05/06/12 The Raw Bridgeport News Feed

Go To The > Bridgeport Newswire For comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Bridgeport, CT. SUV hits, injures kids in Bridgeport 1:52:52 AM Two children were injured, one reportedly with life-threatening injuries, Friday night when the bicycle they were riding was struck by a sport utility vehicle near the corner of Barnum and Central avenues. Chris Elsberry: McLeod a Bridgeport great 1:52:35 AM Barry McLeod, his brother, Ron, and their cousin, Frank Oleynick, would throw some basketballs into the trunk, pile into Frank's car and drive around town. When jobs don't follow dollars 1:43:31 AM ... or the Urban and Industrial Site Reinvestment Tax Credit Program and Job Creation Tax Credit Program Portfolios. Bridgeport 2000: Innovative Arc Tubes, 1240 Central Ave., $1.5 million loan, $3.2 million expansion 2003: Derecktor Shipyards, 837 ... Keila Torres Ocasio: Be the Man to Your Kid 1:25:41 AM Fact No. 2: Forty-four percent of households with children in Bridgeport are led by females, and roughly 43 percent of these female-led families have incomes below the poverty level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau , Fact No. Travel briefs 12:17:38 AM ... P.T. Barnum has reopened two days a week as work continues to repair damage caused by the tornado that hit Bridgeport, Conn., in 2010. . Visitors will be able to see many of the artifacts that have already been restored and watch as a conservator ... Bluefish defeat Revolution, 13-7, for fifth straight win Saturday, May 05, 2012 11:23 PM Eddie Rogers had six RBIs and the Bridgeport Bluefish pounded out 18 hits in a 13-7 victory over the York Revolution for the team's fifth straight win. General Assembly working hard with deadline nearing Saturday, May 05, 2012 11:22 PM ... jor sticking points being teacher evaluations and revamped charter schools. Two bills that would help cities like Bridgeport combat sexually oriented massage parlors await final action on the Senate calendar. Fairfield cops snare robbery suspect Saturday, May 05, 2012 11:02 PM ... say the suspect warned that he was carrying a gun, but did not display a weapon. Hours later, Saturday morning, a Bridgeport florist was robbed, Fairfield Police say, with an unknown amount of cash taken. Bridgeport police provided no details on the ... Sandy Sulzycki: The Week That Was Saturday, May 05, 2012 10:11 PM ... added 12. Julie Gaszo and George Wright combined for 28 in the loss and John Dobas played a fine floor game. ... Bridgeport boxer Bill Neri posted a close but unanimous decision over Norman Thompson of Patterson, N.J., in the featured bout at the ... University of Bridgeport holds commencement Saturday, May 05, 2012 6:37 PM Number of grads: approximately 1,150 candidates. Included undergraduate and graduate candidates from the School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Education, School of Engineering, Shintaro Akatsu School of Design, International College and undergraduates in the Fones School of Dental Hygiene. Ahl Ec Semifinal Game 2: Connecticut at Norfolk Saturday, May 05, 2012 5:10 PM ... The Norfolk Admirals play Game 3 tomorrow, 6 May. They're in Hartford for Games 3 & 4, but will play Game 5 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Game time is at 7 pm Eastern. ahl , norfolk admirals , ahl playoffs , ahl norfolk , ahl norfolk admirals , 2012 ... Graduation Day for UB Saturday, May 05, 2012 5:07 PM The University of Bridgeport celebrates its 102nd commencent Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Conn. Republican steps forward to run for state Senate seat that includes part of Monroe Saturday, May 05, 2012 2:46 PM ... the state Senate in the 22nd District seat. The district covers a part of Monroe, all of Trumbull and a part of Bridgeport. It is now represented by two-term Democrat Anthony Musto of Trumbull, "Four years ago, young people came out in droves to ... Resident readies for the release of her first book Saturday, May 05, 2012 1:54 PM Lisa D. Spear is working toward a goal: getting the Pulitzer Prize. The Shelton resident and Bridgeport native will soon be one step closer with the upcoming release of her children's book, Thunderburps . Cops, residents hope arrests end crime spree Saturday, May 05, 2012 1:49 PM ... incidents and providing information that helped lead to the arrests. "Our officers are doing a great job keeping Bridgeport safe, but they cannot do it alone. This is a fine example of what can be accomplished when our citizens and officers work ... Romanian man sentenced for ATM-skimming scheme Saturday, May 05, 2012 12:46 PM ... Preda, was also sentenced to five years of supervised release by United States District Judge Janet C. Hall in Bridgeport, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut. Preda and others involved in the ... Finch applauds Earth Week efforts Thursday, May 03, 2012 8:29 PM ... thousands of pounds of trash and planted nearly 80 trees in community cleanups held in neighborhoods throughout Bridgeport during the month of April. "The city of Bridgeport is looking much cleaner today, thanks to the partnerships we have formed ... Bluefish extend winning streak to five Wednesday, May 02, 2012 3:00 AM The Bridgeport Bluefish continued the teams' winning ways on Saturday Night by defeating the York Revolution by a score of 13-7 at Sovereign Bank Stadium. Proud Family of Art Competition Winner Saturday, February 04, 2012 3:00 AM Members of the Desir family of Bridgeport pose with first place award recipient Claude Desir next to his winning entry, "Self Portrait," in the 2012 Congressional Art Competition hosted by Congressman Jim Himes. Ex-Wall Streeters Plan to Aid Bridgeport Poor Saturday, February 04, 2012 3:00 AM ... 50 people in attendance. The group's plan is to use 12 unemployed Wall Street players to help poorer people in Bridgeport to redefine their lives financially. The program is being filmed for a reality show and documentary. 12 men, 12 months, on a ...

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