Bridgeport Daily: Shots Fired + 12 Displaced By Fire

Bridgeport CT

31 August, 2021

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Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Sept. 1. First, today's weather: Heavy rain throughout the day. High: 70 Low: 64. Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport: Official: 3 in custody after multiple incidents of shots fired in Bridgeport: Three people are in custody and several guns were seized after reports of people shooting out of a vehicle. (Fairfield Citizen) Official: 12 people displaced by Bridgeport fire: A Benham Avenue fire Monday led to the displacement of a dozen people. (CTPost)Bridgeport Residents Graduate From State Police Training Academy: Two Bridgeport residents were among 100 new State Troopers who graduated from the Connecticut State Police training academy this week. (Bridgeport Patch) Bridgeport students head back to school (CT Post) Bridgeport school principal plays role in helping students and their family escape Afghanistan (News 12 Westchester) Ganim promises a new Bridgeport senior center ahead of council primary (CT Post) Tired of paying too much for your prescriptions? GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies. Works for pet medications, too! GoodRx also helps bring the Daily to Bridgeport. Support our sponsor and see how much you can save by going to GoodRx.com. Today in Bridgeport Growth Through Sports Nomination (12:00 AM) Bridgeport Patch Notebook Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "JOHNNY (0037) Hey all I'm Johnny. I'm a 6-year-old male pitbull mix. I am a sweet, calm, hunk of love. I tested well with other dogs and I was non-reactive in the cat room. That being said- I'm really not all that interested in other ani..." (Facebook) Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "THING 1 & THING 2 (0094/0095) Hey everyone we are Thing 1&2! We came to animal control after being found in a pot. We are a little hand shy but we eat like champs and love our new tank and basking rocks. To apply, please email animal.she..." (Facebook) Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "This album has the pictures and a brief descriptions of all the animals that BAC currently has available for adoption. All adoptions are conducted by APPOINTMENT ONLY due to COVID-19. Submit an application to animal.shelter@bridgeportct...." (Facebook) Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Drop your answer in the comments!" (Facebook) Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "It was a great first day of school at the Catholic Academy of Bridgeport yesterday! We invite you to pray this back-to-school prayer for all of our students as they start coming back to school week: "Dear Jesus, you who promise to be wit..." (Facebook) Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "Today at St. Mary School, Ridgefield they had two brief "Blessing of the Backpack" sessions. "...be ever-present with them in the classroom, on the school bus, on the playground, and at home, and may they feel your loving care in all ..." (Facebook) City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "The American Rescue Act applications are due to the city of Bridgeport by TODAY Tuesday, August 31st at 2pm. Each request for proposals is available on the City website at www.bridgeportct.gov/arp. #Bridgeport #ARP #BPTUpdates" (Facebook) City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Hey #Bridgeport! Are you aware that breastfeeding helps to decrease postpartum depression? Visit the Its Worth It Campaign at http://ow.ly/qXHO50FYVI7 helps new mothers transition into breastfeeding by having others share their stories ...." (Facebook) City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Join us at a Virtual Public Meeting for the East End Streets study! Help us identify transportation needs in the East End by participating at your own pace, any time July 5 to August 31, 2021. Visit the project website at http://ow.ly/XE..." (Facebook) Bridgeport YMCA: "We're ready to go back to school! Are you?" (Facebook) Bridgeport YMCA: " Work for the Y Don't just work. Work for change. Work for others. Work for a better us. See what employment opportunities your local Y has available. https://buff.ly/3sWiQLE #ForABetterUs" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Warehouse Thrift "You Choose Sale" (September 3) The Shakespeare Market (September 5) FREE Trial Dance Classes - Studio Tours - Placement Evaluations - Amazing Faculty @ Rockwell Dance (September 7) Tag Sale and Craft Fair - Rent a Space! (September 11) Document Shredding Event - RAIN OR SHINE - Please stop by (September 25) Add your event Gigs & services: Licensed Real Estate Agent (Details) Add your gig or service Job listings: Driver wanted (Details) Add your job listing You're all caught up for today. If you find these newsletters informative, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Chris Rhatigan About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Bridgeport Daily? You can email me at [email protected].