Bridgeport Daily: Double Homicide + Car Hits Downtown Cafe

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Sept. 10.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 72 Low: 57.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. 2 Killed In Shooting At Home In Bridgeport: Police: Police said officers were shot at while they were approaching the home. The suspect is in custody. (Bridgeport Patch)
2. Bridgeport News: Car Hits Downtown Cafe: One person was injured in the wreck. (doingitlocal.com)
3. Bridgeport Housatonic Museum of Art reopens with grand celebration of collective exhibitions: The art show will be at the Lafayette Hall on the Housatonic Community College campus. (WTNH.com)
4. Bridgeport Democratic primaries could change council lineup (CT Post)
5. Support Surges For Wife Of Bridgeport Man Who Died Saving Items In Flood (Northern Highlands Daily Voice)
6. Obituary: Craig Brown, 59, of Bridgeport (Bridgeport Patch)
7. 'This is devastating': Wolf walks through Bridgeport, assesses damage from Ida (The Reporter)

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Today in Bridgeport:

• Phantoms of the Bijou (7:30 PM)

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "CAT OF THE DAY- Ramon! Poor Ramon. He keeps getting overlooked as more pets become available for adoption. This adorable kitty is mild-tempered, beautiful, and most of all READY for his forever home. Could that be with you? All adoptions..." (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "This week has blessed up with some beautiful weather, so what did the fifth grade class at St. Rose of Lima School do? They decided to go outdoors to write their daily religion reflections amongst God's handiwork! They wrote about the bl..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Please take advantage of community testing here in #Bridgeport. Testing happening this week at North Branch Library ! September 9th & 10th 6AM-12PM #BPTUpdates #BPTTesting #Coronavirus #CovidTesting" (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "https://fb.watch/7U_Jtl0a1p/ Evening storytime LIVE from the East Side Library!!! Join us" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Can opener, magnet & coaster ! You can find this universal #BPT200 swag at one of our partnering events happening this weekend. For more info check out http://ow.ly/XZLT50G79qK. #bpt200destination #bridgeport" (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "https://fb.watch/7VTBk4FQQ3/ Thursday storytime LIVE from the East Side Library. Join us!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Tip of the Day: Eat as a family as frequently as possible. Involve kids in meal planning, preparation and clean up. In addition, adults should take a break from electronics and spend one-to-one time each..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Tip of the Day: Time spent in front of a television, computer, tablet, cell phone or video games should be limited to two hours per day." (Facebook)

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