There’s a new generation of influence in Bridgeport and at OIB–thanks to our growing, thousands-strong audience–we’re doing our little part to provide insight into Connecticut’s
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Author: Lennie Grimaldi
City Council Budget Committee Halves Tax Cut, Increases School Funding Amid Protests For Millions More–Watch Deliberations
The City Council’s Budget And Appropriations Committee on Saturday, after a long day’s journey into the night, voted to halve Mayor Joe Ganim’s proposed tax
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Nick Panuzio, Former Republican Mayor, Dead At 83
Nicholas A. Panuzio, 83, the affable former Republican mayor of Bridgeport whose gift for gab, political skills and ambition lifted him to the corridors of
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The Quest For Female Firefighter Applicants To Pass Rigorous Test
Fire Chief Richard Thode wants more female firefighters on the department. Next month the city will learn if an ongoing recruitment and training campaign will
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Weldon To City Council: Without Funds State Takeover Beckons
Board of Education Chairman John Weldon delivered a sobering declaration to the City Council’s Budget And Appropriations Committee Thursday night: “If the Council does not
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Watch: Budget And Appropriations Committee Meeting
Following a public hearing Thursday night attended by about 60 public education advocates, the City Council’s Budget And Appropriations Committee met as they prepare to
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Watch: Public Hearing On Budget
Budget And Appropriations Committee public hearing Thursday night. Video provided by City Councilman Pete Spain. 0
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Connecticut Young Dems Endorse Felipe For State House Special Election
News release from Connecticut Young Democrats: The membership of the Connecticut Young Democrats formally endorsed Antonio Felipe for the 130th State Representative District at their
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