I'm a Fairfield native and just moved to Bridgeport. Really cool and underappreciated city. There's loads of history here. I know of Washington Ave, etc. The East Side is not even what it used to be. I can drive through without the fear of being carjacked.I grew up In the area and comments such as these make me chuckle. The arena area is ok, but don't cross north of Washington Avenue into the Hollow section. I went back to check in on the old neighborhood last year and was blocked by police tape. Too many guns on the street, unfortunately. Makes me sad.
EDIT: Almosr forgot. Nice win by the Huskies and I'd like to see more games in Bridgeport. Need to get more of the local hockey kids engaged.