Walked into Ripka’s Market in the Arcade building shortly after noon on Monday. The few workers that remained were breaking down machinery and shelves. A
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Youth Donates Teddy Bears To Help Sick Children
From Bill Kaempffer, public safety spokesman: Ten-year-old Vladimir Romano has a simple explanation for why he sells lemonade and buys teddy bears to give to
Read moreTop Stories From January: Video Shows Police Stomping Tasered Suspect, Monsignor Meth Arrested
As OIB reviews some top stories from 2013, the month of January was not short of revelations. Some highlights: Graphic footage was released of city
Read moreProtest Planned In Response To Cop Who Fired Weapon In Bagel Shop
Community activists have planned a rally for Monday at 5:30 p.m. in front of police headquarters to protest a police officer who fired a gun
Read moreWill David Walker Run For Lieutenant Governor?
Saying he could be a partner in restructuring state finances, Bridgeport resident David Walker, former U.S. Comptroller General, told OIB on Friday he’s considering a
Read morePolice, Firefighters Respond To East Side House
From Doing It Local: Just before 11pm Friday night Bridgeport Police Officers on routine patrol discovered a fire at 803 Noble Avenue. They immediately radioed
Read moreFirefighters Step Up For Needy
Emergency Response, The Call For Governments To Communicate In Spanish
Must state government and communities with large Hispanic populations do more to communicate with Spanish-speaking residents, especially during emergency responses? CT Latino News raises the
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