way. 10:20pm--#Bridgeport--#cttraffic I-95 southbound exit 27 exit ramp State Police pursuit ends in a…

Open Mic Night At Two Boots

Jan 31, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Wednesday night is Open Mic Night at Two Boots! Music, poetry, comedy, readings, all talents are all encouraged attend! Sign up starts at 7pm and performances start at 8pm and runs until 11pm. Two Boots is located at 281 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport, their website it http://www.twobootsbridgeport.com/

Kids Injured In Bridgeport School Bus Accident

Jan 30, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Just before 3:30pm Monday afternoon a school bus traveling down Chopsey Hill Road near the intersection of Trumbull Avenue when a car reportedly swerved into the buses lane of travel. The bus swerved to miss the car but hit a utility pole. About 6-10 children were injured when they hit their heads either on the bus seat in front of them or on the windows. The children were checked as a precaution. No one was seriously injured. The uninjured children were transferred on to another bus and continued home.

Happenings NOW 01-30-2012

Jan 30, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ 12:01pm--#Norwalk--Pedestrian struck by car on the lower level parking at Home Depot. The woman was transported to Norwalk Hospital via EMS. 9:21am--Bridgeport--Police are investigating the untimely death of a 3 month old Grove Street infant. 1:52am--#Bridgeport--Report of a home invasion at 1080 Ogden St. Xtn. Woman hid in closet as known party along with 14 others with guns. Police are investigating. ‎1:44pm--Large bust of car racers in the Home Depot Parking lot at 656 Reservoir Avenue. Report of over 20 cars racing. Police have blocked all exits, now checking plates, license and registrations. 11:35pm--#Bridgeport--Repo man working State St. Park Ave. area....one woman refusing to get out of the vehicle, police on the way. 11:00pm--Police at…

6yr Old Charge with Sexual Assualt Playing Tag

Jan 29, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

San Francisco CA--HERCULES (CBS 5) – An East Bay dad claims a game of tag on the playground resulted in his 6-year-old son being accused of sexual assault – a decision he said was an overreaction by school officials. The parent, who asked only to be identified as Oswin, said his son was accused of brushing his best friend’s leg or groin while the two were playing on the playground at Lupine Hills Elementary in Hercules two months ago. Oswin said his child was kept in the principal’s office for two hours until he confessed. He was suspended, and a sexual battery charge was placed on his permanent school record. Read full story and see video report.....

Fire on Wade Street Bridgeport

Jan 29, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Shortly after 11:15pm Saturday night firefighters were called to 247 Wade Street for a structure fire. Firefighters found the back of the structure on fire. A strong breeze was concern but their quick work prevented the fire from spreading further. Homeowner Doreen Wallace Davis was at work when the blaze broke out. she lives elsewhere. The house was vacant at the time but a primary search was conducted which turned out negative. Acting Assistant Fire Chief James Cook told us upon arrival the house was heavily involved in fire from the rear, the first two engine companies got an attack line in and did an initial search. No firefighters were injured fighting the fire.

Breaking Now

Bridgeport Kicks Off Black History Month

Taco Loco Super Bowl Special IS Super!

Fairfield PD Nab 3 Redding Road Break In

Snooki Has Meatball err Bun In The Oven

Happenings NOW 2-1 thru 2–4-2012

Open Mic Night At Two Boots

Kids Injured In Bridgeport School Bus Accident

Happenings NOW 01-30-2012

6yr Old Charge with Sexual Assualt Playing Tag

Fire on Wade Street Bridgeport

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