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Bank Robbery Triggers School Lockdowns + New City Councilor

Here are all the top news stories in Bridgeport along with key events in town.

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Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Dec. 22.

First, today's weather:

A little morning rain. High: 45 Low: 29.

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Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

  1. Two Bridgeport Schools Enter 'Lock-In' During Bank Robbery Investigation: Police were called to Webster Bank on Tuesday morning. (Daily Voice)
  2. Bridgeport Police investigate two shootings: Police responded to Park Avenue and Washington Terrace on shooting calls. (WFSB)
  3. Bridgeport City Council appoints Rolanda Smith to succeed Mary Evette Brantley (New Haven Register)
  4. Bridgeport Orgs Benefit From Federal Credit Union Foundation (Press Release Desk)
  5. Convicted killer held on $2.5M bond in connection with 2013 Bridgeport murder of Aryndel Castro (CTPost)

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Today in Bridgeport:

From my notebook:

  • Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "Congratulations to the Kindergarten class at Saint Joseph School, Danbury on their successful Kinder Pajama/Book Drive! They collected 76 PJs and 26 books for kids in need in the Danbury area!" (Facebook)
  • Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "We aren’t sure if it was the great Welcome sign at the entrance or the excitement in every classroom that was heard down the halls, but Dr. Steven Cheeseman's visit to St. Raphael Academy Bridgeport was one to remember! The grade 1 stude..." (Facebook)
  • Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "TOMORROW! We are still accepting donations towards this event- all types of pet food needed with special need for CAT food! Thank you everyone :)" (Facebook)
  • City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "The holiday week is here. Wishing you all happy holidays as we look forward to what the new year will bring. #bridgeport #HolidaySeason" (Facebook)
  • Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "CAT OF THE DAY! Barnaby! Barnaby is strutting his stuff around the cat room- wondering where his crowd of admirers is. Barnaby is an independent type of kitty that loves to find the warmest patch of sunlight in the room and soak it in. I..." (Facebook)
  • City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Great news Hockey fans!! CT Ice returns to #Bridgeport and the Webster Bank Arena in January 2022. PS: we hear tickets make great stocking stuffers. #CTICE #Hockey #WinterSports" (Facebook)
  • Bridgeport YMCA: "We’ve been through a lot together since the start of the pandemic, but our mission to strengthen our community has remained the same. From distributing meals to after school care to outreach to families to life-saving drowning prevention..." (Facebook)
  • Bridgeport YMCA: "Y Swim Lessons accommodate students of varying abilities to help foster a sense of achievement as swimmers’ progress between levels. Register for Winter 1 swim lessons today!" (Facebook)

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— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.

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