Woman's Body Found In NY + Music Festival Lineup Announced

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Feb. 17.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 55 Low: 53.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. Star-Studded Lineup Announced For Sound On Sound Music Festival In Bridgeport: The Lumineers, Stevie Nicks, Brandi Carlile, The National and more will perform this fall at the inaugural Sound On Sound Music Festival. (Bridgeport Patch)
2. Bridgeport Woman's Body Found Near Bronx Cemetery: Police: According to reports, the 53-year-old Connecticut woman had multiple injection sites on her buttocks. (Bridgeport Patch)
3. City Of Bridgeport: Sound On Sound Music Festival Announces Inaugural Lineup! (Press Release Desk)
4. Demands for Federal Investigation, Police Chief Change After Deaths of Bridgeport Women (NBC Connecticut)
5. Police: Gun, crack cocaine found during Bridgeport traffic stop (CT Post)

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Today in Bridgeport:

• Free Math Tutoring for Teens (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Bridgeport, CT Fire Department: "Work hard. Train Hard. Enjoy a rewarding career as a Bridgeport #Firefighter Learn more at http://ow.ly/IGI250HVAAj #BecomeaBFF #Hiring" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, CT Fire Department: "#BecomeaBFF Support your community and be a part of a dedicated team. We provide comprehensive training. Learn more and submit your application today: Bridgeportct.gov/Fire #bridgeport #Hiring" (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "What a great Kindergarten Service Project at St. Mary School, Bethel! The class, with the help of parents, tied fleece blankets and collected baby items to be donated to the Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport, Inc.!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Registration is open for our Winter 11 Swim Lesson Program! Classes start the week of February 28." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Library: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Honesty helps create trusting, authentic relationships. 🤝 That's why it's one of the Y's core values. It helps us work together to build stronger communities.🌱 #honesty #community" (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: "Does your dog have a refined palette? Post your answer in the comments, and open the post for the reveal! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Answer: 1700! Dogs have approximately a sixth of the number of taste buds that humans h..." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brooklawn: "I'm heartbroken to inform everyone that simba was put to sleep last night. - I went to visit her while she was in the oxygen containment and she looked miserable. I did not feel that it was fair to put her through another week of sufferi..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Trumbull: "Just wanted to thank everyone of my neighbors who have helped me on here through my post into helping to feed the animals in my area. - I really appreciate all the help you guys have given these animals and thanks to you all they’re able..." (Nextdoor)

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• Sudden Money: Now What? Tips for Managing New Wealth (February 17)
• March Day/Evening "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes! (February 18)
• Warehouse Thrift 3 Items for $1 Sale! (February 18)
• Wits & Giggles (February 18)
• HNOJ Men's Society TAKE OUT Fish Dinner (February 19)
• The Shakespeare Market (February 20)
• Deeper Than The Skin: Telling The Story of Race in America through Song (February 20)
• Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28)
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— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.