Every now and then Bridgeport voters revolt against the political establishment. We saw it in 1933 when they elected Socialist Jasper McLevy and kept him
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Hector Houdini! Blonde Banshee Gears Up For Fight Against Keeley, Plus: Cougar Goes Ape
Hector Diaz, come out come out wherever you are? Hector’s no-show at the Democratic convention at Testo’s Restaurant Tuesday night left an eight to eight
Read moreBonding With Lawyers, Plus: Joel Vs. Mitch The Switch, And I Have A Book For You
WANTED: CITY BOND COUNSEL “Firms submitting qualification statements must be licensed to practice law in the State of Connecticut. The firm must have considerable experience
Read moreTesta Meets Finch, Plus: Angry Crowd At Council Meeting, And Mayor’s New Committee
Sound the sirens, bang the bells, kick the cans. Democratic Town Chairman Mario Testa met with Mayor Bill Finch in city hall on Monday to
Read moreTrouble With Boards And Commissions, Plus: Finch Chirps About Trees
Five months into the job, there are days when Mayor Bill Finch seems like he’s getting his footing, and other days when he’s got both
Read moreChatting With The Chairman, Plus: Reinoso, Sly And Russo
So, I had an interesting lunch on Thursday with that always entertaining Democratic Town Chairman Mario Testa and the Mother Goose of the party Dottie
Read moreSly Salcedo Throws His Hat Into The Ring?
Good Afternoon, Lennie … and Greetings to all the OIB fans out there in Internetland! May I extend my belated “Congratulations” on this updated OIB
Read moreMud Slides, Plus: How’s Your Health?
Decisions. Decisions. Several Bridgeport City Council members have more on their plate than examining Mayor Bill Finch’s proposed budget that starts July 1. Along with
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