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Carjacking Arrest: Police + Court Rules Charter Violated

Here are all the top news stories in Bridgeport along with key events in town.

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Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Nov. 11.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds. High: 58 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

  1. Bridgeport Man Arrested In Armed Carjacking In Trumbull: The female victim of the Oct. 13 incident suffered minor injuries, according to Trumbull police. (Bridgeport Patch)
  2. Bridgeport judge rules selection for city's assistant police chief violated the city charter: The court found that the city did not follow its charter in selecting Rebecca Garcia. (News 12 Connecticut)
  3. Man arrested in Bridgeport drive-by shooting: A man is being held on $1 million bond in connection with the Monday homicide. (Thehour.com)
  4. Bridgeport man charged with manslaughter in Stamford fatal overdose death (The Greater New Milford Spectrum)
  5. In Bridgeport, a promised policing reform stalls (CT Post)

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Today in Bridgeport:

  • "It's Complicated" art exhibit opens for the Bridgeport Art Trail, Thurs, Nov 11, 2021 (5:30 PM)
  • Bridgeport Art Trail Nov. 11-14, 2021, City-wide Open Studios Arts Celebration Weekend (5:30 PM)
  • Board Meeting (Events) - Park City Prep Charter School District (5:00 PM)

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

  • Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "ANIMAL SHELTER APPRECIATION WEEK! Next up is Animal Control Officer Orlando Hernandez! ACO-5 Hernandez is a hard-working and dedicated ACO. The City of Bridgeport is familiar with his white and black ACO vehicle cruising about as he resp..." (Facebook)
  • Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "CAT OF THE DAY! Barnaby! Barnaby is waiting for his time to shine- but in the meantime he's happy to bask in the sun on our windowsills. Barnaby is a self-sufficient sort of cat- while he likes the occasional scritches he is also happy t..." (Facebook)
  • North End Little League, Bridgeport CT: "NORTH END LITTLE LEAGUE'S OWN HOME RUN DERBY CHAMPION LORENZO FLORES" (Facebook)
  • BridgeportLibrary: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
  • North End Little League, Bridgeport CT: "FUN AT OUR ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT!! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED MAKE THIS HAPPEN!" (Facebook)
  • Bridgeport YMCA: "Here's some Fall Fun to stimulate creativity and social development to help our next generation grow! #foryouthdevelopment" (Facebook)
  • North End Little League, Bridgeport CT: "Registration is now open on the website! Register today and take advantage of the $25 Early Bird Discount!! Tee Ball - $70 (early bird discount does not apply) Minors - $110 Majors - $110 Intermediate - $130 (plus $40 fundraising fee per..." (Facebook)
  • Bridgeport YMCA: "The holidays are fast approaching, which means kids are going to be on break. The Y has a variety of youth programs to keep them busy, safe, learning and having fun. Visit our web site to see what's on the schedule: https://buff.ly/2DAnHcJ" (Facebook)

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