Person Dies After 3-Alarm Fire at Bridgeport Home on Denver Avenue
One person died and two others were taken to the hospital for evaluation after a three-alarm fire at a multi-family home on Bridgeport’s Denver Avenue.
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Property Tax Guide for Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport, CT property tax guide — 43.45 mill rate, due dates, grace periods, online payment options, and how to avoid late fees.
Bridgeport Pedestrian Injured in State Street Hit-and-Run
A pedestrian was injured in a Bridgeport hit-and-run on State Street late Thursday night and taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center.
Trash & Recycling Guide for Bridgeport, CT
A complete guide to trash and recycling in Bridgeport, CT — pickup schedules, what's accepted, transfer station hours, and how to handle bulk items.
Bridgeport Transfer Station: Hours, ID Info & What You Can Drop Off
Everything you need to know about the Bridgeport transfer station — hours, ID requirements, accepted materials, and what's not allowed.
Bridgeport Board faces criticism over superintendent search process
Bridgeport’s Board of Education hired Zeal Educational Group for a superintendent search while giving interim chief Royce Avery a 10% ($25,000) raise and circulating a graphic urging community support for him.
Bridgeport Man Shot Near Greene Homes After Midnight
A man was shot in the back near Harral Avenue in Bridgeport shortly after midnight Sunday. Police said he was alert and conscious; his condition was unknown at the time of reporting.
Bridgeport Budget Cuts Mill Rate to 27.75, Boosts Schools and Libraries
Bridgeport's proposed FY 2026-2027 budget slashes the mill rate to 27.75 and boosts school funding by $5 million. Free park stickers and tax relief are also included.
Bridgeport Schools and Public Library Expand Literacy Partnership
Bridgeport schools and library marked their expanded literacy partnership March 12, 2026 — adding 3rd-grade library visits and library card sign-ups during student enrollment.
Bridgeport Police Renew Investigation into 2001 Disappearance of Bianca Lebron
Bridgeport police and NCMEC released a 6th age-progressed image of Bianca Lebron on March 18 — showing what the woman missing since 2001 may look like at 34. Detectives say strong leads remain.
Bridgeport Man Found Dead Behind Farmington Condo Complex, Death Ruled Homicide
Derick Mercado-Labonte, 29, of Bridgeport was found dead behind a Farmington condo on Talcott Forest Road on March 19. Medical examiner ruled homicide; no arrests made.
Connecticut Debates No-Excuse Absentee Ballots as Bridgeport Fraud Looms
Connecticut held a March 13 hearing on HB 5001 to implement no-excuse absentee voting as Bridgeport official Wanda Geter-Pataky faces trial on 2023 ballot fraud charges.