Scott Pelley of 60 Minutes featured students from St. Ann’s School in Black Rock in their support of Free The Children, the worldwide mission to
Read moreMonth: November 2012
UBelong Together, Post Chronicles Finch’s Frost Toward University
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: The University of Bridgeport banners lining Park Avenue at the seaside campus read: “A World of Opportunities.” For Democratic Mayor
Read moreFinch Marks Five Years As Mayor–How’s He Doing?
Can you believe it? Bill Finch has been mayor of the state’s most populous city for five years. He won a close Democratic primary over
Read moreA Turkey (And Squirrel Cacciatore) Salute To Wilderness Warrior Joe Haines–Let’s Eat!
What’s on your plate? A blissful Thanksgiving to all my OIB friends. Your readership and friendship is much appreciated. Below is OIB’s annual salute to
Read moreShop Local For The Holidays–Support Bridgeport Businesses
Let’s step up for Bridgeport businesses. Yes, free plugs for your favorite shops, eateries, saloons, liquor stores, car dealerships, destination points, even strip joints. Let’s
Read moreSafety Concerns Over Halfway House
From Dan Tepfer, CT Post: For the second time in two months police say a dangerous felon escaped from the Maple Street halfway house, just
Read moreFinch Declares “Small Business Saturday”
From Mayor Finch: Mayor Bill Finch today proclaimed Saturday, November 24 as “Small Business Saturday” in the City of Bridgeport, encouraging residents to support local
Read moreRell, Show Horse; Malloy, Work Horse–A Study In Contrasts
When she was governor, Jodi Rell’s idea of economic development for the state’s largest city was a prison on the Upper East Side. Such vision.
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