Kids, Grandmother Injured In Shooting: Bridgeport News

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

First, today's weather:

Clouds and sun. High: 51 Low: 34.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. Kids, Grandmother Injured In Shooting In Bridgeport: Police: A 3-year-old, a 7-year-old and their grandmother were injured in a recent shooting in Bridgeport, according to police. (Bridgeport Patch)
2. Most Democrats prevail, as usual, in Bridgeport: Democrats had a good night in the Park City in municipal elections held Tuesday. (CTPost)
3. Bridgeport unions want to talk COVID bonuses with Ganim (CTPost)
4. Obituary: Robert Daccolti, 36, of Bridgeport (Bridgeport Patch)

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Today in Bridgeport:

• Open House - Fairchild Wheeler Inter-District Magnet High School (6:00 PM)
• SGC - Fairchild Wheeler Inter-District Magnet High School (6:00 PM)
• PTO - Fairchild Wheeler Inter-District Magnet High School (7:00 PM)

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• North End Little League, Bridgeport CT: "NORTH END LITTLE LEAGUE'S VERY OWN PLAYER LORENZO FLORES WINS THE JUNIOR MLB HOME RUN DERBY IN ATLANTA. CONGRATULATIONS FROM US ALL!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "How amazing is this? Joseph Cinelli chose BAC for his Eagle Scout Project! His family adopted their previous cat from us a couple years ago, and then when mom saw Delilah, she just had to come get her too! Now Joseph is asking everyone t..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Friday’s Trunk or Treat event was a success! So happy to see so many happy children! See you all next year! #bridgeportct #bridgeport #Halloween2021" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "#Bridgeport Department of Public Health Announces #COVID-19 Booster Shot Clinic Saturday, November 6th 9:00AM - 3:00PM Residents: - 65+ - Immunocompromised 18+ - Working in high risk settings To schedule an appointment, call 203-576-7993..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "PETS OF THE DAY! Thing 1 and thing 2! These guys are still here! We are looking for a home ready to take on this pair of comical turtles. They have really...(wait for it)...come out of their shell! In all seriousness, as they have spent ..." (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "November is Military Family Month, let’s recognize the sacrifice made by families of service members. #MilitaryFamilyMonthYMCA" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "It's Native American Heritage Month, and we’re celebrating the history of Native Americans within the YMCA. Charles Eastman was the first Native American to be certified in Western medicine in 1890. While working on reservations in South..." (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "The Catholic Academy of Stamford students celebrated a beautiful All Saints Mass together this week. " (Facebook)

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About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor. He has previously worked for publications such as The New Haven Register and The Iowa City Press-Citizen.

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