It was calamitous on so many levels in December 2021: 23-year-old Black female Lauren Smith-Fields invites White-male Bumble date to her Bridgeport apartment. The tequila
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Author: Lennie Grimaldi
Paid In Full – Elderly East End Woman Rescued From Eviction
On the verge of eviction because someone she entrusted with her money to pay the rent fleeced her, an 85-year-old East End woman was out
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In CT’s Black Community, Advocates Combat Organ Donation Myths
By Reginald David and Katy Golvala, CT Mirror April 2, 2026 Jacqueline Glover remembers the moment her life became focused on small, measured breaths. In
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No April Fools’ Joke: Police Kick Up Distracted-Driving Enforcement
From PD Facebook page: The Bridgeport Police Department will ramp up the enforcement of distracted driving laws beginning April 1, 2026, as part of a
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Legislature’s $29B Spending Plan Sets Up Negotiations With Lamont
By Keith M. Phaneuf, CT Mirror March 31, 2026 This story has been updated. The legislature’s Appropriations Committee adopted a $29 billion state budget Tuesday
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Education Official Sokolovic Files Lawsuit Against Police For False Arrest Stemming From 2023 Mayoral Campaign
For additional background, see here Statement from Joe Sokolovic: Joseph Sokolovic, an elected official and education advocate, has filed a civil lawsuit alleging false arrest
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After Controversy, City Dems Back Bridgeport Resident To Serve As Treasurer
A few weeks ago, the 90-member Democratic Town Committee conducted its organizational meeting to select officers, including another two years for long-time Chairman Mario Testa.
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Watch: Firefighters Gather To Support Terrence Cramer, Homicide Victim
From News 12: Bridgeport firefighters gathered Monday morning in a show of support for one of their own who was shot and killed. Firefighters stood
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