OIB will be running observations, letters and commentaries from Board of Education candidates. Joe Larcheveque, one of three (Dave Burnell and John Weldon are the
Read moreMonth: July 2013
City Demolishes Blighted Building In East End
News release from Mayor Bill Finch: As the clawed excavator ripped though the blighted building, Ann-Marie Griffith looked to the future. “This is just the
Read moreWhat? It Can’t Be! A Code Of Ethics For The Supremes?
From U.S. Senators Dick Blumenthal and Chris Murphy: WASHINGTON—Tomorrow, U.S. Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.), U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Sheldon Whitehouse
Read moreSchool Board Member Bobby Simmons’ “Plantation Mentality” Claim–Real Or Imagined?
Bobby Simmons, a member of the Board of Education who’s not seeking reelection this year, claims in a commentary published in the Connecticut Post that Bridgeport’s
Read moreHey, We Called This One Right! Frank Caggiano Named New Bishop
It took more than a year following Bishop Lori’s departure, but Pope Francis has named Frank Caggiano bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport. More on
Read moreEndorsed Democratic School Board Candidates Share Background
OIB readers have requested the background of the three candidates endorsed last week for school board seats by the 90-member Democratic Town Committee. Since we
Read moreCheck Out Bridgeport Now Tonight
Your electronic-graffiti host will be a guest tonight (Tuesday) on the cable access show Bridgeport Now hosted by Jennifer Buchanan. The program starts 8 p.m.
Read moreLincoln Boulevard Improvement
From Mayor Bill Finch: Mayor Bill Finch announced today that the City is scheduled to begin Phase 1 of the Lincoln Boulevard Improvement Project this
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