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Helen Antoniak, 91, Black Rock’s Gift
On December 21, we lost Helen Antoniak, a devoted lifelong resident of the city and matriarch of a greeting card store on Fairfield Avenue in
Read moreThe Revival Of Christmas Village
Sweet treats and eats and good health to all OIB friends this season. Christmas Village has been part of the city’s holiday fabric for more
Read moreGarth: Jack McGregor The Most Attractive Candidate I Ever Handled
Legendary political guru David Garth passed away on Monday. As his New York Times obituary points out, he was an innovator, a godfather of campaign
Read moreWhen The Toolmaker Becomes A Baker, Gene Farkas’ Perfect Pastries
They don’t make them like Gene Farkas anymore, still going strong as he turns 88 next month. When I was a young scribe the toolmaker
Read moreDowntown Tree Lighting
From Mayor Bill Finch: Mayor Bill Finch, the City of Bridgeport and the Downtown Special Services District will celebrate the holiday season with the annual
Read moreJoe Haines Never Tasted Skunk, Pepe Le Pew Is Safe
It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without OIB’s annual salute to Connecticut’s wilderness warrior, Bridgeport native, Joe Haines who’s eaten just about everything that cannot eat him.
Read moreThe Pie That Made Bridgeport Famous
Fun story from Mary Witkowski, director of the Bridgeport History Center, Bridgeport Public Library. It was beat up. It looked like it had been in
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