Courthouse Car Crash + School Jobs

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Possible light rain throughout the day. High: 74 Low: 52.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Official: 1 hospitalized after crash outside Bridgeport federal courthouse: A driver crashed into a fence, a hydrant, a light pole, three parking meters and several signs. (CTPost)
2. Bridgeport Schools Hiring For More Than 100 Jobs: The school year has begun and there are still plenty of local school jobs available. (Bridgeport Patch)
3. New executive director at Bridgeport's Caroline House is first Latina to lead the nonprofit (CT Post)
4. Teen Beekeepers Donate Colony To Beardsley Zoo (The Newtown Bee)
5. Bridgeport News: Assault (doingitlocal.com)

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Today in Bridgeport:

• How Back Pain Affects Your Overall Health (5:00 PM)
• Active Over 65, The Facts of Hip and Knee Arthritis (7:00 PM)

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "CAT OF THE DAY! Burnadette! Please help us share Burnadette. She is becoming a "Long-Timer" here at BAC and you know how much we hate that! She's a gentle but reserved girl that would appreciate a calm home where she can retire. Share he..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Our neighbors at Stratford Animal Control are overrun with adoptable kittens! If you’re looking for a younger kitten- check them out!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "We hope you enjoy learning a little more about these guys! They are intelligent and resourceful creatures that everyone can learn to appreciate- provided you've bungee'd your trash cans shut! https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/527175..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Schools: "Designed for High School Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, and their families, The Southern Connecticut College & Gap Year Fair is the largest college fair in the area. It is a free event and open to all high school students. Tuesday, Octobe..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, CT Fire Department: "October is National Fire Prevention Month. The 2021 theme is "Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety". From beeps to chirps. What do they mean and what action you should do to keep your family safe." (Facebook)

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