Man Charged In Shooting At Store: Report + Hospital Capacity

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Dec. 18.

First, today's weather:

Colder with periods of rain. High: 40 Low: 37.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Police: Man charged with killing former city councilwoman's grandson in Bridgeport store: The man was charged Friday with a Thursday night homicide. (CTPost)
2. Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Bridgeport Area: Here is updated data on hospital capacity in Fairfield County. (Bridgeport Patch)
3. CT Lottery eyes destination gambling sites in Bridgeport (Middletown Press)
4. Man charged in connection with shooting that critically injured Bridgeport man (WFSB)

Today in Bridgeport:

• Pajama Parade - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Bridgeport Public Library: "Mrs. Claus is coming to Black Rock, remembering the 1982 Christmas Village, and more! https://conta.cc/3yP4eRj Please remember that next week, all Bridgeport Public Library Branches will be open on Thursday from 10-5, and then CLOSED on ..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "DOG OF THE DAY! Dash! Dash sent his letter to Santa and it only had one request: to be adopted! He's a sweet active guy that has tested well with other dogs and loves to be outside! He would fit right in with an adventurous family! Appli..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Schools: "Important message from Superintendent Testani regarding Social Media https://www.bridgeportedu.net/Page/16856" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Do you ever catch a whiff of Fritos while cuddling with your dog? The culprit is their paw pads! A unique combination of bacteria and sweat combines to create the "Frito Feet" effect, which is basically just dog B.O. If your dog starts e..." (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "The spirit of Christmas 'Immaculate High School Style’ was shared with students and staff at St Gregory the Great School, Danbury, St. Catherine Academy, Fairfield CT, and Holy Trinity Catholic Academy. Students from the Inspire Choir an..." (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: "Assumption Catholic School welcomed Notre Dame High School Fairfield, Connecticut students this week to have some Christmas fun with the Kindergarten, 1st, 7th, and 8th grade ACS students!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "YMCA360 Free with CCCY Membership! Available on-demand with Wi-Fi!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "In 2021 Ys around the U.S. rolled up their sleeves, partnered with their friends and neighbors, and got to work addressing the recent spike in food insecurity. As a result, we have been able to provide 46.5+ million free meals to our com..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "FIGHT THE FLU #Bridgeport! Stay home if you're sick. #FightTheFlu #HolidaySeason #StayHealthy" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Garfield / Madison: "Hi neighbors! - Again, I'm looking for someone we can pay to do laundry for my mom at least once a week. We can start up in January. She is in Stratfield apts, downtown Bridgeport. She has incontinence problem, so it'd be mostly wet s..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bridgeport North End: "Trumbull Mall - Anyone knows what they are building at the entrance of the Trumbull Mall?" (Nextdoor)

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— Chris Rhatigan

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