From Michael Mayko, CT Post: Sept. 23 could be the day Ernest Newton’s been waiting for. Or it could be one he regrets. 0
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Chat With Paul Vallas On ‘Bridgeport Now’ Show–Will He Complete School Year?
A new school year is underway. Will Superintendent of Schools Paul Vallas fill out the year? Vallas will be a guest tonight (Tuesday) on the cable
Read moreUB Program Trains Teachers For Urban Schools
From the University of Bridgeport: The University of Bridgeport has received a $192,347 grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a program to recruit
Read moreHispanic Voters Power Influence By Numbers, Largest Registered Democratic Bloc
Hispanics, by sheer numbers registered to vote in Bridgeport, are becoming a growing force in city elections. Both Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill,
Read moreSchool Board Challenge Slate Issues Endorsements
The challenge slate for Board of Education has kicked out a lengthy list of endorsements that includes political operatives, education advocates, civil rights leaders and
Read moreWalker’s Budget Talk Stirs Passion
Bridgeport resident David Walker, former comptroller general of the United States and an organizer of the community action group Citizens Working For A Better Bridgeport,
Read moreFinch: Travel To Promote City And Build Contacts A Worthy Investment
From Keila Torres Ocasio, CT Post: A $6,330 travel bill for a mayor’s conference in a $517 million budget may not seem controversial at first
Read moreMeet The Mayor Monday Night In The Hollow
Mayor Bill Finch on Monday will visit with residents of The Hollow neighborhood in his continuing series of Community Cabinet meetings from 6 to 7:30
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