A three-car crash with entrapment at the intersection of Wheeler Road and Shelton Road/Route 110 in Monroe injured six people, including one person who was trapped in a vehicle. Mutual aid from surrounding towns was requested as crews worked to treat the injured and free the trapped occupant. Unconfirmed radio reports said three trauma alerts were taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport. 07/06/2026@6:28PM
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced that expanded protections under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) took effect July 1, adding new safeguards aimed at protecting children online while strengthening privacy rights for all Connecticut residents. Under the updated law, companies are now prohibited from selling or using minors' personal data for targeted advertising. Businesses are also barred from using addictive design features intended to keep children on their platforms longer, collecting a minor's precise location unless it is necessary to provide the service, or profiling minors without consent. Direct messaging platforms must also include default settings that prevent adults from sending unsolicited messages to minors. "For too long, Big Tech has treated our children like social media cash cows,"…
Firefighters were called to the 200 block of Sheridan Street in Bridgeport around 9:00pm on July 4th for a building fire. Deputy Chief Cody said companies arrived to find heavy fire in the rear of the building. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack, knocked down the main body of the fire, and remained on scene for extensive overhaul, chasing hot spots throughout the building to make sure the fire was completely out. Cody said the crews had already been busy and were working in warm conditions, but were being rehabbed on scene. One firefighter was evaluated for a heat-related illness, but the injury was not considered serious. A witness told DoingItLocal the fire may have been caused by a lightning…
The Town of Fairfield invites residents to attend a public information session on Tuesday, July 14 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Fairfield Warde High School auditorium, 755 Melville Avenue, to learn more about recent roadway safety initiatives, including speed safety cameras (ATESDs) in school zones and Quick-Build road infrastructure projects. Recent roadway changes have generated questions from residents and prompted this community discussion. We now have our first month's data on these changes, making this an ideal time to report initial results. The information session is an opportunity for residents to learn more about the Town’s commitment to Vision Zero, understand more about these safety measures, and ask questions. Vision Zero, officially adopted by Fairfield in 2024,…
Governor Ned Lamont has announced a proposal that would guarantee every Connecticut high school senior access to at least one free college class before graduation, regardless of where they live, what school they attend, or their family's financial situation. The initiative builds on the state's growing dual credit programs by ensuring every senior can earn college credits through one of two pathways. Most students would take either a concurrent enrollment course taught at their high school by a credentialed instructor or a dual enrollment course on a college campus. Students whose schools do not offer either option would be able to take a free online course through Charter Oak State College. "Every Connecticut high school student deserves a running start…
Firefighters are on scene for a garage fire at the 1300 block of Nobel Avenue, with slight extension to the house.
Report of a car fire on I-95 Southbound between exits 19-18. The car is fully involved and two lanes are shut down at this time.
The Downtown Bridgeport Farmers Market is returning for the 2026 season, bringing fresh produce, local food vendors, live music, artisan crafts, and community resources to McLevy Green every Thursday beginning July 9. Hosted by the Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District (DSSD), the market will be open every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. through October 29. The season kicks off on July 9 with a live cooking demonstration by Chef Raquel Rivera of A Pinch of Salt, live music from local performers, handcrafted products from local vendors, and interactive arts activities provided by cARTie, the Art Museum Bus. Throughout the season, visitors can enjoy weekly live music, periodic cooking demonstrations by Chef Raquel Rivera and Deja Smith of Khemi's…
The City of Norwalk's annual Independence Day fireworks celebration will take place on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Calf Pasture Beach. The Norwalk Police Department will implement enhanced security measures throughout the event to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees. Uniformed officers, along with members of the Emergency Services Unit, will be patrolling the beach and surrounding areas during the festivities. Motorists traveling in lower East Norwalk should expect significant traffic delays before and after the fireworks display due to increased vehicle and pedestrian activity. Officers will be assigned to key traffic posts to help manage congestion and facilitate the safe movement of traffic. Drivers are urged to use extra caution, particularly along Beach Road, where…
The Bridgeport Police Department is urging riders and motorists to use extra caution after a series of serious motor scooter crashes, including one fatal crash, over the past two months. Police said several serious scooter crashes occurred throughout May and June, with the most recent happening on Sunday, June 28, at approximately 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Iranistan Avenue and Laurel Avenue, where a motor scooter and a passenger vehicle collided. Both operators suffered serious injuries. Other scooter crashes investigated this month occurred on June 4 at Laurel Avenue and Elmwood Avenue, June 21 at West Beach in Seaside Park, and June 27 at University Avenue and Broad Street. In May, a 61-year-old Bridgeport man was killed when his…
