The Wakeman Boys & Girls Club is an outstanding organization on behalf of city kids. On Saturday at noon Mayor Bill Finch and several other
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Finch Soaring Over “First In Flight” Recognition For Whitehead
Mayor Bill Finch and Fairfield First Selectman Mike Tetreau are brothers-in-arms when it comes to the recently released research by the renowned publication Jane’s All
Read moreCheck Out Your Favorite Pols! Picture-perfect Day For St. Patrick’s Parade
The Dean Of Storytellers: New York Saves A Bridgeport Tradition
OIB friend John Gilmore, former political reporter for The Bridgeport Post, predecessor to the Connecticut Post, shares his annual St. Patrick’s Day story. The big
Read moreWrighting A Wrong–Finally, First-In-Flight Recognition For Whitehead
A vast body of evidence shows in 1901 Bridgeport resident Gustave Whitehead flew two years before the Wright brothers. Slowly, Whitehead is finally receiving the
Read moreSing The Praises Of City’s Music Scene
Spread the word, the Downtown Bridgeport music scene is heating up. The Bijou Theater, Downtown Cabaret, Two Boots, Klein Memorial, Webster Bank Arena and so
Read moreMade In Bridgeport–‘Where Industry Makes Art’–Opens Downtown
Ah, the things that were made in Bridgeport: luxury cars, submarines, sewing machines, tools, tools and more tools from amazing craftsmanship. Artist extraordinaire Robin Gilmore
Read moreWhen Animals Talk The Banshee Listens–Grogins Receives Legislator Of Year Award From Humane Society
For State Rep. Auden Grogins, the Blonde Banshee from Black Rock, furry friends are like her children. News release: State Representative Auden Grogins (D-Bridgeport) received
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