Bridgeport

UPDATE: Stolen Vehicle getaway At Trumbull Gardens Causes Crash

https://youtu.be/u3yv941hNHo UPDATE: from BPT Police: There was no shooting and the juveniles have been caught and arrested. The vehicle was stolen. Report of a shooting that occurred at the Trumbull Gardens around the 500 block of Trumbull Ave in Bridgeport. Witnesses on scene informed me that the crash was due to a shooting that occurred. Another witness said it had to do with teenagers with stolen cars, but nothing has been confirmed at this time.

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Structure Fire

https://youtu.be/BX5W8DvBuxM Fire department update: At approximately 9:00 am, the Bridgeport Fire Department responded to the 50 block of Sedgewick Street for a structure fire. Arriving units found a fire in the rear of the building. The fire was quickly knocked down. No injuries were reported, and the Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating. The American Red Cross is relocating the displaced residents; 6 adults and 2 children. Report of a fire on Sedgewick Street by North Ave in Bridgeport. Firefighters quickly arrived on scene and knocked down the fire and secured the building. The fire is out at this time. Red cross is on the way to relocate several families affected by the fire.

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Handheld & Backpack Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Prohibited Starting May 15

Westport, CT - The Conservation Department reminds Westport residents and landscape crews that this is the start of the second year of prohibition for gas-powered leaf blowers in Westport.  Starting on May 15, 2025, the use of handheld and backpack gas-powered leaf blowers are prohibited. Conservation Director Colin Kelly stated, “As of Thursday, May 15, 2025, gas-powered leaf blowers may not be used during Summer. According to the Leaf Blower Ordinance, passed by the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) in 2023, ‘Summer’ is defined as the days beginning on May 15th and ending on October 15th of each year.”  Additional information may be found on the Conservation Department page on the Town Website: Gas Powered Leaf Blower Ordinance Mr. Kelly continued, “Last year we…

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Bridgeport Public Schools Celebrates Historic South-West Conference Admission for Bassick and Harding High Schools

Bridgeport, CT — In a historic move for Bridgeport athletics, Bassick High School and Harding High School have been officially accepted into the South-West Conference (SWC), effective with the 2026–2027 school year. This marks the first time in over a decade that these two schools will compete as full members of a structured interscholastic athletic conference, opening new doors for student-athletes in the city.  The SWC voted last week to approve the expansion, which brings total membership to 16 schools. With this milestone, Bassick and Harding will now share the field, court, and track with some of the state’s most competitive and recognized programs, including Bethel, Brookfield, Bunnell, Immaculate, Joel Barlow, Kolbe Cathedral, Masuk, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Notre…

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