Route 8 Crash + Candidate Battles COVID: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Sept. 30.

First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 63 Low: 49.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. Route 8 Reopens After Crash In Bridgeport: Part of Route 8 was temporarily closed for the investigation of a two-vehicle crash, according to police. (Bridgeport Patch)
2. Bridgeport City Council candidate battling COVID: Wanda Simmons, who recently won a Democratic primary, was hospitalized due to coronavirus. (CTPost)
3. Bridgeport Vet Charged With Animal Cruelty Practicing Again: A Bridgeport veterinarian charged in two animal cruelty cases has been allowed to practice again under restrictions, according to a report. (Bridgeport Patch)
4. HCC Holds First-Ever Convocation and Rite of Passage Ceremony (Bridgeport Patch)
5. New Job Listings In The Bridgeport Area (Bridgeport Patch)

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Today in Bridgeport:

• 12th Annual Benefit Dinner -- Saint Joseph Parenting Center (6:00 PM)

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "DOG OF THE DAY! Ladybug! Ladybug is still here, buzzing with happy energy! She's a petite and athletic dog that would love to go on adventures with her forever family! To learn more about Ladybug, visit her original post in "Animals Avai..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Protect Yourself & Your Community! Register for the #COVID19 vaccine and help protect our children. 😷 GetVaxBPT.com #GetVaxBPT" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "We are so glad rabies deaths are rare! Keeping them rare involves testing and post-exposure treatment that is life-saving. Call Dispatch if you wake up with a bat in your bedroom: 203-576-7671" (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "Join us for this festive virtual Halloween event on October 14th 7 to 8 PM! Marc Hartzman discusses his exciting new book Chasing Ghosts on the history of the paranormal in America and talks about his interview with Ed and Lorraine Warren!" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Join us TODAY at 752 East Main Street, in the parking lot of the City’s Social Services building! WEDNESDAYS 10:00am - 2:00pm Until October 27th #Bridgeport #BPTEats #FarmersMarket" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Happy National Coffee Day! Do you ever need a midday pick-me-up? Share your favorite place to get coffee in #Bridgeport below!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Each year millions of American move, and whether you’re moving across the country or around the block, it is important to update your voter registration. Recently moved? Be sure to update your voter registration at https://buff.ly/2YNh5C..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "The Y currently serves 11 million people, in 10,000 communities, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. To learn more about our mission, visit https://buff.ly/3ie6avj #ForABetterUs #YForAll" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "It's officially Fall, which means you may see some craft fairs popping up! If you've got the urge to be crafty, here's some great ideas for crafts involving pets! 🐾 https://www.mydogsname.com/10-dog-craft-projects-that-are-easier-than-y..." (Facebook)

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