Possible Carjacking + Museum Grant

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Sept. 17.

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First, today's weather:

Humid and overcast throughout the day. High: 73 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. Person Injured In Possible Bridgeport Carjacking: A person suffered an eye injury in a possible carjacking in Bridgeport. (Bridgeport Patch)
2. Barnum Museum awarded $500000 Save America's Treasures grant: The museum is receiving a national grant for restoration and repairs. (News 12 Long Island)
3. New mental health center opens at Bridgeport's Hall Neighborhood House: The mental health center has opened on George E. Pipkins Way. (News 12 Westchester)
4. Police: Bridgeport burglary suspect had several outstanding warrants (CTPost)
5. Bridgeport News: Pistol Whipping (doingitlocal.com)
6. Obituary: Kenneth E. Corby Sr., 76, of Bridgeport (Bridgeport Patch)

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Today in Bridgeport:

• Fall Picture Day - Six-Six Magnet School (12:00 AM)
• DRESS DOWN DAY $1 - Madison School (12:00 AM)
• Adventures in STEM (4:30 PM)

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Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Bridgeport Public Schools: "Good afternoon Bridgeport Public Schools, Please join me in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. It is important that we celebrate Hispanic Heritage M..." (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "Free COVID Vaccination Clinic Monday, September 20, 2021 3:00 pm-6:00 pm No appointment needed. Walk ins welcome!" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Walk 'n Talk For Essential Workers Saturday, September 25 9:00 AM-10:30 AM Seaside Park, Bridgeport (West Beach Bath House) Questions? Email moreinfo@hia-ct.org" (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "https://fb.watch/8374eGHPyi/ Morning storytime streaming LIVE from the East Side Library. " (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "Free COVID Vaccination Clinic Monday, September 20, 2021 3:00 pm-6:00 pm No appointment needed. Walk ins welcome!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Did you know that Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua all celebrate their independence today? Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence on September 16 and September 18, respectively, which is why September 15 ..." (Facebook)

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