08/10/10 BRIDGEPORT BRIEFING: We're still tops per capita, but making less

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We're still tops per capita, but making less (Connecticut Post)

The Bridgeport-Stamford metro region's decline in income far outpaced the national average last year, but the state's Gold Coast remained the richest region in the country.

Police Blotter for Aug. 9: Bicycle Worth $7,000 Swiped in Southport (Fairfield Patch)

The Fairfield Police Department's press briefing on Monday included the following cases: A Museeuw bicycle, valued at $7,000, was reported stolen from an open porch on Westway Road in Fairfield's Southport neighborhood sometime between 2:01 p.m. and 2:31 p.m. Friday, police said.

Bridgeport: Trav S.D. Discusses Latest Book At Barnum Museum On Aug. 26 (Hartford Courant)

At The Museum Submitted by Kay Page Greaser, The Barnum Museum, on 2010-08-09. On Thursday, August 26 at the Barnum Museum author Trav S.D. will lead a discussion about his book, "No Applause, Just Throw Money: The Book That Made Vaudeville Famous" which tells the story of the influence that P.T. Barnum had on American culture.

Election information (News Times)

Whata s at stake? There are 44 primaries today for state and federal offices, including governor, lieutenant governor, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Republican candidates for Congress, a state Senate seat representing Trumbull and Bridgeport, and state House seats in Danbury, Westport and Ansonia.

Two suspects in Fairfield County robbery spree opt for trial (Connecticut Post)

A Bridgeport teenager charged in connection with a slew of jewelry store heists throughout Fairfield County opted for a jury trial Monday in state Superior Court , but prosecutors said they are working toward resolving the case.

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Inland Wetlands Commission Attempts to Intervene on Metro Center Litigation (Fairfield Patch)

Low 71F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. new Part of the Fairfield Metro Center construction done by the state Department of Transportation - a motor vehicle bridge in the distance and a railroad station platform in the foreground Credit ...

Dear Operation Save America,: Susan Campbell | Fear, itself (The Hartford Courant)

We see from the news that you came to Connecticut to yell hateful things at some Muslims in Bridgeport.

Rice is Wrong: Tape Shows Vote Restored Conservation Department to Metro Center (Fairfield Patch)

Rice Claimed Thursday He Abstained from July 15 Vote to Restore Conservation Department; the 'Corrected' Vote on Thursday Kept the Department off the Project new Frank Rice, center, a member of the town's Inland Wetlands Commission, claimed Thursday night that he had abstained from a vote to restore the town's Conservation Department to an ...

College Remembers Student Killed During Robbery (NBC Connecticut)

Nearly a month after Arun Kumar Narote was shot and killed in Bridgeport , faculty and students at his Virginia college remembered him.

Muslim leaders worried about harassment (Connecticut Post)

Muslim leaders in Connecticut are asking police and other public officials for assurances they can worship without being harassed after an angry protest outside a Bridgeport mosque last week.

Bongo Helps Merchants Grow International Sales with Fewer Hassles (Auctionbytes)

International customers can be a source of added revenue for online sellers, but can also be a huge hassle due to shipping, customs and delivery issues.