OIB friend John Gilmore, former political reporter for The Bridgeport Post, predecessor to the Connecticut Post, shares his annual St. Patrick’s Day story. The big
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes place Friday Downtown. Grab a friend, crowd a restaurant, belly up to the bar, order a sandwich,
Read moreBridgeport Crime Rate Lower Than Hartford And New Haven
When it comes to crime among Connecticut’s three most populous cities Bridgeport’s crime rate is lower than Hartford and New Haven, according to the latest
Read morePowell: Public Employee Unions ‘Looting’ Bridgeport, Own Legislative Democrats
Chris Powell, managing editor of the Journal Inquirer and award-winning columnist, shares his take on city employees serving on the City Council. He argues that
Read moreWill Citizens Working For A Better Bridgeport Have Staying Power?
Early 2013 looks like it’s shaping up as a long strange trip for the state’s largest city. A screwy budget cycle, a Democratic governor acting
Read moreAyala, Musto Announce $3 Million For Housatonic
From State Senators Andres Ayala and Anthony Musto: Senator Andres Ayala (D-Bridgeport) and Senator Anthony Musto (D-Trumbull) today applauded the State Bond Commission approval of
Read moreZoners For Ziti! Amendment Approved For Testo’s Restaurant
Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa is feeling merry today pounding veal for his restaurant customers. Despite heated opposition from North End residents, the Planning and Zoning
Read moreWho Wants Pizza? For City Councilman Marty McCarthy The More Dough He Has The More He Kneads
Bridgeport’s most famous pizza maker Marty McCarthy, the genial Black Rock city councilman, has had trouble the past several months attending meetings of the city’s
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