The current session of the General Assembly that ends next week has proven historically fruitful as the city’s legislative delegation has jawboned an extra $25
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Author: Lennie Grimaldi
Democrat Paul Ganim Announces Reelection For Judge Of Probate, Challenged By A Republican From Massachusetts
He’s among the longest-serving elected officials in city history, enjoying more time in office – with strong voter approval – than even his elder brother
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Last-Minute Revenue Surge Makes Path To New CT Budget Easier, Extra Dough For Municipalities
By Keith M. Phaneuf, CT Mirror April 30, 2026 Efforts by Gov. Ned Lamont and the General Assembly to craft a new state budget got
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School Board Vice Chair: Invest Additional State Dollars In Education
Governor Ned Lamont, in the waning days of the General Assembly’s session, has ponied up “$270 million in additional state funding going to our cities
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After 50 Years Of Entertainment, Downtown Cabaret Slated For Summer Closure
From News 12: Just a few months after celebrating its 50th anniversary, Bridgeport’s Downtown Cabaret Theatre has announced that it will be shutting its doors
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Free Park Stickers For City Residents, Good For Two Years
From Mayor Joe Ganim’s Facebook page: The hotter days are approaching and your free park sticker is ready! 🌳 This past weekend we were at
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Police Initiate Compliance Checks Of Nightclubs
From Bridgeport PD: The Bridgeport Police Department began 2026 compliance checks of nightclubs on Friday, April 24th, to determine if they have the proper licenses
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Zoners Hatchet Bassick Development Deal, Now Needs Two-Thirds City Council Support For Approval
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: Land use officials have complicated the city’s efforts to sell the shuttered Bassick High School for $6 million to a housing developer.
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