College Receives Large Donation + Council Candidate Fired

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 71 Low: 59.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. HCC Receives Largest Single Donation In School History: A philanthropist and business owner donated $1 million to the school. (HamletHub)
2. Why Small Businesses Matter in Bridgeport: Berlinetta Brewing: The owner of a local brewery shares her story. (HamletHub)
3. Bridgeport council candidate fired from job over his candidacy: A Democrat running for a council position was fired from a public housing authority post. (CTPost)
4. Obituary: Edward T. Bugyi Jr, 75, of Bridgeport (Bridgeport Patch)
5. Bridgeport Weekend Weather Forecast (Bridgeport Patch)

Today in Bridgeport:

• Walk 'n Talk For Essential Workers (9:00 AM)
• Walk ‘n Talk for Essential Workers (9:00 AM)
• Bulb, Bake, Mum and Pumpkin Sale (10:00 AM)
• Annual Ameridge Condo Tag Sale (10:00 AM)
• Ameridge Annual Tag Sale (10:00 AM)
• The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience - Joby Rogers (8:00 PM)
• Celebrate National Daughters Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers (9:00 PM)

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• BridgeportLibrary: "Library News - Celebrating Bridgeport's Hispanic Heritage: Cesar Batalla https://conta.cc/3ALByJ6" (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "The 3rd graders at St. Theresa School, Trumbull are enjoying reading from their history textbooks. As part of their Classical curriculum, the students study ancient through modern history, starting in 1st grade, using the Story of Civili..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Thank you to all of our supporters who always answer the call! We you guys! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/92NS1MOGPZIS?ref_=wl_share" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Join us! Touch A Truck – Emergency Preparedness Day Seaside Park – Casino area This Saturday - Sept 25th 10am-2pm Eagle 1 Helicopter land & take off, K9 Units, BFD Zodiac Rescue, Hydrant Dig, and more! Bring the whole Family! SHINE ONLY/..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "At the Y, we care about you and your family. Staying healthy and connected now, is more important than ever. Check out our Fall II Program Guide! https://buff.ly/2IVvVj8 Session runs Oct 25-Dec 19." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Tomorrow! Come visit BAC at Touch-a-Truck from 10am-2pm!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, CT Fire Department: "Are you attending Touch A Truck – Emergency Preparedness Day tomorrow? Here is what to expect! SHINE ONLY/NO RAIN DATE #Bridgeport #BPT200 #EmergencyPreparedness #BPD #BFD #EOC" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Are you attending Touch A Truck – Emergency Preparedness Day tomorrow? Here is what to expect! SHINE ONLY/NO RAIN DATE #Bridgeport #BPT200 #EmergencyPreparedness #BPD #BFD #EOC" (Facebook)

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• UU Welcoming Service and EXPO 2021: "Rumi With a View" (September 26)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar (September 28)
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