Welcome, Bridgeport. Here’s all the local news, events and community posts you need for Thursday, January 20.
First, today’s weather forecast:
Colder; morning snow, 1-2″. High: 36 Low: 12.
Here are today’s top stories in Bridgeport:
- Driver In Fatal Bridgeport Hit-And-Run Identified: Report: Police identified a driver and seized a vehicle in connection with a hit-and-run last week. (Bridgeport fix)
- Latest: Check Hospital Capacity in Bridgeport Area: Here’s how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Fairfield County and CT. (Bridgeport fix)
- Bridgeporter’s candle business grows thanks to TikTok, pandemic: ‘It was wild‘ (Danbury News)
- Police: Race led to crash that killed former Bridgeport state senator (CTPost)
Today Bridgeport Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, one of the nation’s leading mortgage lenders. Make a a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to get in touch with a Newrez Loan Officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013)
- Next door neighbor, Trumbull: “I have mines and it ends today so hurry and get yours free in the mail. – Today only! 🚨4 FREE at-home Covid tests – LIVE NOW! Request yours here: https://m.community.com/cUXAQF… If you need backup testing, get more here:…” (The next door)
- Sergeant Michael Stahl, Fairfield Police Department: “KAYAKERS RESCUED ON LONG ISLAND SOUND: – On January 18, 2022, at approximately 12:39 p.m., the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call from a kayaker on Long Island Sound asking for help after him and his friend…” (The next door)
- Next door neighbor, Black Rock: “Looking for multifamily rehab, call 203-913-9253 – Stacey Kane DiDio #YourNextdoorRealtor” (The next door)
- Nextdoor neighbor, Park Ave / Capitol Ave: “Order test kits now for free, they opened a day early – https://www.covidtests.gov/” (The next door)
- Next door neighbor, Charcoal Pond: “Anyone else having download speed issues with Altice/Optimum. – Mine started on the 17th” (The next door)
More from our sponsors – please support the local news!
Events:
For sale:
Jobs :
Do you like the Bridgeport Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:
You are now aware and ready to go out this Thursday. See you tomorrow for another update!
— Chris Rhatigan
About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.