From Mayor Finch: Sustainable Communities Town Hall Meeting Set for Jan. 26, Mayor Finch to join state and regional officials to discuss unique bi-state partnership
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Do Curfews Work? Or Is It Just A Bunch Of BS?
We’ve seen this movie before. Violence in the streets demands action–from parents, neighbors, friends–urging city decision makers to do something. The shooting death of 14-year-old
Read moreCity Accepting Community Development Applications
From Mayor Finch: Mayor Bill Finch announced today that the City of Bridgeport’s Central Grants & Community Development office is now accepting applications for 2012-2013
Read moreAnchors Aweigh! Obsitnik Registers Cash For Congress
Steve Obsitnik, Republican candidate for Democrat Jim Himes’ U.S. House seat in Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District, reports his campaign has raised more than $250K. 0
Read moreElection Commissioners Have Cold Feet
Always a curious choice when a professional pol is appointed to head enforcement of election law. Will he protect pals? Pursue foes? Here’s the latest
Read moreCharter Revision Panel Approved, Finch Supports Children’s Bill Of Rights
As a Charter Revision Commission, whose members were approved by the City Council Tuesday night, moves forward with a focus on education reform Mayor Bill Finch
Read moreWhen Fiscal Watchdogs Bark Do Humans Listen?
When it comes to city finances OIB posters John Marshall Lee (BEACON2) and Andy Fardy (town committee) are relentless hounds in pursuit. They scour budget
Read moreIs The Connecticut Post Reviving Bridgeport Coverage?
In the hardcopy edition of Sunday’s Connecticut Post two stories above the fold featuring the state’s largest city screamed nearly the entire front page: “Bridgeport in shock,” a story about
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