Lifeguard shortages? Depends on where you are in Bridgeport area

Some of the pools and beaches overseen by local parks and recreation departments are seeing shortages like the state parks are — but not all of them. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

A Bridgeport woman accused a man of abuse before her killing. Prosecutors couldn’t revoke his bail.

Bridgeport resident Marisol Dumeng was allegedly killed by Glenn Pettway while he was free on bond for murder and domestic violence charges. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Census wants to know how to ask about sexuality and gender

Because the same-sex response is limited to individuals living together, it captures only a fifth of the nation’s LGBTQ population, Conron said. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

The Connecticut battle between conservation and sprawl: The state won’t reach its goal of preserving 673,210 acres by 2023.

The Deer Lake situation, on which the Council declined to comment, is another example of the whack-a-mole approach conservationists are often forced to take to save some of the state’s dwindling supply of open land. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

The Arts & Ideas festival in New Haven is back in full swing, with music, shows and more, a lot of it free

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas, has returned to its old form in New Haven, with weeks of indoor and outdoor events throughout June. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Feds: Bridgeport man pleads guilty to racketeering while in ‘violent’ street gang

The man faces up to 20 years after admitting to “engaging in a pattern of racketeering activity,” including robbery, violence and weapons charges. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Derby rejects combined senior center with Ansonia

The city’s Board of Alderman rejected a proposal to merge its senior center with Ansonia’s in a decision Mayor Richard Dziekan criticized. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport’s Berlinetta Brewing Co. plans downtown beer garden

If approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals, the business aims to lease public land. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Infowars bankruptcy tossed in deal with Sandy Hook parents

The families’ lawsuits say they have been subjected to harassment and death threats from Jones’ followers because of the hoax conspiracy. Jones, based in Austin, Texas, has since said he believes the shooting did occur. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Developer seeks to build three-story ‘boutique’ hotel in heart of Southington’s Plantsville section

A developer is proposing what he calls a boutique hotel for the Plantsville section of Southington, but at least a few neighbors are opposing the idea. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

The ‘Mo-Pho’ bus will be heading to Hartford: Owners of the new Connecticut entertainment venue on wheels say it’s a ‘vibrant, artistic’ city

The Mo-Pho, a 30-feet long double-decker bus from Liverpool, England, is being transformed into a traveling venue for intimate concerts, art shows, dancing, creative photo shoots — and anything else envisioned. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Milford dog rescued from high-kill shelter in running for national ‘hero’ award

Jeffrey, known as “The Positively Peaceful Pit Bull, who went from being on death’s doorstep to being a source of comfort for others, is a candidate to receive a 2022 Hero Dog Award.  Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Official: Man pushed out of vehicle during Bridgeport shooting

Authorities began receiving multiple calls for shots fired in the 70 block of Priscilla Circle in Bridgeport early Friday, a city official said. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Police: Loaded gun found in Bridgeport home where woman hid from authorities

Nilah Bowie, 21, was additionally charged with gun offenses after police said investigators located a loaded 9mm handgun from where she was hiding during standoff. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Connecticut Catholic health system’s aim to acquire Day Kimball hospital raises concerns, including on reproductive health

A similar proposal by Waterbury Hospital a decade ago fell apart after opposition from women’s reproductive rights advocates. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Florida seafood magnate and University of New Haven grad commits $3 million to the school

When the renovation is completed, the facility will be named in honor of Jeffery P. Hazell, according to UNH President Steven H. Kaplan. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Today only: Big E tickets, usually $15, on sale for $9

June 9 only, The Big E is having a flash sale of admission tickets. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Suspended Shelton firefighter charged with sexual assault to appear in court today

Suspended Shelton firefighter John Scollin and Trumbull police Sgt. Matthew Perkowski have been charged in connection with a 2020 sexual assault. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Feds: Last man connected to Bridgeport courthouse shooting sentenced to 15 years in prison

A man who helped plan a gang-fueled shooting in front of a state courthouse in Bridgeport in January 2020 was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Dunn: Bridgeport police chief exam cheating influenced by others wanting Perez to get job

Former Bridgeport personnel director David Dunn testified that others influenced his decision to help Armando Perez become police chief. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

West Hartford’s ‘Firebolly’ is so busy she’s made fire dancing her full-time gig; some call ‘it breathtaking’

Fire dancer Jessica Goyette of West Hartford, also known as “Firebolly,” is in her busy season and has made fire dancing her full-time career. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Lamont tweets about satirical tune about Connecticut that mentions marijuana and internet gambling, gets serious rebuke from Stefanowski

In his letter to Tong, Stefanowski asks whether “taxpayer dollars” were used to produce the 18-second video or whether its reference to marijuana being legal in Connecticut could be construed as a violation of the portion of Public Act 21-1 relating to advertising. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

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