It’s campaign season so one of the privileges of hosting OIB is giving tours of the city to folks running for public office or their operatives, be it
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Time To Razz Our Favorite Political Snakes
It took an Italian-American Mayor Lenny Paoletta to float the city’s first St. Patrick’s Day Parade, but 30 years later the parade has taken on
Read moreDo These Guys Know How To Promote Bridgeport? Duh!
The problem with folks who promote Bridgeport is they don’t know how to promote Bridgeport. Who are these people? Mike Moore, president of the Downtown Special
Read moreCity Receives Public Arts Grant
From Mayor Finch: Mayor Bill Finch today announced that Bridgeport was one of seven cities chosen by the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD),
Read moreThe Passion And Compassion Of Rick Porto
Rick Porto was one of the good guys: a funny, caring, provocative personality. He served admirably for several years as the city’s director of parks.
Read moreGood Shows And Good Eats! Entertainment Feeds Restaurants
Joseph’s Steakhouse on Fairfield Avenue downtown was sizzling early Saturday night. And it wasn’t just the dry-aged beef on the grill. Where there’s entertainment folks
Read moreTaste Of Black Rock At Burroughs
From the Burroughs Community Center: TASTE OF BLACK ROCK BEER & WINE TASTING Saturday, March 3rd the Burroughs Community Center will be hosting a “Taste
Read moreAn Amazing OIB Offer To See The Amazing Kreskin
What? You’ve never seen the Amazing Kreskin live? Well, here’s your chance. The Amazin’ one, the most famous mentalist on the planet, will appear at the
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