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Coffee in hand, Bridgeport? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bridgeport neighbor hits $50,000 jackpot on $5 scratch ticket
  • How a new holiday could change Bridgeport's school calendar
  • Which name will Bridgeport pick for Beardsley Zoo's rare baby goral?

Also on today's calendar: Moving Sale - Norwalk and 33 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
  • Monday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bridgeport Resident Wins Huge Prize On Scratch-Off Ticket (patch.com) — A Bridgeport resident has claimed a $50,000 prize from a $5 MONOPOLY scratch-off ticket bought at a Big Y in Milford, according to the Connecticut Lottery. The game still has three top prizes remaining, and officials remind players to sign their tickets and store them safely until claiming. The win highlights another notable payout connected to Bridgeport.
   

2. Bridgeport schools move closer to adding Eid al-Adha as districtwide holiday (ctpost.com) — Bridgeport families could soon see Eid al-Adha added as a districtwide school holiday starting in the 2027-28 year, as the Board of Education moves the proposal to the full board. Leaders and community advocates say recognizing the Muslim holiday would support inclusion, and a new policy for adding any future holidays is also under consideration at Monday's board meeting.
   

3. CT's Beardsley Zoo wants the public to help name its new baby goral. Here's how to vote (ctpost.com) — Bridgeport residents can help name Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo's first-ever Chinese goral baby by voting online through Sept. 15. The rare birth at the Bridgeport zoo is important for conservation efforts, and locals can choose from three culturally inspired names, with the winning choice announced on the zoo's social media and email.
   

4. Suspects detained after shots fired, crash in Bridgeport (wtnh.com) — Bridgeport police detained several shooting suspects Friday evening after ShotSpotter detected over 20 rounds near Grandview Avenue and the suspects crashed at Pembroke and Maple streets. No injuries were reported, but officers are continuing to investigate, and residents near the East Side corridors may notice an increased police presence as the case develops.
   

5. Bethel football opens season with 34-14 win over Bassick in Bridgeport program's SWC debut (ctpost.com) — Bridgeport football fans saw Bassick make its SWC debut at home, falling 34-14 to Bethel in a game that still felt like a fresh start for the Lions. Bethel's experienced junior core jumped out to a 34-0 halftime lead, while Bassick's coaches said they're excited about finally finding a long-term conference home.
   

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