Teen Charged In Homicide + Lottery Winner

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Sept. 18.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 80 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Official: Teen, 16, charged in Bridgeport homicide after botched marijuana theft: A teen was charged in the August homicide of Jame Hayden. (CTPost)
2. Bridgeport Resident Wins $20k Lottery Prize: A Bridgeport resident is $20,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery ticket in town earlier this week, according to the Connecticut Lottery. (Bridgeport Patch)
3. Bridgeport man pleads guilty in multiple gang-related shootings: A member of a North End gang has pleaded guilty to federal charges. (CTPost)
4. Why Small Businesses Matter in Bridgeport: DaSilva Custom Builds (HamletHub)
5. Primary's big winners seek to upset Bridgeport's 'establishment' (CTPost)
6. Man accused of beating Bridgeport councilwoman will go free (CTPost)
7. CT's Beardsley Zoo Accepting Submissions for Scarecrows on Parade (HamletHub)

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Today in Bridgeport:

• LATINSIIMO, art, culture, music, FREE FUNisiimo, Sat 9/18 all afternoon and evening (2:00 PM)
• The THE BAND Band - Tribute to The Band (8:00 PM)

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Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "LOVE (0139). Hey everybody I'm Love! I'm a young parakeet. I like to sing but I would prefer not to be handled. I was found on a tennis court- very tired and refusing to fly. No one ever claimed me and now I'm here waiting for my new for..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Have you heard?! Study names #Bridgeport as nation's second most diverse city! Taste our culturally diverse cuisines with the #BPT200Passport! #Diversity" (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "Library News - Digitized Bridgeport photos and more programing! https://conta.cc/3AjYnDl" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "DOG OF THE DAY! Brandy! Photogenic Miss Brandy was ready for her close up, but now she's even more ready for her forever home! Brandy would do well in a home with a respectful dog or as the only pet- since she loves people! All adoptions..." (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "From Fairfield, CT to LaPlace, LA...in the words of Principal Cipriano from Notre Dame High School Fairfield, Connecticut." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Register for the #COVID19 vaccine and help protect our children. GetVaxBPT.com #GetVaxBPT" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "New year means new friends here at The Y! #cccymca" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Please take advantage of community testing here in #Bridgeport. Testing happening this week at North Branch Library! Help stop the spread. #BPTUpdates #BPTTesting #Coronavirus #CovidTesting" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "PUP QUIZ! You guys know the drill. Comment your answer below. v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v A: Dog ears contain about 18 muscles, allowing them to raise, lower, rotate, tilt, and move them independently so they can hear better and ex..." (Facebook)

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— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor. He has previously worked for publications such as The New Haven Register and The Iowa City Press-Citizen.

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