Church Foreclosure Case + Man Dealt Drugs From Markets: Feds

Good morning, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Sept. 29.

First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 66 Low: 51.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Legislators call on attorney general to investigate Bridgeport church foreclosure case: The attorney general may investigate allegations that predatory lending practices have resulted in the closure of two churches. (CTPost)
2. Police: Cash, dirt bike stolen in Bridgeport meet-ups for personal sales: A man told police he was robbed by two others during a purported motor vehicle sale. (CTPost)
3. Meriden Man Dealt Heroin From Bridgeport Markets: Feds: A Meriden man has been sentenced to prison for selling heroin out of two Bridgeport markets that he ran, according to federal prosecutors. (Meriden Patch)
4. Official: Worker closing Bridgeport business for night robbed at gunpoint (CTPost)
5. New Job Listings In The Bridgeport Area (Bridgeport Patch)

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Today in Bridgeport:

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "CAT OF THE DAY! Dexter! Simply put, Dexter is a cool cat. Open his cat condo and he jumps right down, ready to get a good ear scratch before tearing across the cat room in his version of the "Zoomies". Playful with toys and affectionate ..." (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "The new “Choose Love” banners at All Saints Catholic School are a powerful reminder to all who pass under them to make the best choices every day. " (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Well that's just gross! Make sure you're cleaning your pet dishes everyone! https://www.prouddogmom.com/whats-slime-inside-dogs-water-bowl/" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Come hear about services in #Bridgeport! Bridgeport Area Non-Profit Collaborative October 2, 2021 Mclevy Green 102 Bank St 10:00am - 2:00pm" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Come hear about services in #Bridgeport this weekend! Bridgeport Area Non-Profit Collaborative October 2, 2021 Mclevy Green 102 Bank St 10:00am - 2:00pm" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "When you work for the Y, you're working to make a positive change in the lives of your friends and neighbors. Click to see what positions are currently open in our community:" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Each year, an estimated 30+ million Americans move. Whether you have moved across the country or down the street, be sure to update your voter registration TODAY! https://buff.ly/2IdhbtA" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "CAT OF THE DAY! Delilah! What a pretty kitten. This young girl is a beautiful calico-tabby that absolutely stands out in a crowd. She's slightly shy but gains confidence around her brother Jasper. To learn more about Delilah, read her or..." (Facebook)

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