Homicide Charges: Report + Parade Canceled: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Jan. 5.

First, today's weather:

On-and-off rain and drizzle. High: 43 Low: 35.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Man Charged In Bridgeport Nightclub Homicide: Report: A man is facing charges that he shot another man in a Bridgeport nightclub on New Year's Day. (Bridgeport Patch)
2. Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day parade canceled over COVID concerns: The recent surge of cases resulted in organizers making the decision. (Fairfield Citizen)
3. Norwalk, Greenwich, Bridgeport to hold test kit distributions today (News 12 Westchester)
4. CT approves $4 million for ‘next level’ I-95 study in Bridgeport area (CTPost)
5. COVID surge disrupts Bridgeport area school reopening, Ansonia cancels classes until Jan. 10 (CTPost)
6. Bridgeport officials' campaign fraud trial delayed again (Fairfield Citizen)

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Today in Bridgeport:

From my notebook:

• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "Dr. Steven Cheeseman was doing just what this adorable classroom door decoration says, "Chillin' With My Sno-mies" at Saint Joseph School, Danbury! They kept him busy with a Saint project, dice games, violin, making the tallest tree in I..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Library: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "We are so impressed with the Lego Club at St Gregory the Great School, Danbury who presented Principal Curra with this handmade Lego project of their school logo! 💙" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Hey Bridgeport! Connecticut Ice Challenge is Back!! CT College Hockey's Big 4 🏒 Uconn, Quinnipiac, Yale, or Sacred Heart 🏒 face off at Webster Bank Arena January 29th and 30th. #CTICE #Hockey #WinterSports" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "You know what to do! If your pet made a New Year's Resolution...what would it be?" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Whatever this new year has in store, we'll be in it together. Wishing you good health, happiness, and success in the coming year and always. #newyear #ymca" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "The YMCA360 program is free to all full-facility members of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCAs. For more information click here https://buff.ly/3gpRpEU" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Black Rock: "I’m looking for a mobile dog groomer for my 10 pound ShihTzu. - Any recommendations?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Park Ave: "Anyone looking for a sitter for evenings, nights or weekends, feel free to send me a message. - I'm CPR certified, with over 8 years experience and GREAT references for all ages." (Nextdoor)

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About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.