Woman Pleads Guilty In Death Of Uncle: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Oct. 21.

First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds; warm. High: 73 Low: 59.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Bridgeport Woman Pleads Guilty In Beating Death Of Uncle: Report: Tynisha Hall, a licensed caregiver, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the 2017 death of Robert Jones. (Bridgeport Patch)
2. Bridgeport-based health food company creates nutritional products for people with autism: Amrita Health Foods produces gluten-free and peanut-free plant-based snacks. (News 12 Bronx)
3. Bridgeport Resident Wins $20K Lottery Prize: The winning scratch ticket was also sold at a Bridgeport business, according to the Connecticut Lottery. (Bridgeport Patch)
4. Bridgeport's WICC radio expands reach to 107.3 FM signal (HamletHub)
5. Bridgeport woman undergoes double mastectomy during first-of its kind nerve blocking procedure (News 12 Connecticut)
6. Nyberg: Live music venue in Bridgeport prepares to reopen with big changes under new name, leadership (WTNH.com)
7. Moales running out of options to save father's Bridgeport church (CTPost)

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Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "DOG OF THE DAY! Brandy! Brandy is still with us, waiting for the perfect home. Brandy is happy to say hello to another polite dog and would do well with an active family. She would also do well with a large sectional to lay out on! Ask a..." (Facebook)
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• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "It's super easy to mix-up, but do you know the differences between a Calico and Tortoiseshell (often nicknamed Tortie) cat? This article is a great explainer! https://excitedcats.com/tortoiseshell-vs-calico/" (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "We are so grateful to the Kolbe Cathedral High School Cross Country team who volunteered to run a cross country meet for several of our schools including Assumption Catholic School, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, Fairfield, CT, and ..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "While incorporating the concept of our five senses, we began with the sense of hearing, the children had an amazing time choosing and planning what instrument they would like to make and which contents to put inside. #foryouthdevelopment" (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)

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