In Bridgeport, a call to protect Haitians with Temporary Protected Status
The end of Temporary Protected Status threatens Haitians in Connecticut, but community members said they would stand together and fight.
Jul 11, 2026Open source
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than 5,000 intercepted calls and texts help bring down Connecticut drug ring; Bridgeport supplier sentenced
Read More than 5,000 intercepted calls and texts help bring down Connecticut drug ring; Bridgeport supplier sentenced
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Cape Verde's World Cup run sparks pride in Bridgeport
Connecticut’s Cape Verdean community is celebrating another historic result at the World Cup after Cape Verde earned a draw against Uruguay, after tying...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo welcomes 8 new piglets to its farmyard exhibit
The Bridgeport zoo’s newest litter includes four male and four female guinea hog piglets born to Ethel and Harry Plopper.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
A third of CT households spend at least three out of every 10 dollars on housing
Many Connecticut households spend more than 30% of their income on housing, with Bridgeport and Hartford among the hardest-hit cities.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Bridgeport man fleeing troopers crashes while re-entering I-95 in New Haven, police say
Connecticut State Police say a Bridgeport man fleeing a traffic stop crashed while attempting to re-enter I-95 in New Haven.
Jun 15, 2026Open source
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State police use stop sticks to disable truck driven erratically on I-95 in Norwalk
Connecticut State Police troopers used stop sticks Wednesday afternoon to disable a truck being driven erratically on I-95 North in Norwalk, according to sta...
Jul 18, 2026Open source
Woman allegedly threw her newborn in trash bin in 2018. Recycling workers found boy in trash bag.
A Danbury woman has been charged in the death of her newborn child who was found in a bag mixed in with the trash at a recycling facility in Connecticut in 2...
Jul 16, 2026Open source
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The Right-Wing War on Solidarity Comes to Campus
A recent civil rights complaint against the University of Connecticut is the latest in a long line of attempts to dismantle the ability of ordinary people to...
Jul 21, 2026Open source
CT officials remind boaters purchase required stamp. Marine officers conducting enforcement
Anyone who operates a motorboat or personal watercraft on Connecticut’s inland waters is required to purchase the stamp.
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Frisbie’s Dairy Barn celebrates National Ice Cream Day with 24-hour event at all six locations
Frisbie’s Dairy Barn is marking National Ice Cream Day Sunday with a 24-hour celebration across all six of its locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Connecticut Sun vs. Phoenix Mercury
Stream the WNBA Game Connecticut Sun vs. Phoenix Mercury live from ESPN on Watch ESPN. Live stream on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
There is much ado about Shakespeare in CT with summer performances all around the state
Connecticut's summer Shakespeare season is in full swing with 11 shows taking place now or on the way.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Federal judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit to obtain CT voter rolls
Attorney General William Tong won the dismissal of a lawsuit to force Connecticut to hand over its statewide voter registration list to Department of Justice...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
RC drag races draw competitors from across the country to Progress City
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The 2026 Midwest Classic RC races were this weekend at Progress City, drawing competitors from as far as Wisconsin and Connecticut t...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Connecticut duo ran counterfeit pill operation fueled by drugs and guns, federal indictment alleges
Connecticut duo ran counterfeit pill operation fueled by drugs and guns, federal indictment alleges
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Teen Girls Beat Up Knife-Wielding Porn Addict Attacker Who Tried to Drag Them into the Woods in Connecticut
Two teenage girls pelted a deranged pervert with rocks after he attacked them and threatened to rape them at a Connecticut state park, authorities said.
Jul 18, 2026Open source
Immigration fear is reshaping patient trust inside CT hospitals
Among Connecticut residents who fear immigration enforcement, 14% have avoided medical care or know someone who has.
Jul 18, 2026Open source
CT early childhood educators eligible for new health insurance subsidy in 2027
Many early childhood educators in Connecticut will soon be eligible for help from the state to pay for health insurance.
Jul 18, 2026Open source
Fewer refugees are entering CT this year, and all are from S. Africa
From November to June, 89 refugees arrived in Connecticut from South Africa and none from other countries, a marked change from past years.
Jul 18, 2026Open source
The Main Street Community Foundation is distributing a record $570,000 in scholarships to over 200 Connecti...
The Main Street Community Foundation is distributing a record $570,000 in scholarships to over 200 Connecticut students, aiding their educational pursuits.
Jul 18, 2026Open source
Connecticut historians urge preservation as 1678 Bushnell Farm hits market for $12M
Connecticut historians urge preservation as 1678 Bushnell Farm hits market for $12M
Jul 18, 2026Open source
Police report reveals ex-Hartford treasurer may have shredded documents at office after resignation
A Hartford Police incident report obtained by NBC Connecticut Investigates reveals that former Hartford treasurer Carmen Sierra returned to her office after...
Jul 18, 2026Open source
Utilities prepare for potential storm outages this weekend after July 4 severe weather
Connecticut utility companies are preparing for the possibility of power outages this weekend as forecasters track storms that could bring strong winds and...
Jul 18, 2026Open source
Connecticut judge pushes for mental health court after daughter’s overdose death
A Connecticut Superior Court judge who lost his daughter to a fentanyl overdose is now working to build the state’s first mental health court.
Jul 18, 2026Open source
Spotted lanternfly sightings spreading across Connecticut, experts urge public to act
Spotted lanternfly sightings are being reported across Connecticut, with larger populations concentrated along the shoreline, according to the Connecticut Ag...
Jul 18, 2026Open source
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Bridgeport is in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Region: Connecticut
ZIP Codes
06601, 06602, 06604, 06605, 06606, 06607, 06608, 06610, 06673, 06699
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The Right-Wing War on Solidarity Comes to Campus
A recent civil rights complaint against the University of Connecticut is the latest in a long line of attempts to dismantle the ability of ordinary people to...
Jul 21, 2026Open source
CT officials remind boaters purchase required stamp. Marine officers conducting enforcement
Anyone who operates a motorboat or personal watercraft on Connecticut’s inland waters is required to purchase the stamp.
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Frisbie’s Dairy Barn celebrates National Ice Cream Day with 24-hour event at all six locations
Frisbie’s Dairy Barn is marking National Ice Cream Day Sunday with a 24-hour celebration across all six of its locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Connecticut Sun vs. Phoenix Mercury
Stream the WNBA Game Connecticut Sun vs. Phoenix Mercury live from ESPN on Watch ESPN. Live stream on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
There is much ado about Shakespeare in CT with summer performances all around the state
Connecticut's summer Shakespeare season is in full swing with 11 shows taking place now or on the way.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Federal judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit to obtain CT voter rolls
Attorney General William Tong won the dismissal of a lawsuit to force Connecticut to hand over its statewide voter registration list to Department of Justice...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
RC drag races draw competitors from across the country to Progress City
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The 2026 Midwest Classic RC races were this weekend at Progress City, drawing competitors from as far as Wisconsin and Connecticut t...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Connecticut duo ran counterfeit pill operation fueled by drugs and guns, federal indictment alleges
Connecticut duo ran counterfeit pill operation fueled by drugs and guns, federal indictment alleges
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Teen Girls Beat Up Knife-Wielding Porn Addict Attacker Who Tried to Drag Them into the Woods in Connecticut
Two teenage girls pelted a deranged pervert with rocks after he attacked them and threatened to rape them at a Connecticut state park, authorities said.
Jul 18, 2026Open source
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