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Hello Bridgeport! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Gubernatorial forum sparks, Mega Ran for kids, and blueberry festival treats + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Connecticut race takes center stage: Bridgeport hosted a forum where Ned Lamont, Josh Elliott and Fazio sparred. Elliott proposed a 20% tax hike on the wealthy, while Lamont called Donald Trump a threat to democracy -- see the forum recap.
Flexible care access options: Bridgeport counselor Venesa White offers online scheduling with a wide range of appointment times and calendar sync. Phone inquiries cover availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and accepted insurance -- learn how to book a visit.
Country music spotlight arrives: Country star Brad Paisley will play Bridgeport on Thursday, August 27 at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, with Global Citizen Rewards highlighting the local stop on his tour -- see the concert details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Splash, swing, score: Whether you need to burn kid energy or sneak in some cardio, Puglio Park delivers with a solid playground, soccer fields, a splash pad, a baseball diamond, and new pickleball courts. Pack water, rally the neighbors, and call it a North End win.
Serious couch glow-up: If your living room is begging for a comfier seat, The Couch House keeps it simple with couches and sectionals only, curated by Bridgeport locals who actually care. Pop in to test-sit your favorites, then line up local delivery and finally retire that lumpy hand-me-down.
Your new breakfast move: The Tasty Yolk is Black Rock’s go-to for fried chicken and egg sandwiches, burritos and wraps that actually keep you full until lunch. Order ahead, swing by between school drop-offs or errands, then enjoy that glorious messy-yet-perfect bite you’ve been chasing.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
👶 Mega Ran @ Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts (Westport) | Wednesday (7/22) at 7:00 PM – Hip hop for the littles, and your sanity. Grammy-nominated ex-teacher Mega Ran turns the lawn into a family dance floor with smart, giggle-worthy tracks, plus College Creamery. Whether you grew up mashing Mortal Kombat or just want a free, easy night, this delivers.
📚 Rec & Read @ Trumbull Parks & Recreation | Thursday (7/23) at 12:00 PM – Rec & Read is settling in weekly under the Parks & Rec tent on Main Street, serving shade, stories, and songs with the Trumbull Library crew. Free, drop in, all ages, and outdoors. Bring a blanket or chair, and your best inside voice for outside.
🫐 Blueberry Festival @ Nichols United Methodist Church (Trumbull) | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Clear a little pantry space and hit the Blueberry Festival for vendors, artisans, and fresh, dangerously good baked goods. The kids get their kingdom, you get food trucks and small-town people watching, and there is a fire truck, because of course there is.
🛝 Summer Play Days @ Trumbull Mall | Saturday (7/25) at 12:00 PM – Trade screen time for Summer Play Days, a breezy mix of live entertainment, a superhero meet-and-greet with complimentary photos, face painters, balloon artists, and kid-approved crafts. Dr. Bubble turns science into giant magic. You score retailer deals, they burn off energy, everyone wins.
🧸 All Things Collectible Show @ Elicit Brwing Co (Fairfield) | Sunday (7/26) at 10:00 AM – Patio weather calls for cardboard treasure hunting at Elicit Brewing, where 50-plus vendors are dealing sports cards and TCGs. Buy, sell, trade, and swap stories, with hourly giveaways and a family friendly buzz. Finally, mint condition refers to cardboard, not your lawn.
🍕 Proof Pizza @ Sasco Beach (Fairfield) | Sunday (7/26) at 4:00 PM – Sunset season at Sasco is back, with Proof tossing woodfired pies, s'mores, and bomboloni while we pretend this counts as a balanced meal. Expect weekly specials, beachy vibes, and the Margherita Monday giveaways, because free pizza tastes better with sand between your toes.
🎤 Sunday Summer Concert: The Kenn Morr Band @ Trumbull Town Hall Gazebo | Sunday (7/26) at 4:00 PM – Sunday on the Town Hall green, The Kenn Morr Band brings mellow, harmony-rich Americana to the gazebo. Bring the lawn chair, nod at your relaxed neighbors, and enjoy toe taps and summer breeze, the kind of afternoon that makes Monday behave.
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07 — Bridgeport report Weather forecastToday — High: 84°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 50%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 77°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 62. This house is wildThis updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath corner-lot home on the Trumbull/Fairfield border brings together style and convenience with a brand-new kitchen, refreshed baths, and hardwood floors throughout. The finished lower level adds flexible bonus space, while central air, a 2-car garage, and a private backyard round out this move-in-ready gem near shopping, golf, parks, and Sacred Heart University.
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