Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.

Happenings NOW

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ 4:28pm--#Stratford #ctfire--Stratford fire is busy today. This time a garage fire in the back of 122 King Street. 3:26pm--#Stratford--#ctfire--Fire department on scene confirms flames visible at 605 Second Hill Lane. 2:55pm#Fairfield--Fulling Mill Lane resident has her hand stuck under the seat of her car, fire department on the way to free her. ‎1:50pm--#Trumbull--Construction worker injured after falling over 10 feet on Quarry Road near the theaters. ‎12:01am--#Bridgeport--Report of a motorcyclist struck by a vehicle at Circular Ave. and Fairfield Ave. near the library in Black Rock. ‎11:38pm—#Bridgeport--Police arrest a tenant at 938 State Street for threatening to shoot the manager of this rooming house. 10:48pm--#Bridgeport—Strong armed robbery on 394 North Bishop Ave. by the dumpsters.…

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Housatonic Community College $17.8 Million Grant

The Housatonic Community College (HCC) has been awarded a share of a $17.8 million grant, which will use to create Regional Advanced Manufacturing Center for Southwestern Connecticut at the college. The center will expand the college's manufacturing education capability to give students the 21st century knowledge and skills needed by today's manufacturers. It will feature a manufacturing lab, an engineering/design studio, and a welding lab to be used to support the college's credit and non-credit manufacturing courses.

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Connecticut Against Violence

Friday night was the first meeting of a series for Connecticut Against Violence and youths across the city of Bridgeport. Founded by Lt. David Daniels and DJ Kingsley Osei, Connecticut Against Violence will use hip-hop music combined with many and their message to inspire youths against violence.

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Bridgeport Kicks Off Black History Month

[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!

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Taco Loco Super Bowl Special IS Super!

[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…

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Fairfield PD Nab 3 Redding Road Break In

[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.…

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Snooki Has Meatball err Bun In The Oven

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....

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Happenings NOW 2-1 thru 2–4-2012

[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…

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Open Mic Night At Two Boots

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/

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