Maria Zambrano, executive director of Excel Bridgeport, responds to assertions by retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez: Excel is a organization committed to improving the public education for all Bridgeport children so that they have an opportunity to go to college, have a successful career and ultimately, lead a successful life. Right now, the vast [...]
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Excel Bridgeport Responds To Lopez: Action For The Betterment Of Schools
July 19th, 2012 · 26 Comments · Education
Tags: Carmen Lopez·CT Post·Excel Bridgeport·Jessica Martinez·Maria Zambrano
Hippie Fest Embraces City
July 19th, 2012 · 3 Comments · News and Events
The Gathering of the Vibes has touched down in the state’s largest city. The Vibes is offering discounted tickets for city residents and city employees. A three-day pass is just $75. Sunday is just $20. Check out www.govibes.com.
Tags: Gathering of the Vibes
Moses Qualifies For Public Moolah: “They Said It Couldn’t Be Done”
July 19th, 2012 · 17 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, State Politics
His critics said he’d never get the party endorsement. They also said he’d never qualify for public financing. On Wednesday afternoon the comeback of Ernie Newton to try to regain his old State Senate seat continued when the State Elections Enforcement Commission approved his application for public financing that will allow his campaign to spend [...]
Tags: Andres Ayala·Ed Gomes·Ernie Newton
Housing Grant For Veterans
July 19th, 2012 · 3 Comments · News and Events
News release from Himes, DeLauro, Blumenthal: WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Jim Himes (CT-4) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) along with Senator Richard Blumenthal announced a $938,360 grant today for The Workplace in Bridgeport. The funding will be used to improve housing stability for 300 veteran families in Southwest Connecticut. This includes helping them obtain VA and other benefits, [...]
Tags: Dick Blumenthal·Jim Himes
Lopez Claims Hidden Agenda Over City Schools
July 19th, 2012 · 19 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, Education
In an opinion piece appearing in the Connecticut Post, retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez, a Bridgeport resident, asserts the education reform group Excel Bridgeport excelbridgeport.org has a hidden agenda to control city schools. Officials of Excel Bridgeport say we have a hidden agenda for wanting to improve city schools? Looking forward to hearing from Excel Bridgeport. Lopez [...]
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Tags: Bill Finch·Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition·Carmen Lopez·CT Post·Excel Bridgeport·Paul Vallas