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Firefighters Hospitalized + Child Pornography Charges

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, Sept. 23.

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First, today's weather:

Rain overnight. High: 76 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

  1. Firefighters Hospitalized After Fire In Bridgeport: Report: Two firefighters were hospitalized for dehydration and exhaustion after battling a warehouse fire Tuesday afternoon in Bridgeport (Bridgeport Patch)
  2. Feds: Bridgeport man pleads guilty to child pornography charges: A Bridgeport man pleaded guilty after investigators found child abuse images connected to his online storage account. (Westport News)
  3. Bridgeport Gang Member Pleads Guilty In 2 Shootings: Feds: Jacquon Benejan pleaded guilty to on charges tied to two gang-related shootings, according to federal prosecutors. (Bridgeport Patch)
  4. Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Lane On I-95 In Bridgeport (Bridgeport Patch)
  5. Bridgeport pastor turns to community as church faces foreclosure (News 12 Bronx)
  6. Feds: Bridgeport man pleads guilty to heroin distribution (New Canaan Advertiser)
  7. Bridgeport held recounts Tuesday in close primaries (The Greater New Milford Spectrum)

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Today in Bridgeport:

  • Back to School Night (Events) - Park City Prep Charter School District (4:00 PM)

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

  • City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Did you hear?! The City is now offering an opportunity for other #Bridgeport -based business who may have missed the August deadline to submit their applications for ARP funding by 2PM on September 30th. Each request for proposals is ava..." (Facebook)
  • City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Happening now! BRBC BUSINESSES EXPO Business and community leaders come together to showcase the dynamic economic, cultural, and educational offerings that the Greater #Bridgeport region has to offer." (Facebook)
  • Bridgeport, CT Fire Department: "Get ready #Bridgeport ! Touch A Truck – Emergency Preparedness Day BFD Zodiac Rescue, Hydrant Dig, and more! Bring the whole Family! Seaside Park – Casino area September 25th 10 am- 2 pm SHINE ONLY/NO RAIN DATE" (Facebook)
  • Bridgeport YMCA: "Our next generation of artists in the making! " (Facebook)
  • Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "The Pre-K 3 students at Catholic Academy of Stamford spent time at the CAS Grows Garden where they decorated the garden cross with their "green thumbs." " (Facebook)
  • Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "When your Makerspace is more like a "breaker-space", you know it's going to be a good Friday! Last week the students at St. James School, Stratford had the time of their lives dissecting electronics to see what makes them tick! Sometimes..." (Facebook)
  • City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Hey #Bridgeport small business owners! City representatives will be onsite hosting a workshop at the BRBC's Business Expo TODAY from 12:30pm-1pm for any small business owner that has questions about the application. Details about the BRB..." (Facebook)
  • Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "The St. Mark School, Stratford grade 5 students have been working on their coding skills in Innovation! Students used their iPads to control Ozobots and Sphere-minis!" (Facebook)
  • Bridgeport YMCA: "Allowing their creative minds grow, allows confidence in their abilities in their futures. Visit our web site for more information about our Early Learning Program https://buff.ly/3nXrN6G #foryouthdevelopment" (Facebook)
  • Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Training is a great way to engage your dog and give their brain a workout! Click the link for some inspiration (and instruction) on some basic dog tricks. http://www.doggiebuddy.com/topics/Trainingtopics/traintopic3.html" (Facebook)

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