What's up Bridgeport! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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1. Bridgeport leaders have a message for those calling for Chief Porter to leave (ctpost.com) — Community leaders, clergy, and local officials gathered outside Bridgeport's Government Center to publicly back Police Chief Roderick Porter amid union-led calls for his removal and ongoing lawsuits. Supporters highlighted lower crime, tighter overtime controls, and Porter's community outreach, while acknowledging an outside law firm is now reviewing department working conditions under pressure from his critics.
2. 2 men, 2 juveniles arrested after alleged street fight in Bridgeport (wtnh.com) — Bridgeport police say two local men and two juveniles were arrested Friday after officers responded to a reported street fight on Noble Avenue near Maple Street. The men allegedly interfered with officers, while one teen is accused of damaging a police car with a basketball, leading to multiple breach-of-peace and related charges.
3. Bridgeport-Stamford Inventory Surges While Prices Stay Above $750K (newsbreak.com) — If you're house-hunting or selling in Bridgeport right now, you'll see many more listings on the market but still at premium prices, with a median around $776,000. Homes here are selling far faster than the national average, and sellers are cutting prices less often, so buyers gain choices but not big bargaining power.
4. Flock's Camera-Equipped Drones Take to the Skies as Emergency Responders, Raising New Privacy Questions (belaaz.com) — Bridgeport recently turned down a proposed $500,000 lease for two Flock Safety emergency-response drones, joining other cities wary of expanded aerial surveillance. While some departments praise the drones' rapid response times, critics in and beyond Connecticut remain concerned about data retention, access by federal agencies, and whether safeguards can truly protect residents' privacy.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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