Senate Redistricting + Thanksgiving Meals For Those In Need

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Nov. 25.

First, today's weather:

More clouds than sun. High: 52 Low: 41.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Bridgeport, New Haven and Hartford each keep 2 state Senate seats in new map. Fast-growing Stamford now has 3 Senate districts: A bipartisan commission voted unanimously to approve a state Senate redistricting map. (Hartford Courant)
2. Housatonic Community College's Local Vegan Donates Plant-Based Thanksgiving Meals To Those In Need: "I'm happy to help those in need who share this healthy lifestyle, and each bag will feed a family of four," said Hubbard. (Press Release Desk)
3. Bridgeport man charged with kidnapping in connection to domestic violence shooting in Waterbury (WTNH.com)
4. Is special election required to replace late Bridgeport Councilwoman M. Evette Brantley? (The Greater New Milford Spectrum)
5. Thomas Merton Center hosts Thanksgiving meal for 100 people (News 12 Long Island)
6. Veteran Bridgeport cop arraigned on theft charges (CT Post)

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Today in Bridgeport:

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "DOG OF THE DAY! Brandy! Brandy is still waiting...and it looks like she'll miss a Thanksgiving at home. Did you catch the recent live video where we spotlighted Brandy? She's an active and playful girl that loves people! Applications ava..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "It's BACK! BAC is happy to announce we are bringing back our Holiday Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry on December 22nd! Donations towards this event are greatly appreciated! Donations can be brought to 236 Evergreen Street, Monday-Saturday 10a..." (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "It's Day 10 of our 30 DAYS OF DISCOVERY! Today we invite you to DISCOVER All Saints Catholic School! Learn, like, and share what you learn about this amazing school in Norwalk, CT with family and friends!" (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "To celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday the Kindergarten students at All Saints Catholic School learned to be grateful in all languages. They recently listened to the story, Gracias, the Thanksgiving Turkey. Then they helped Sra Perez give..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Library: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "And for something different, here's some fun facts about Turkeys! https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/14-fun-facts-about-turkeys-665520/" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Need to get a work out in? Y360 is available free to CCCY Members. A CCCY Staff Member recommends HIIT 5 – a 9-minute High Intensity Interval Training Class. Try it! What Y360 On-Demand class do you suggest?" (Facebook)

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