In a publicly sparse City Council chambers Thursday night, three finalists for chief of police spent three grueling hours addressing questions from members of the
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Author: Lennie Grimaldi
In Criticism Of Himes, Stevenson Seeks Better Bridge To Congress
In political terms replacing–or lack of–the Congress Street Bridge is an election ritual. In the 14 years since Jim Himes’ election to Congress every Republican
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Nick Lancia, Co-Owner Of Legendary Venetian Gardens Restaurant, Dies At 97
His meals were ambrosial, hospitality like you were the only person on earth, complemented by a gentlemanly persona. Nicola “Nick” Lancia, co-owner of the landmark
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Watch: Police Chief Finalists Garcia, Blackwell, Porter Answer Law Enforcement Questions At First Public Forum
It had the feel of a political debate, but the last person standing come November will be selected, not elected. The first public forum showcasing
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Shotgun State House Primary Fronts Final Four Weeks To Election Day
The general election to decide state and federal offices is four weeks away, but Connecticut’s most populous city once again does not disappoint for offering
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The Complexities Of A School Chief Search
From Richard Chumney, CT Post: In an abrupt reversal, the Board of Education has revived a superintendent search committee that was disbanded last month over concerns about
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For Brown And Hennessy A Frantic Pace To Turn Out Another Vote
When was the last time Bridgeport experienced an election redo of any kind on less than two weeks notice? The screwy August 9 Democratic primary
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It’s Time For Early Voting In Connecticut
Connecticut is among a handful of states that require excuse-only early voting via absentee ballots. Most states allow some form of unrestricted early voting. In
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