Bridgeport Daily: Discrimination Suit Settled + Bank Robbery

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Aug. 27.

First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 87 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Bridgeport to settle discrimination complaint by dispatcher: A retired police detective who is now a dispatcher has settled with the city on claims that he was discriminated against. (CTPost)
2. Bridgeport man robs bank with object that appears to be gun, flees in taxi: Police have charged a Bridgeport man for robbing a bank brandishing what appeared to be a handgun. (WTNH.com)
3. Bridgeport News: Multi-Car Crash (doingitlocal.com)
4. Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck (doingitlocal.com)

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• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "CAT OF THE DAY! Ramon! We hate to see it- but Ramon is becoming a "long-timer" here at the shelter. He's a sweet guy with BEAUTIFUL grey coloring that just stands out. At least it does...to us. Please share Ramon to find him his forever ..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "HAPPY NATIONAL DOG DAY! Officer Merenda here- I think it's time for a photo drop! Drop your FAVORITE or BEST photo you have of your dog in the comments. (best could mean nicest, funniest, most representative...etc.) To get us started, he..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Don't miss out! If you missed last weeks backpack events, you don't want to miss this! Please bring a BPT ID, report card or utility bill as proof of residency. #Bridgeport #BPTUpdate #Back2School" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Take the heat seriously #Bridgeport! Reminder to keep you and your pets hydrated this #summer! #beattheheat #drinkwater #heatsafety" (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "Thanks for the great back to school tip St. Mark School, Stratford! " (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "Summer Reading Program 2021 was a great success! We had many children, teens, and adults participating this summer and reading many wonderful books! Congratulations to this year's winners! : Kids winners: Briana O., Victor M. Hernanda M...." (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "https://fb.watch/7CxqkWwjZd/ Come join us for story time, happening right now! We are streaming LIVE from the downtown branch. Come say hi!" (Facebook)

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— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor. He has previously worked for publications such as The New Haven Register and The Iowa City Press-Citizen.

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