Small, but mighty, tenacious, determined, Frank “Porky” Vieira was by comparison a mole hill who took on mountains, including the fabled Wilt Chamberlain, 5’6 versus
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Category: Best of Bridgeport
James O’Rourke, Bridgeport’s Famed Home Run King, Poised To Touch Base With Old Neighborhood
Michael J. Daly, retired editor of the Connecticut Post Opinion pages, pens this poignant piece about Bridgeport baseball legend James O’Rourke, a member of the
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Saluting Bernice Roundtree, First African American Female Police Officer
The Bridgeport Police Department Facebook page recently honored Bernice Roundtree, the first African American female officer in the department. When I was a young scribe
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Become A Downtown Special Services District Board Member
The Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District’s (DSSD) Board of Commissioners that oversee security, sanitation, marketing and promotion of the central business district is adding four
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On Mother’s Day Weekend, Maestro Eduardo Leandro’s Inaugural Concert At The Klein
For tickets see here This is it! Maestro Eduardo Leandro’s grand inaugural concert as GBS’ new Music Director and Principal Conductor! We’ve promised an amazing night
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Go For The Green Friday, St. Pat’s Parade In Black Rock
From Mayor’s Office: Mayor Ganim in partnership with The Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick’s Celebration Committee announces its annual St. Patrick’ Day parade along Fairfield Avenue in
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Calling All Artists For Public Art Initiative
The City of Bridgeport’s 2025 RFEI is officially open! From now until March 17th, we will be accepting submissions for artists to participate in this
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Remembering Williams, Gennarini, Berger – Resilient Ringmaster Legends Lost In 2024
Ringmasters ring with legacy. Gregory J. Gnandt, 55, a philanthropist from Trumbull, is this year’s ringmaster continuing the tradition of highlighting the community contributions of P.T.
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