Key officials from Bridgeport and Trumbull negotiating land use issues for a proposed regional science magnet school are scheduled to meet on Friday with former State
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The Correct Contrition For Bob Scinto: Do A Development in Bridgeport!
Developer Robert Scinto is scheduled for sentencing in federal court next week for fibbing to the feds regarding benefits provided to Shelton public officials. Scinto,
Read moreA Land Swap For You! Carve Up The City–Abolish The Board of Education
All this talk about land swaps between Bridgeport and Trumbull has me thinking (always a peculiar thing) back to the days of State Rep. Lee
Read moreWhat’s Going On Downtown?
There’s some good stuff going on downtown. Young professionals living in the old Citytrust Building on Main Street, 881 the Lofts across from Housatonic Community
Read moreGrab A Hanky (And Your Checkbook), Vinnie Roberti’s Kid Runs For Congress
If you’re new to OIB, Vinnie Roberti is something of a legend in Bridgeport politics. There are survivors in politics and life. Then there’s Vinnie’s life, former
Read moreThe Poop On The Pequonnock, And Political Pleasure
Afternoon Update: If negotiations between Bridgeport and Trumbull over the location of a regional science magnet school are any indication imagine the intensity over the processing of poop.
Read moreThe Joe And Ernie Show
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,
Read moreExploring 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
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