Bridgeport News: Head Strike After Viewing Sun
2024-04-08@2:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A resident at 3030 Park was looking up at the sun when the fell back and hit their head. EMS on the way.
Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport Announce the Return of Household Bulk Pickup
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport announced the return of the Household Bulk Trash Pickup Program for 2024. This program gives residents the opportunity to discard large items, such as furniture and appliances, that may be difficult to transport to the Transfer Station and are not part of regular weekly trash collection. The program will have different guidelines for removal this year, where residents will be able to discard trash on scheduled date periods specified by the Department of Public Facilities, depending on the district. This will further give residents the flexibility to have their pickup completed at a time that is most convenient for them. Public Facilities has established a dedicated phone number for residents…
8/25 Southbound Shutdown
2024-04-07@2:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A three car crash on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 2 has the highway shutdown in the southbound lane.
8/25 Crash
2024-04-06@10:52pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 5.
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
2024-04-06@5:21pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters were called to a bedroom fire in the 200 block of Vine Street. Witnesses said that everyone made it out safely. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. Eight people were displaced and the Red Cross is attending to their immediate needs.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2024-04-06@3:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire was a city utility bucket truck in the maintenance area of River Street near animal control. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.
Trumbull Gardens Shoot-Out
2024-04-04@9:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A number of viewers reported a gun battle at Trumbull Gardens last night right after 9pm. A car appears to be caught between the shooters. About 14 shots were fired. There were no reports of anyone shot. This is why viewer pictures are so important, to let your neighbor know what is happening !!
Bridgeport News: Odor of Gas
2024-04-05@12:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on scene confirming an odor of gas indoors in an apartment building in the 500 block of Noble Avenue.
Mount Growmore Development Takes Two Steps Forward: City Executes Professional Services Agreement to Bid Out and Contract for Sitework
Planning & Zoning Commission Approves Supportive Zoning Amendment Bridgeport, CT – On March 25th, the City’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zoning map amendment that supports the mixed-use development of Mount Growmore; a community-led redevelopment in Bridgeport’s East End neighborhood. Conceived by the nonprofit development organization, The East End Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (“NRZ”) Market & Café Inc., the Mount Growmore project will create a new hydroponic farm and community wellness campus, along with an educational center and training facility on the 2-acre former brownfield site. In addition, on March 22nd, Mayor Ganim executed a Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Environmental by which the company will work with the East End NRZ Market and Café, Inc. and the City’s Office of Planning and Economic…
I-95 Wood On The Highway
2024-04-02@1:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- Report of wood on the highway I-95 northbound from 26 to exit 27.