Man Charged In Homicide: Report + Fire Rescue: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Nov. 6.

First, today's weather:

Sunny. High: 52 Low: 34.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Bridgeport man charged in April 2020 homicide: The man was charged with a home invasion and shooting in Stratford. (CT Post)
2. Man rescues women, children from Bridgeport apartment fire: A blaze ripped through an apartment building on Williams Street on Friday. (News 12 Connecticut)
3. Indoor Chemical Release Reported In Bridgeport: A chemical defined by fire officials as a "glue substance" reportedly was released at a site on Cogswell Street in Bridgeport Friday morning, which required a building evacuation. (Bridgeport Patch)
4. Housatonic Community College Partners With Area Churches To Increase Bridgeport's Vaccination Rate (Press Release Desk)
5. Five Animals Announce Candidacy in Mayor's Race at CT's Beardsley Zoo (HamletHub)
6. Bridgeport offers COVID boosters as vaccination rate stalls (CT Post)
7. State Supreme Court upholds job-related Bridgeport murder case (CTPost)

Today in Bridgeport:

• National Bison Day - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (12:00 AM)
• Operation: Workout for Warriors (12:00 PM)

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "DOG OF THE DAY! Brandy! Brandy is sitting pretty- so patient and waiting for her time to shine! Look at her. Can't you just see her being the star of your holiday photos? We can't wait to hear from you- ask about Brandy today! Applicatio..." (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "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 not always the students who are learning new things at school. When Dr. Steven Cheeseman visited St. Ann Academy Bridgeport he walked away knowing more about Saints then he had when he walked in—especially St. Stephen. He learned ho..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Five Animals Announce Candidacy in Race for Mayor of Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo ! Vote today http://ow.ly/kuCM50GG5Bj. Polls close at four p.m. on Thursday, November 18. #bridgeport #CTZoo" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Stay vigilant for ticks! Here's how to safely remove a tick from your pet." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "HUGE shout out to Paul the Plumber, Inc. for speaking with our teens about their trade, their business and career paths. It was fun to learn about their experiences! #ForYouthDevelopment" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Since 1996, YMCAs have celebrated Military Family Month to recognize the dedication and sacrifice of servicemen and women and their families. #MilitaryFamilyMonthYMCA" (Facebook)

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— Chris Rhatigan

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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