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🌱 Patch AM: Bridgeport Sees Drop In Violent & Other Crimes In 2025: Mayor, Police Chief

Also check out Muppet Treasure Island - Movie Screening on the Bridgeport Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Bridgeport crime plummets in 2025 as homicides and shootings fall
  • How badly was this Lindley Street building damaged in the crash?
  • Why are Bridgeport families still waiting on United Way holiday help?

Also on today's calendar: Muppet Treasure Island - Movie Screening and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Bridgeportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Bridgeportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 31 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Partly sunny, breezy and cold, temps: high: 27, low: 19.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 31 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bridgeport Sees Drop In Violent & Other Crimes In 2025: Mayor, Police Chief (patch.com) — Bridgeport residents are heading into 2026 with encouraging crime numbers, as city officials report sharp drops in violent crime, property crime, and shootings during 2025. Mayor Joe Ganim and Police Chief Roderick Porter credit increased police staffing and a stronger community policing model, noting homicides fell from 12 to four and quality of life is improving across Bridgeport neighborhoods.
   

2. Driver arrested after allegedly crashing into building in Bridgeport (wtnh.com) — Bridgeport police arrested a driver who allegedly crashed into a commercial building on Lindley Street Wednesday morning and then ran off. No injuries were reported, but officials haven’t yet determined how badly the building was damaged. The city’s Building Department will inspect the structure to ensure safety.
   

3. United Way says they're far short of the donations needed for families in Danbury, Bridgeport area (ctpost.com) — Families in the Bridgeport and Danbury areas are still waiting for help as United Way’s Giving Fund sits well below its $100,000 goal, with only about $23,000 raised so far. The fund supports local households with basics like food, utilities, transportation, and winter clothing, and organizers are urging residents to give or share the campaign to close the gap.
   

4. PHOTOS: Endangered spider monkey born at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport (wtnh.com) — Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport has welcomed a newborn endangered black-handed spider monkey, and staff are asking visitors to keep noise down while mother and baby adjust. The healthy infant supports global conservation efforts, but guests aren’t guaranteed a sighting during this sensitive period. The zoo remains open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
   

5. Cody Rhodes Reveals His Insane WWE Schedule For January (wrestlezone.com) — Bridgeport wrestling fans can see Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes when WWE’s Holiday Tour hits the city on January 4, 2026. His packed January schedule includes TV tapings, international shows, and the Royal Rumble, but this Bridgeport stop is one of just a few Northeast live events.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday January 1
  • Redding Community Hiking Club — Winter Hikes (Off-Site)
    Mark Twain Library , 439 Redding Road , Redding
    11:00 am
    • Friday January 2
  • Frozen and LEGOs®!
    Fairfield Public Library , 1080 Old Post Road , Fairfield
    10:00 am
  • Frozen 2 and LEGOs®!
    Fairfield Public Library , 1080 Old Post Road , Fairfield
    2:00 pm
    • Saturday January 3
  • Dungeons and Dragons Winter Break Meet-Up
    Fairfield Public Library , 1080 Old Post Road , Fairfield
    1:00 pm
    • Monday January 5
  • Write-In with Gabi Coatsworth
    Pequot Library , 720 Pequot Ave , Southport
    10:00 am
  • Make Your Own Graphic Novel Storyboard!
    Fairfield Public Library , 1080 Old Post Road , Fairfield
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • William “Bill” J. Winter, 89 of Milford, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025 in Milford, CT. —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • ​Robert Carl Hermanns Jr. CT died suddenly at his home on Saturday, December 27, 2025 —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Connecticut Renters Enticed by High Energy Lifestyle in New Rochelle, NY —John McCann Read on Patch
  • Leaving snow on your rear window is highly dangerous due to reduced visibility and the risk of the snow/ice becoming a dangerous projectile.
    In many jurisdictions, it is also illegal. I have seen a few cars out and about why get a broom something clean your car: (Nextdoor East End Bridgeport)
  • Bridgeport School District posted a job opening for Head Coach-Middle School Track in Bridgeport. Apply here.
  • Momentum Solar posted a job opening for In Home Solar Consultant - Bridgeport, CT in Bridgeport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgeport here.

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