Meow. Meow. Meow. Public school teachers across the state, fired up by rhetoric spiked by union leadership, are sharpening their claws as Governor Dannel Malloy
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City Fiscal Watchdog Claims Large Deficit
The city’s preeminent fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee made his case to the Bridgeport City Council Monday night two weeks before Mayor Bill Finch submits
Read moreRepublicans Mourn Passing Of GE Plant–What Will The Future Bring?
City Republicans will host a vigil tonight at 6 p.m. “to mourn the passing of GE and manufacturing in Bridgeport.” They are inviting folks to
Read moreYour Chance To Speak About Charter Revision
The Charter Revision Commission will conduct a public hearing Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 45 Lyon Terrace. What’s on your mind? The panel
Read moreGabby Fludds Bridgeport And Customers With Love
Gabby Fludd owns the Gumdrop Swap, 1001 Main Street downtown in the historic Arcade, a thrift shop that features all clothing, including maternity, under $25. Gabby
Read moreIs Paul Vallas The Goods?
Superintendent of Schools Paul Vallas seems to be everywhere these days presenting school reforms, sharing his vision for education, meeting with parents, students, teachers and business interests. More
Read moreExamining City Treasures
Rob Foley, host of the Bridgeport cable access show Bridgeport Now, interviews Bridgeport historian Charles Brilvitch about the history of the city’s theatrical jewels, the
Read moreDo You know Your City? A Refresher On The Brilvitch Lines
It’s campaign season so one of the privileges of hosting OIB is giving tours of the city to folks running for public office or their operatives, be it
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