Building Demolished To Make Way For School + Black History Month

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

First, today's weather:

Breezy with clouds and sun. High: 48 Low: 30.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. University Building Demolished To Make Way For New Bassick HS: The new building will house both Bassick High School and Bridgeport Military Academy students. (Bridgeport Patch)
2. City Of Bridgeport: Black History Month 2022 Newsletter: This February, we celebrate the thee if Black health and wellness highlighting Black pioneers trailblazing contribution to Western medicine. (Press Release Desk)
3. CT Airport Authority Looks To Buy Bridgeport’s Sikorsky Airport (Bridgeport Patch)
4. Former Bridgeport councilwoman seeks probation (CTPost)
5. Governor's office tells Bridgeport Diocese it cannot lift school mask mandate early (News 12 Bronx)
6. Here are who readers want to see perform at Bridgeport's new music festival, Sound On Sound (CT Post)

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Today in Bridgeport:

• Bridgeport Public Library Presents Beyond the Amistad: Black History at the Connecticut Historical S (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Bassick Lions will have a new home on the UB campus. We are so excited for what this means for the future of our students. #bridgeport #BPTStudents" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "FREE #Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic Walk-Ins Accepted Griffin Health at Discovery Science Center 4450 Park Ave Wed, Feb 9: 2:00pm-6:00pm 1st, 2nd & Booster Dose Pfizer Moderna 1st & Booster Dose Johnson & Johnson #Bridgeport" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "We're out having so much fun in the snow. Be sure to bundle up!" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brooklawn: "Hello, - I am looking for a one bedroom place in Fairfield/Trumbull/Easton/Bridgeport (Black Rock) area, with washer/dryer in unit or complex, max budget of $1,300. Only for one person, no pets. Thank you, have a great day!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Park Ave/ Capitol Ave: "I always said Tesla cars are not safe - https://share.newsbreak.com/g4prnq5h" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Trumbull: "Good evening friends and neighbors please take the time to look at my go fund me. - Thank you for your help and time. https://gofund.me/59011861" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Trumbull: "Good evening neighbors and friends. - Please take a minute and read through my GoFundMe post. Any donations are appreciated. My family is in a great need during this times. Thank you for your time. https://gofund.me/59011861" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brooklawn: "Look who's home! - Swollen but healing Simba looks so much happier now ❤" (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• 2nd Annual Magical Escape Show hosted by Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut (February 11)
• Mass Extinction in Our Once and Future World is topic for Feb 12 CT Darwin Day (February 12)
• HNOJ Men's Society TAKE OUT Fish Dinner (February 19)
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Job listings:

• Avery Abrasives-is looking for Industrial Electrician-Part time - (Details)
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— Chris Rhatigan

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