Bridgeport Daily: Trumbull Avenue Shooting + Job Openings

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Sept. 8.

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First, today's weather:

Rain overnight. High: 80 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. Person reportedly shot on Bridgeport’s Trumbull Avenue, police say: Police received a call regarding a person shot around 5 p.m. Monday. (CTPost)
2. Bridgeport Area Job Openings: Searching for full- or part-time work in and around Bridgeport? These local proprietors are looking for help. (Bridgeport Patch)
3. 5 New Bridgeport Area Houses For Sale: Here are the newest houses available in and near the Bridgeport area. (Bridgeport Patch)
4. Bridgeport Weather Forecast For The Week (Bridgeport Patch)

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Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Protect Yourself & Your Community! Register for the #COVID19 vaccine and help protect our children. GetVaxBPT.com #GetVaxBPT" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "It's the law! Remember to always keep waste bags available when you walk your dog. Pick up your dog's waste to be sanitary- and to avoid a fine!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, CT Fire Department: "The deadline of September 12th to order a Bridgeport Fire Department 2021 Breast Cancer T-shirt is quickly approaching. Your support is needed. If you have not ordered a t-shirt, please order one today! https://bridgeportfdpink.itemorder..." (Facebook)

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