Shooting Near Baseball Game + Fired Cops Rehired: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Tuesday, Nov. 23.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and breezy. High: 44 Low: 27.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Bridgeport man arrested for shooting near youth baseball game in May: police: The shooting occurred at Newfield Park. (FOX 61)
2. Bridgeport ordered to rehire fired cops 3 times in last decade (CT Post)
3. Crash On Route 8 Closes Lane In Bridgeport: The accident was reported Monday morning. (Bridgeport Patch)
4. Bridgeport nonprofit specializing in diabetes awareness, prevention to hold free testing in December (News 12 New Jersey)

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Today in Bridgeport:

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "It's Day 7 of our 30 DAYS OF DISCOVERY! Today we invite you to DISCOVER St. Mark School, Stratford! Learn, like, and share what you learn about this amazing school in Stratford, CT with family and friends! " (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, CT Fire Department: "Acting Fire Chief Edwards and #bridgeportBridgeport Fire Department to Present Check to Norma Pfriem Cancer Center" (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "Looking for something different this holiday season? Then check out Creepy Christmas with Jeff Belanger. From the origins of the holiday to the monsters like Krampus, the Belsnickel, and Gryla, to the ghosts that lurk in the red and gree..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "You know the drill...comment your answer below! Open post for answer: V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V A- Mashed Potatoes! A surprising pick- but many mashed potato recipes call for milk or cream- which dogs have trouble digesting. Additi..." (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "It's Day 8 of our 30 DAYS OF DISCOVERY! Today we invite you to DISCOVER St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, Fairfield, CT! Learn, like, and share what you learn about this amazing school in Fairfield, CT with family and friends! " (Facebook)

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