Bridgeport Daily: Marriage Fraud Scheme + Car Crashes Into Store

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Aug. 28.

First, today's weather: Possible light rain in the morning. High: 73 Low: 67.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Bridgeport Woman Ran Immigration Marriage Fraud Scheme: Feds: A Bridgeport woman has been sentenced to federal prison for running an immigration marriage fraud scheme. She was accused of arranging 28 sham marriages between U.S. citizens and non-citizens living in the U.S. between 2011 and 2017. (Bridgeport Patch)
2. Official: Vehicle crashes into Bridgeport store after collision: A two-car crash resulted in one car striking a Bridgeport store early Thursday morning. (CTPost)
3. Bridgeport raises over $86,000 to help homeless veterans: Homes for the Brave has raised $86,000 at a fundraiser to provide support for homeless veterans. (WTNH.com)
4. Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater Hosts “Shot to Win” To Get More People Vaccinated (NBC Connecticut)
5. Fairy Tails Day at CT's Beardsley Zoo, Sept. 11 (HamletHub)
6. Bridgeport Police Exodus Continues (doingitlocal.com)

Today in Bridgeport

• Catch the Biggest Bluefish this weekend and win $25,000! (12:01 AM)
• “Stories on the Farm” - Performance of Personal Stories for Children & Adults (12:30 AM)
• Real Estate Investing 101 (10:00 AM)
• Annual Agricultural Fair (10:00 AM)
• Black Rock PorchFest (6:00 PM)

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "DOG OF THE DAY! Bud! Calling all small dog lovers, where are you at? Bud is a spunky, happy little dude in a perfectly compact package. He tested well with other dogs and can't wait to meet his forever family. All adoptions are currently..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "ATTENTION #Bridgeport Due to the weather conditions on Aug 23rd, ALL Recycling & Sanitation Routes / Pickups will be operating one (1) day behind schedule. If today is your trash day, your trash will be picked up tomorrow, Saturday, Augu..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "A little simplified, but we are sure you've seen all of these from your cat! If you'd like to know more about kitty body language here's a great article: https://www.purewow.com/family/cat-body-language" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Alliance for Community Empowerment is hosting a Farmers Market! So come out and meet local farmers and vendors. More details on the flyer! #Bridgeport #FreshFood" (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "Our students are guided by teachers to gradually assume responsibility for their own learning and development. Teachers work individually with students to identify, document, and develop their strengths as learners and children of God. S..." (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "The faculty at St. Catherine of Siena School, Trumbull started the morning off by saying the Rosary in the Marian Garden. Such a beautiful way to start the year by asking for blessings from Our Lady, Mother of God. " (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "We work to strengthen communities because we believe that no matter who you are or where you're from, everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Join us at a Virtual Public Meeting for the East End Streets study! Help us identify transportation needs in the East End by participating at your own pace, any time July 5 to August 31, 2021. Visit the project website at http://ow.ly/X1..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Today is a great day for outdoor dinning! Get Your FREE BPT200 Passport Savings Card! Passport Savings Cards can be downloaded from Bpt200.com or picked up during regular business hours 999 Broad Street in #Bridgeport. Enjoy $2 of $20 at..." (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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