Like him or not, former State Senator Ernie Newton’s not afraid to mix it up with OIB readers, judging by his responses to criticism. I’m wondering,
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Exploring A Mayoral Run
If you’re a mayoral candidate what do you say about where you want to take the city? It’s always easy to emphasize what’s wrong. Crime has
Read moreInhale, Exhale, Inhale, Exhale
Spring is here! Everyone in a good mood? Okay, a better mood? Time to take a little inventory on Bridgeport’s mayoral race approaching full mode. Mayor
Read moreKohut, Urban Warrior, Seeks Mayoralty
Environmental activist Jeff Kohut, coordinator of the Lake Forest Association block watch, has filed papers with the Town Clerk’s office to run as a petitioning
Read moreThe Politics Of Unemployment And Jobs–The Stoning Of Steel Point
On a day Mayor Bill Finch delivered his state of the city address to the business community at the Holiday Inn comes word from the
Read moreDon’t Mess With FOI
When it comes to courts, cops and public servants Andy Thibault is one of Connecticut’s top watchdogs. He’s not happy with a proposal to consolidate the
Read moreBill, Joe, John And Mary-Jane
A lot of buzz out there about former Mayor Joe Ganim positioning to reclaim his old job. Some pols say he’s definitely going, others say they’re
Read moreThe Governor’s Visit And The Mayor’s Mantra: Sherwood, Sure Would Be Nice …
Governor Dannel Malloy visited the city today (Monday) for a Bridgeport Regional Business Council noon event at the Bridgeport Holiday Inn, one in a series of discussions the
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