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Tomorrow, at 1475 State St. Bridgeport FuelCell Plant will be extracting from 8am- 4pm. Should the community detect any mercaptan “gas odor” during the extraction outdoors, please be assured that it is not a gas leak and does not pose any bodily harm. There is no need to call 911. Should the community detect odor from indoors, they should proceed to call 911.
https://youtu.be/X6LsdJf3JME The Bridgeport School District recently hosted a week-long Principal's Academy designed to equip school leaders with the tools and strategies needed to create a positive school culture and improve academic performance. According to participants, the workshop was a resounding success, providing valuable insights and practical guidance. Key Takeaways from the Principal's Academy: Focus on Teacher Support: The workshop emphasized the importance of supporting teachers with the resources and training they need to be successful. Participants learned how to provide more effective coaching and mentoring, leading to improved instruction and student outcomes. Culture Building: School leaders gained insights into creating a positive and inclusive school culture that fosters student engagement and well-being. The workshop highlighted the connection between a strong…
Police are investigating a person being shot in the 2200 block of East Main Street near Foster Square. There are no further details at this time. 2024-08-19@2:35pm--#Bridgeport CT
A crash at Boston Avenue at Sheridan Street. Somehow one of the vehicles damaged a store window across the street. 2024-08-18@7:36pm--
Today's vehicle fire is at Chipotle Mexican Grill at 265 East Main Street. I'll leave it to our viewers to speculate! 2024-08-18@5:35pm--#Bridgeport CT
First responders on the scene of a one-car spinout on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 5. Our sponsor can teach you how to avoid hydroplaning! 2024-08-18@11:08am--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic
Report (unconfirmed) of a stabbing in the 160 block of Wilson Street. 2024-08-18@12:26am--#Bridgeport CT
Bridgeport Police are investigating a shots fired incident at Ridge and Walnut Street. So far no reports of anyone or anything hit. Police did collected a couple of shell casings. 2024-08-17@10:42pm--#Bridgeport CT
Report of a truck rollover in the median Route 8/25 northbound past exit 5. First reports said exit 3 but the area was clear and traffic backup continues towards exit 5. We could not get any photo or video but if you have any please post here. 2024-08-17@3:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic
On August 17, 2024, at approximately 2:25 am Bridgeport Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation near the intersection of Stratford Avenue and Carroll Avenue. ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection system. Once gunshots are fired in an area covered by this service, police receive a notification within one minute directing them to the location of the gunfire. As police responded to the east end, the Emergency Operations Center provided updates to the officers. Citizens reported hearing multiple shots fired and observing 2 victims shot. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive 28-year-old Bridgeport woman lying on the sidewalk along the fence-line for 1365 Stratford Avenue. The victim appeared to have succumbed to fatal injuries. Medics quickly arrived and pronounced the victim deceased…