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Bike Night Assault Suspect Accused Of Plotting To Throw Explosive Device In CT Business: Cops
A Connecticut man already charged in a violent assault at a Bike Night event is now accused of helping plot an explosive attack on the victim's business.
Kevin Lawlor, 48, of Derby, was arrested Thursday, July 23, on charges including conspiracy to commit third-degree arson and conspiracy to commit third-degree criminal mischief, according to Connecticut State Police.
The new charges stem from an incident on July 17, two days after a fight at Cadillac Ranch in Southington, where a man was shot, and another was beaten.
According to an arrest warrant, someone threw a smoke bomb th…
Bridgeport Caribbean Jerk Festival Rescheduled, Memorial Tribute Planned
Bridgeport’s 18th Annual Caribbean Jerk Festival has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 25, after inclement weather forced a change in plans.
The city said the event will run from noon to 8 p.m. at the Seaside Park Band Shell, bringing Caribbean food, live entertainment, cultural performances, vendors, and family activities to Bridgeport.
According to the City of Bridgeport’s Facebook post, the West Indian American Association of Greater Bridgeport is inviting the community to take part in the daylong celebration of Caribbean culture, cuisine, and community.
Festivalgoers can expect jerk …
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Connecticut's Best Dive Bar Has 'Cool Graffiti,' Live Music ... And 'Chairs!'
If you're looking for a "perfectly grungy" bar experience, New Haven has the spot for you.
It's called Cafe Nine, and it has everything. "Cool graffiti," "a divey atmosphere, but not too divey," "a tiny bathroom," "live music from cool up-and-coming independent bands," and "chairs!"
Those were taken from nearly 70 Yelp reviews for the 250 State St. bar, which was recently named Connecticut's best dive bar by the Takeout.
The reviews read less like customer feedback and more like a checklist of everything dive bar devotees are after: history literally written on the walls, …
