07/13/09 The Raw Bridgeport News Feed: Updated

Gathering of the Vibes Music Festivalposted on July 14, 2009 07:20:32 amJoin us for VIBES 09 the Gathering of the Vibes Music Festival at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, CT on Thursday, July 23rd through Sunday, July 26th featuring stars like Crosby, Stills and Nash, Bob Weir & Ratdog, The Levon Helm Band, moe., Buddy Guy, George Clinton & P-Funk, Guster, State Radio, Keller Williams with Moseley, Droll & Spice, Grace ...

UB's Velaj wins ECC's Smillie Awardposted on July 14, 2009 06:54:26 amFormer Westhill soccer standout and current University of Bridgeport junior Linda Velaj did not see the car coming last Halloween when she crossed a busy intersection in Brookville, N.Y. Velaj only heard one of her friends scream out "Linda!" in an effort to get the soccer star's attention.

York win another close one over Bluefishposted on July 14, 2009 06:54:16 amThe York Revolution improved to 3-0 in the second half of the Atlantic League with its third straight one-run victory, beating the Bridgeport Bluefish 3-2 in front of 3,977 fans at Sovereign Bank Stadium.

Black Rock girls win District 2 softball titleposted on July 14, 2009 06:54:06 amBlack Rock of Bridgeport defeated Fairfield 5-3 Sunday afternoon to win the District 2 Softball Little League Championship after a hard fought victory at Unity Park.

Seaside fishermen undeterred by drowningposted on July 14, 2009 06:53:36 am... where the big fish are." As for any danger, Melendez was unimpressed. "I can swim," he declared. Noe Marquez of Bridgeport said he wasn't worried about those on the breakwater either, suggesting that even at high tide, the water isn't deep enough to ...

On the mend, Buzi to run for re-electionposted on July 14, 2009 06:26:47 am... Department and Youth Service Bureau. He also directed a joint program associated with the Boys and Girls Club of Bridgeport and other agencies, and worked with the Bridgeport public schools and Foundation School as a teacher and counselor with ...

Transformer Pops at Parade, Children Hurtposted on July 14, 2009 05:58:00 amFlags were waving and people filled the streets with cheers as the Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County passed them by Sunday afternoon in Bridgeport.

Ex-Postal Worker Named Police Steals Gift Cardsposted on July 14, 2009 05:57:59 am... Nora R. Dannehy, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, said. Edith Police, 53, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of misappropriating postal funds when she worked as a mail-processing clerk for the United ...

Amann Goes From Inept To Ridiculousposted on July 14, 2009 03:20:34 am... started out his campaign spending money like a drunken sailor: Amann's kick-off party at the Klein theater in Bridgeport in February had all the trappings of an election year-rally - 21 months before Election Day. And campaign records show he paid ...

Lawsuits challenging Bridgeport property values pile upposted on July 14, 2009 03:02:29 am... Appeals' rulings that upheld the values set by the recent revaluation. About half of these lawsuits, filed in Bridgeport Superior Court, were filed last week. The citywide revaluation took place last October. Assessor Elaine Carvalho said her office ...

Parade helps Puerto Ricans celebrate their heritageposted on July 14, 2009 03:01:34 am... a group of 60 students from his town who performed folkloric dances in costumes and masks. Janellie Ortiz, 15, of Bridgeport, said she comes every year to the parade and wouldn't miss it. Liza Gonzalez, 31, who was born on the island, said she comes ...

Swimmer pulled from Soundposted on July 14, 2009 12:24:34 amA 65-year-old swimmer was rushed to the hospital Sunday after being pulled from the water between Bridgeport Harbor and Penfield Lighthouse in what boaters reported as a possible drowning.

Concession stands hurt by lousy weatherposted on July 13, 2009 11:12:35 pm... several concession stands at beaches and pools in Connecticut and New York ---- including Seaside Park in Bridgeport and several beaches in Stamford ---- said the weather's negative impact on business has been "tremendous." "With the beach and pools ...

Parade halted when downed wires injure two childrenposted on July 13, 2009 11:12:27 pm... was left with a large black mark on her right thigh. She was not burned in the incident. Brandon Vargas, 9, of Bridgeport, received a small cut or a burn on his arm. He was standing in the middle esplanade when the wire fell. Nursing the wound with ...

Passengers On The Griffin Lineposted on July 13, 2009 07:15:14 pmPassenger service on those tracks ended many decades ago, but the railroad along with several state lawmakers and business leaders want to see if the line could become a light rail system linking Bradley International Airport to downtown.

What does a gay demon look like?posted on July 13, 2009 05:52:41 pmTo Manifested Glory Ministries of Bridgeport, Conn.: Perhaps you wouldn't mind telling me what a '"homosexual demon"' looks like.

Swell Season Follows 'Once' Success With 'Strict Joy'posted on July 13, 2009 12:24:04 pmAcclaimed folk duo the Swell Season will release "Strict Joy," the pair's first set of new material since their breakout on-screen performances in the indie film "Once." Due September 29 via Anti-, the 12 songs find Oscar winners Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova and several different musicians working with producer Peter Katis at his Bridgeport, ...

Boaters rescue senior from cool watersposted on July 13, 2009 12:18:00 pmA 65-year-old swimmer was rushed to the hospital Sunday after being pulled from the water between Bridgeport Harbor and Penfield Lighthouse in what boaters reported as a possible drowning.

Brookfield, Ridgefield chosen for federal loans to improve water linesposted on July 13, 2009 10:42:25 am... will not increase to fund it," Marconi said. The town has already hired Anthony Julian Railroad Construction of Bridgeport as the contractor for the project. Brookfield, which applied for $2,271,000, will receive $1,283,051. The town will use the ...