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.
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The 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
Read moreBridgeport Unveils ‘Better Every Day’ Campaign Sans Finch
Enlisting a contractor to share the story of “Bridgeport getting better every day,” the city has launched a $250,000 marketing campaign under the direction of
Read moreTiger Ted Lowry, A Piece Of The Rock And War Hero
Tiger Ted Lowry had such a special story to tell, it’s worth repeating in honor of Veterans Day. One of my favorite interviews was with
Read moreBridgeport Art Trail Week
This week and weekend, Bridgeport will be a hub of activity with countless artists, galleries, theaters, museums, organizations, and special programs participating in the festivities.
Read moreWall Street Journal Profiles The Rock
From Melanie Lefkowitz, Wall Street Journal: In the 370 years since Black Rock, Conn. was settled by Europeans, the area has at times been a
Read moreVienna Boys Choir Coming To Klein In Celebration Of Auditorium’s 75th
From the Klein: New Executive Director of The Klein Memorial Laurence A. Caso announced that in celebration of the 75th anniversary of auditorium that the
Read moreMr. Barnum’s Circus (No, Not The City Council) Is In Town
The late great writer James G. Clark said, “Bridgeport … where the circus never left town.” Gee, how’d he come to that conclusion! Mr. Barnum’s
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