Homicide Suspects Sought + Church Closes Doors: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Jan. 12.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and not as cold. High: 36 Low: 26.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Bridgeport police seeking help identifying people believed connected to homicide: Four people are being sought in the homicide of a 22-year-old man. (CTPost)
2. Moales' cathedral closes its doors in Bridgeport's East End: The cathedral had been open for more than a decade. (CTPost)
3. Bridgeport Area Real Estate Roundup (Bridgeport Patch)
4. City Of Bridgeport: City Of Bridgeport Department Of Public Health Announces Free Clinics For Residents To Receive The Covid-19 Vaccine ... (Press Release Desk)
5. Analysis estimates Bridgeport renters could save for down payment on house in less than 3 years (News 12 Westchester)
6. Bridgeport Rescue Mission offers shelter from freezing cold (News 12 Brooklyn)
7. Bridgeport's Webster Bank Arena seeks new sponsor, name (New Haven Register)

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Today in Bridgeport:

From my notebook:

• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "It was Show-and-Share Day in Preschool at St. James School, Stratford recently! What a fun way to show their friends some of their favorite gifts from Christmas and also a great way to encourage public speaking and presenting skills. The..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Library: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Your Tuesday needed some cat facts! Here you go: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/578211/cat-facts" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "It's the small, everyday acts of kindness that can make someone's day. 🥰🌟 #MondayMotivation 💪🏽 #ForABetterUs" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Library: "Join our virtual storytime on Facebook Live ~ every Tuesday at 11am 😀" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Families love coming to the Y, and we love having them!👨🏽‍👦🏽‍👦🏽 Whether you want to play and be active together or meet other families, our activities, programs and events encourage you to grow together. ⚽🖍️🧩🏊🏽" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Library: "Are you a fan of Antiques Roadshow? Have you ever wondered how much some of your old items may be worth? Then join us for this virtual Antiques Roadshow style appraisal event! Author, auctioneer and radio personality Mike Ivankocich will..." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brooklawn: "Bridgeport ct - Person took my wallet. Anyone recognize those licenses plates??? I’m a single dad" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bridgeport Northend: "Online Shopping! - Have We Gone Too Far? Hmm, what's wrong with this picture? 106 comments regarding Amazon delivery. Maybe we have gone too far with on-line shopping. We've overwhelmed, stretched the system and the delivery personnel. I..." (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Chris Rhatigan

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