In Bridgeport schools, the Hispanic/Latino demographic makes up 49 percent of the student body while teachers of the same demographic comprise 10.45 percent of the
Read moreAuthor: Lennie Grimaldi
General Lee Tells City Council To Follow The Charter, Review Financial Reports
Government watchdog John Marshall Lee offered some pragmatic advice to the City Council last week–marinate in the City Charter. His presentation to the city’s budget
Read moreColumnist: No Biggie, Reinstate Ganim Law License
Chris Powell, managing editor of the Journal Inquirer and one of Connecticut’s leading columnists, writes the Connecticut Supreme Court should reinstate former Mayor Joe Ganim’s law license.
Read moreTracking For A New Train Station?
From Keila Torres Ocasio, CT Post: Those traveling by train Thursday had first-class seats to the demolition of the interconnected Barnum Avenue buildings once symbolic
Read moreFuneral For A Friend, Last Writes For Advocate/Weekly In Print
For me it began as a Big House interview with Hells Angels Danny Bifield in Somers, CT more than 30 years ago. Numerous stories followed:
Read moreWhen Newton Met Mandela
Former State Senator Ernie Newton posted this image on his Facebook page of meeting the Great Mandela at the 1992 Democratic National Convention. Newton was
Read moreFinch To Commence Demolition Of Building Site Proposed For Second Train Station
From Mayor Bill Finch: On Thursday, Mayor Bill Finch will mark the beginning of demolition of the Remgrit site, the potential home of a second
Read moreUB Students, City Firefighters To Build Playground In Memory Of Sandy Hook Victims
From the University of Bridgeport: The University of Bridgeport is proud to announce that several of its student groups will team up with Bridgeport Firefighters
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