On November 6, two-term Democratic Congressman Jim Himes needs Bridgeport in a big way. Chris Murphy, the Democratic nominee to fill the U.S. Senate seat
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Mario Fires Up Absentee Ballot Buffet For School Board Special Election
Oh baby, this should be something to watch. Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa’s taking no chances with the September 4 special election for Board of
Read moreGeneral Lee Likes Vallas’ OATs
OIB essayist John Marshall Lee who badgers, prods, pokes public officials to eat their OATs (open, accountable, transparent) has focused his X-ray vision on Superintendent of
Read moreRevitalized 333 State Street, Newest Downtown Housing, Attracts Commercial Tenant
Lots of cool stuff happening downtown, including more foot traffic. 333 State Street at the corner of Lafayette Boulevard was a downtown eyesore for more
Read moreKohut Issues Plea: Bridgewater Belongs In Bridgeport
Jeff Kohut, 2011 independent mayoral candidate, shares his take following last week’s announcement of major hedge fund Bridgewater Associates relocating to Stamford. Kohut declares it’s
Read moreSchool Board Seats Up For Grabs–Can Bagley’s Fast Break Lift Working Families Party? GOP’s Chance To Win
Don’t assume all three Democrats running for school board seats will be elected in the September 4 special election ordered by the Connecticut Supreme Court
Read moreChristina Ayala’s Mighty Registration Advantage–Will Angel Reyes Run on The Working Families Line?
Connecticut’s 128th House District has just two precincts, Marin School on the East Side and Geraldine Johnson School that serves voters in the Hollow. The
Read moreHow The Finchies Saved Andres Ayala
Other than losing, of course, the one thing Andres Ayala and Mayor Bill Finch’s operatives supporting him for State Senate wanted to avoid on Tuesday
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