It’s been decades in the making generating heavy doses of hope–and cynicism–to transform a beleaguered section of the East Side, but city officials say “The
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Debating The South End Coal Plant–Responsible Or Health Hazard?
Tonight’s weekly cable access show “Bridgeport Now” features the environmental watchdog Sierra Club at 8pm on Channel 88 to highlight why the Bridgeport Harbor Station coal
Read moreAs Budget Year Ends, What’s Going On?
With the city’s budget year ending June 30, fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee in his latest commentary weighs in on the city’s financial reporting. “FFFRGate”–Finch’s
Read moreA Q&A With Crystal Gayle, Plus: Special OIB Ticket Package
For many of us, Crystal Gayle’s story is indelible: the silky voice with the hair to match, the legendary Loretta Lynn’s youngest sister who found her own
Read moreAnd You Thought Cops Were Funny
If you’re the son of a retired Bridgeport police officer you gotta have a sense of humor. Author Ken O’Neill, son of man-about-town Gene O’Neill,
Read moreAngel Reyes Qualifies To Challenge Christina Ayala In State House Primary
City elections officials today approved a ballot position for Angel Reyes after he submitted enough petition signatures to challenge Democratic Party-endorsed Christina Ayala in an
Read moreSummer Break For Kids, But Not For School Board Candidates
Did we forget there’s a special election September 4 for four open Board of Education seats? The Democrats have endorsed three members of the state-appointed
Read morePelto: Summer School Out To Lunch
Jonathan Pelto www.jonathanpelto.com continues his series of articles raising questions about the Bridgeport school system. Remember the special “Paul Vallas End-of-the-Year” standardized tests? According to
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