Anti-Blight Activist Dies + Charges Dropped: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Dec. 24.

First, today's weather:

Variable clouds; not as cold. High: 42 Low: 32.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. Longtime Bridgeport anti-blight staffer and activist Tom Coble has died: Coble was a fixture in improving quality of life for the city's residents. (Westport News)
2. Charges To Be Dropped Against Bridgeport Restaurant Owner: Report: He was accused of trying to bribe a teen who was sexually assaulted at a restaurant he owns in Bridgeport, the Connecticut Post reported. (Bridgeport Patch)
3. Bridgeport Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend (Bridgeport Patch)
4. Bridgeport Prospective Homeowners: See 5 New Houses On The Market (Bridgeport Patch)
5. Bridgeport Area Adoptable Pets Of The Week: Meet Violet, Gardenia, Jack & More (Bridgeport Patch)
6. Hospital Capacity In Bridgeport Area: See Latest Numbers (Bridgeport Patch)
7. Latest Bridgeport Housing Market Info (Bridgeport Patch)

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Today in Bridgeport:

• Holiday Recess (Events) - New Beginnings Inc Family Academy District (12:00 AM)
• Zoo Closes Early - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (12:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "DOG OF THE DAY! Dash! Soon Dash is going to be dash-ing through the snow....but we hope that he does so with his forever family! Dash has tested well with large and small dogs and would love an active family. He loves being outside with ..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Library: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "We are wishing you all a safe and happy holiday. Hear from our amazing employees! #Bridgeport #Holidays #BPT" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Building festive houses for the holiday! Everyone was bundled up and having fun." (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "Oh, what fun it is to walk through the hallways of Holy Trinity Catholic Academy where students and teachers have done a fantastic job decorating classroom doors! They are having so much fun spreading holiday cheer throughout the buildin..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "#Frostbite is dangerous but preventable! LINK: https://buff.ly/3yJpfg7 ❄️❄️❄️#winter" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Holidays mean congestion on the roads. Be patient and pay attention to the road at all times. Please #BeSafe & #DriveSafe. #DontDrinkAndDrive #JustDrive #distracteddrivers" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bridgeport Northend: "Hope everyone is able to safely visit their families and friends for the holidays. - Things are tough now but hopefully we can find a way to prevail. 💖💖💖🎄🎄🎄🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻" (Nextdoor)

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— Chris Rhatigan

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