Can you believe it’s October 1? Time to take a quick inventory of two key local races. The November election almost seems like a sidebar
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The Politics Of The South End, Plus: Himes Says Poll Shows Race Even
Mayor Bill Finch has a stubborn streak that is both commendable and exasperating. He has thrown himself smack in the middle of an issue–saving two
Read moreThe Money Scare, Plus: Stinky’s Woodpecker And Finch Consolidates Departments
God, it’s ugly out there. Have you checked in with your financial adviser? How’s your retirement account? I snuck in a round of golf with
Read moreBridgeport’s Royal Flush
If this deal gets passed, it would be Bridgeport’s version of the Super Bowl. Here’s the deal: Shelton-based developer Bob Scinto, raised in Bridgeport, has
Read moreMusto Steps Into Pol Pod, Plus: Shays Talks City Development
Democratic State Senate candidate Anthony Musto is in the Pol Pod. Musto won a close primary over a feisty Marilyn Moore of Bridgeport on Tsunami
Read morePaging The Invisible Man
Has anyone met the city’s new Economic Development Director Don Eversley? What’s going on with Steelpointe? What happened to the Canyon-Johnson project, ballyhooed by Earvin
Read moreMud Wrestling At Seaside, Plus: Congress Bails And Zoning Regs
Slammin’ pageview day on OIB Wednesday. I might have to feature The Troll (City Councilman Bob Walsh) more often. Maybe Ken Hayes from Gathering of
Read moreSee The Lights, Plus: Council Contract Hit And Shays Hits The Gas
It’s nice when cash-strapped nonprofits receive an infusion. Congratulations to City Lights Gallery and its Director Billy Jean Sullivan for a $50,000 state grant it
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