OIB correspondent John Gilmore, who served as political reporter for the Bridgeport Post, predecessor of the Connecticut Post, shares this insight about the genesis of
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Support Freezin’ For A Reason Event
The Wakeman Boys & Girls Club is an outstanding organization on behalf of city kids. On Saturday at noon Mayor Bill Finch and several other
Read moreShout Out From Himes: I Hate To Flood Your Inbox For Money, But McMahon’s Running Against Me!
Nothing like the threat of Linda McMahon challenging a Democratic incumbent to raise money. Congressman Jim Himes issued two eblasts to supporters this week urging
Read moreI Am Carmen, Hear Me Roar
A worthy panel discussion in celebration of Women’s History Month will take place March 28, 5 p.m. in the People’s United Bank Gallery at the Barnum
Read moreSue Brannelly’s New Budget Role
No one can accuse Black Rock City Councilwoman Sue Brannelly of fearing the legislative fire that is the Budget and Appropriations Committee. The other night
Read moreMalloy To Municipal Leaders: Man Up! Mayors Appeal To Legislature For Help
Meow. Meow. Meow. Governor Dan Malloy says municipal leaders are meowing way too much about his proposed budget. Led by the municipal lobbying group Connecticut
Read moreMayor Puts On Bright Face, Highlights Accomplishments, Braces For Beastly Budget–Will Malloy Step Up For Bridgeport?
Bill Finch took office as mayor of Connecticut’s largest city in December of 2007. Assuming he fills out this second four-year term he will become
Read moreCity Council’s Moving Parts–Curwen “Optimistically Cautious” About Staying On Legislative Body
The musical chairs that is the Bridgeport City Council continued Monday night when Black Rock councilman Marty McCarthy announced his resignation and submitted a formal
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