Pedestrian Killed + Police Chase Ends In Crash: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Jan. 15.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and frigid. High: 16 Low: 9.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Bridgeport Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit By Two Vehicles: A Bridgeport woman died following a crash early Thursday morning. (Bridgeport Patch)
2. Man arrested after leading police on chase from New Haven to Bridgeport: A man was taken into custody after a police chase from New Haven to Bridgeport which ended in a crash. (WTNH.com)
3. Bridgeport-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Update (Bridgeport Patch)
4. What to name the baby anteater? Beardsley Zoo is holding a vote (Torrington Register Citizen)
5. Seeing Disney on Ice in Bridgeport this weekend? Here's what you need to know (Torrington Register Citizen)
6. Bridgeport grapples with exodus of cops for other departments (CTPost)
7. Bridgeport Family Wants Answers After Death of Young Woman (NBC Connecticut)

Today in Bridgeport:

From my notebook:

• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "This little guy wanted in on the Catholic Academy of Stamford Spirit Day! 💚" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Fight the Flu #Bridgeport! Follow these tips to help keep yourself and your loved ones healthy. For more information visit bridgeportct.gov/fighttheflu #Bridgeport #Flu" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "You're never too young or old to make new friends! From youth camps to active older adult clubs, friendships are built at the Y. Tag a friend that you met at the Y! #connection #friendship #forabetterus" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "During National #MentoringMonth, reflect on the ways you can help support the next generation of leaders and changemakers. #NationalMentoringMonth" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Maplewood/Colorado: "My car just broke down in Hamden. - The strut is broken. I'd seen a thread before where an honest mechanic was recommended in the are (Bridgeport/Fairfield/Stratford) if anyone has recommendations I'd be grateful as I lost the thread scr..." (Nextdoor)

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— Chris Rhatigan

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