The fire quickly escalated to a second alarm and flames intensified because of the wind, according to authorities.

Bridgeport's City Council is considering hiring an outside investigative firm to track down owners of cars and trucks who should be paying motor vehicle taxes.

"The plaintiff's attorneys did a great job at trial," attorney Eric Stockman said. "It was very hard-fought, but it was done in a very professional manner. … At the end of the day, everybody could shake hands and walk out of the courtroom,

Bridgeport leaders are working together with mayors and superintendents from Connecticut’s largest cities – Hartford, New Haven, Stamford and Waterbury.

Susan Schnitzer, CEO of the Bridgeport-based Connecticut Institute for Refugees & Immigrants, says the nonprofit - whose mission is to help refugees and immigrants resettle in the United States - has lost $300,000 in funding since the Trump administration took over.

St. Vincent's Medical Center received a donation of new sweatsuits and undergarments for those who go to the hospital for sexual assault exams.

Milford police charged Ronald Boykin, of Bridgeport, after they say he kept a woman in a motel room and forced her to sell sex for money.

Major League Soccer is moving its production division, MLS Productions, to WWE's headquarters in downtown Stamford.

Ed DeStefano expands Metal Supermarkets franchise with a new Bridgeport store, offering over 8,000 metal types and grades shaped to order.

Hart is currently touring around the U.S. with his ninth stand-up special, “Acting My Age.” His last special, “Reality Check,” was named Billboard’s No. 1 Comedy Tour of 2022. Billboard also named Hart as the highest grossing comedian of 2023.

Beyond the online platforms DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics, there are only a handful of retail locations licensed to offer wagers in Connecticut.

Representatives of Bridgeport nonprofits say President Trump's executive order freezing federal aid may have a major impact on Connecticut's largest city.