The Barnum Publick House, 1020 Broad Street across from the City Hall Annex, is the latest business to open downtown. Mayor Bill Finch cut the
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Is Paul Vallas The Goods?
Superintendent of Schools Paul Vallas seems to be everywhere these days presenting school reforms, sharing his vision for education, meeting with parents, students, teachers and business interests. More
Read moreExamining City Treasures
Rob Foley, host of the Bridgeport cable access show Bridgeport Now, interviews Bridgeport historian Charles Brilvitch about the history of the city’s theatrical jewels, the
Read moreDo You know Your City? A Refresher On The Brilvitch Lines
It’s campaign season so one of the privileges of hosting OIB is giving tours of the city to folks running for public office or their operatives, be it
Read moreWhen Noise Leads To Murder
CT Post reporter MariAn Gail Brown writes a poignant piece about the city’s latest murder victim. James Cleary tried to work it out with his noisy
Read moreTime To Razz Our Favorite Political Snakes
It took an Italian-American Mayor Lenny Paoletta to float the city’s first St. Patrick’s Day Parade, but 30 years later the parade has taken on
Read moreStallworth Testifies In Favor Of Abolishing Death Penalty
State Rep. Charlie Stallworth, a city pastor, testified before the Judiciary Committee in support of abolishing Connecticut’s death penalty. From Stallworth: Rep. Charlie Stallworth (D-Bridgeport) testified in
Read moreWhat If Finch Became An Independent?
Bill Finch has always embraced an independent streak, it’s part of his persona that invites a hug him or slug him reaction, depending on your perspective.
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