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Fairfield County's Beardsley Zoo’s Prairie Dog Forecaster Bart Gives Groundhog Day Prediction Fairfield County's Beardsley Zoo’s Prairie Dog Forecaster Bart Gives Groundhog Day Prediction
Fairfield County's Beardsley Zoo’s Prairie Dog Forecaster Bart Gives Groundhog Day Prediction Forget those groundhogs from other states, Fairfield County's prairie dog Beardsley Bart has made his prediction. And it's sure to bring a smile to frozen faces across the region. Earlier report - Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil Makes His Call As Cold Front Brings Change In Weather Pattern Prognosticating Bart shared his prediction for an early spring on Friday, Feb. 2 at the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport with help from Mayor Joe Ganim. Ganim shared, “Beardsley Bart has spoken, and Spring is coming to Bridgeport!” He emphasized the impact the zoo has on the community. “Connecticut’s…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Norwalk, Bridgeport Latest Cities In Fairfield County To Roll Back To Phase 2 COVID-19: Norwalk, Bridgeport Latest Cities In Fairfield County To Roll Back To Phase 2
Covid-19: Norwalk, Bridgeport Latest Cities In Fairfield County To Roll Back To Phase 2 A spike in COVID-19 cases has forced Norwalk and Bridgeport to join Stamford and New Haven take a step back and roll back into the second phase of reopening this weekend. The Connecticut Department of Health defines municipalities in the COVID-19 “red zone” as those that have 15 or more COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population, forcing them to enact previous restrictions that had been put in place. In the latest information released by the Department of Health, Norwalk saw 453 new cases, with a rate of 36.3 per 100,000 population. Bridgeport was at 380 new cases with a rate of 18.7 per 100,000…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: CT Food Bank Giving Out Enough Food For 50,000 Meals In Bridgeport COVID-19: CT Food Bank Giving Out Enough Food For 50,000 Meals In Bridgeport
Covid-19: CT Food Bank Giving Out Enough Food For 50,000 Meals In Bridgeport For those in need of food during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Connecticut Food Bank is there to help. The bank, which works year-round to alleviate hunger for people in need, is in Fairfield County at the Bass Pro Shop in Bridgeport on Thursday, May 7, according to Mayor Joe Ganim. The bank will provide at least 32 tons of food, which equals enough for 50,000 meals, during the drive-through event that runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until the food is gone at the store at 1 Bass Pro Drive. To help control the expected crowds, Bridgeport police will be direct traffic off I-…

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by Kathy Reakes