Stolen Car Crash + 2 Shot: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Oct. 2.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 76 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Official: Stolen vehicle found after crashing in North Bridgeport: The driver fled after the stolen car wreck. (CTPost)
2. Police: Two shot overnight in Bridgeport’s Hollow neighborhood: Both victims in the shooting are expected to survive. (CTPost)
3. Bridgeport man gets 11 years in overdose death of Trumbull resident: A city man was sentenced in connection to the 2018 fentanyl overdose case. (CTPost)
4. Bridgeport Official Charged With Child Exploitation Resigns (Bridgeport Patch)
5. 'Their policy manual is now 2021': Bridgeport police overhaul policies to obtain accreditation (Fairfield Citizen)
6. City of Bridgeport, schools form joint committee to pool COVID funds (Westport News)

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Today in Bridgeport:

• Drag Bingo Brunch at Black Rock Social House (12:00 PM)
• Elizardi Castro: "Mira Que Nice!" Comedy Show (7:30 PM)

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• BridgeportLibrary: "Library News - Celebrating Bridgeport's Hispanic Heritage: The Young Lords Party and Halloween programing for all your spooky needs! https://conta.cc/3ioWM8j" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Welcome #October! Rabbit rabbit. #rabbitrabbit #October #October2020" (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "For Bridgeport history, Check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Want a surefire way to get Officer Merenda riled up? Talk smack about pigeons in front of her. That'll do it! These birds are intelligent and underappreciated, and domestic pigeons make wonderful pet birds! This webcomic has a lot more p..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "PETS OF THE DAY! Thing 1 & Thing 2! Here we are, still looking for a home for these two red-eared sliders. They are starting to show curiosity and will approach the front of their tank looking for treats. Both turtles will even take a tr..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Hey #Bridgeport! Elizardi Castro: "Mira Que Nice!" at The Klein this Saturday, Oct. 2nd at 7:30pm Save $2 off online tickets by using the discount code "BPT200" Find tickets here: theklein.org/buy-tickets/upcoming-events/ #BPT200" (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "To celebrate Halloween for entire month of October the Bridgeport Public Library is proud to offer The Legend of Sleepy Hollow performed by Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk! To view the film anytime free of charge follow these simple ste..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Monday is #ChildHealthDay – a great day to visit the Y and move together as a family!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Did you know that the Y offers water safety and swim lessons for all ages and skill levels throughout the year? Learn more and register for swim lessons. #SafetyAroundWater" (Facebook)

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• The Shakespeare Market (October 3)
• Fairfield Prep Open House (October 3)
• Paradise Green Farmer's Market (October 4)
• FREE College Admissions and Financial Planning Workshop (October 6)
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About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.

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