Paul Vallas experienced tough political environments having led public schools in Chicago, Philadelphia and New Orleans so little Bridgeport, Connecticut by comparison probably seemed like a layup
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Downtown Senior Center Prepares For New Location
From Mayor Bill Finch: The City’s Eisenhower Senior Center will close from Nov. 15 through 22 to prepare to move to its new location at
Read moreHow A Campaign Operation Rescued Sue Brannelly–What’s Steven Stafstrom’s Future?
When incumbents fight the tide of establishment anger in high-turnout areas such as Black Rock it’s all they can do to stay above water. Steven
Read moreApproval To Replace Harding High School Advancing
From Keila Torres Ocasio, CT Post: Plans for a new four-story Harding High School and state-of-the-art athletic fields on 17 acres at the General Electric
Read moreMalloy In Bridgeport For Veteran’s Day Bill Signing
From Governor Dan Malloy: At 11:00 a.m. (Monday) Governor Malloy will join state and local officials for a bill signing ceremony in Bridgeport to celebrate
Read moreVallas Tapped As Running Mate For Illinois Governor, Says He Will Not Leave School District “In A Lurch”
Superintendent of Schools Paul Vallas, who ran for governor of Illinois about 10 years ago, will be a candidate for lieutenant governor, according to this
Read moreThe Political Landscape Following General Election Poses Intrigue
For eternal optimists in politics there was something positive to take away on a number of levels from Tuesday’s general election. The Connecticut Working Families
Read moreThe City’s Emerging Arts Scene
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: Over the past few years, and particularly under Mayor Bill Finch, Bridgeport has worked hard not only to promote the
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