Hotel Closes + Man Fired Gun At Car Thief: Report

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Feb. 4.

First, today's weather:

Rain tapering off. High: 42 Low: 21.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. Bridgeport Hotel Closes; Apartments Planned For Building: A downtown Bridgeport hotel has closed and the building has been sold to a developer, according to a report. (Bridgeport Patch)
2. Man Fired Gun At Thief Who Stole His Car: Report: A man was charged after he fired a gun at a thief who stole his car Wednesday morning. (Bridgeport Patch)
3. Bridgeport Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend (Bridgeport Patch)
4. Bridgeport: 5 Latest Homes For Sale (Bridgeport Patch)
5. 2 Unclaimed Winning Lottery Tickets Sold In Bridgeport (Bridgeport Patch)
6. Bridgeport Area Pets Up For Adoption: Dogs, Cats & More (Bridgeport Patch)
7. Investigation of Bridgeport police puts spotlight on department's death notification policy (New Haven Register)
8. Driver found unconscious, sent to hospital after crashing into curb in Bridgeport (CTPost)

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Today in Bridgeport:

• Harding Pride ☺ - Harding High School (12:00 AM)
• Science Fair for Grades 7 & 8 (Events) (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Happening this Saturday #bridgeport ! Ushers, Guest Services, Ticket Scanners, Security Guards, Cleaning Crew, Backstage Runners, Floor Crew & Parking Crew wanted ! Job application can be found at: https://sportscenterct.formstack.com/fo..." (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "St. Mary School, Bethel's PK 3 class is hosting their 2nd annual "Soup til the Super Bowl" collection to help feed the men and women at Homes for the Brave in Bridgeport, CT, an organization that houses homeless veterans for up to 42 day..." (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: "It's Day 5 of Catholic Schools Week and we are proud to CELEBRATE VOCATIONS! By focusing on faith, knowledge, and service, our Catholic schools prepare our students to use their God-given talents to the fullest later in life. National Ca..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "CAT OF THE DAY! Fetty! Like his namesake (rapper Fetty Wap), Fetty is missing an eye. It doesn't slow him down one bit and he's glad to put his time as a stray cat behind him! Fetty prefers a quiet home where he can be an independent cat..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Library: "In two weeks please join us for What's it Worth where appraiser, auctioneer and radio personality Mike Ivankovich will appraise items for the first 25 participants to sign up!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Despite the middle of the week "warm-up" (if you can call 30 degrees warm!)- we will be returning to frigid wind chills and single digit temperatures again- stay safe out there with your pups! https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Shadows can do more than predict the end of winter 😉. They can also teach some fun #STEM lessons about light 🔦, planetary rotations and orbits 🌏, optics 👀 and telling time 🕞! Happy Ground Hog Day!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Summer is the time for kids to be kids! YMCA Day Camp registration is open. Please visit our web site for more info." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bridgeport North End: "Animal Cruelty! - Lately it seems that there are too many heartless incidents of animal cruelty taking place. One woman starves 5 dogs to death, another woman creates a chocolate covered mothball to feed to a neighbor's dog because he ba..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Black Rock: "Hello I have an Acura RDX and I need new brakes. - Can anyone recommend an honest auto specialist?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Maplewood/Colorado: "Hello neighbors I’m looking to have my basement redone. - I started it but now I needed it to be done. I need some recommendations. License and insured and with legitimate photos and references. Let me know thanks" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brooklawn: "My name is Ruth Barbosa and I offer house cleaning services. - I care about providing you with a home that is clean, and that is free of dirt, dust, grease, mess, and clutter. I have been doing this for over 6 years now. I pay really clo..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brooklawn: "My name is Ruth Barbosa and I offer house cleaning services. - I care about providing you with a home that is clean, and that is free of dirt, dust, grease, mess, and clutter. I have been doing this for over 6 years now. I pay really clo..." (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• Buy One Get One Cricket Philly (February 4)
• SEEK22 Focus (February 4)
• St. James School Open House - NEW DATE! (February 6)
• The Shakespeare Market (February 6)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar (February 8)
• 2nd Annual Magical Escape Show hosted by Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut (February 11)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Chris Rhatigan

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