As MGM positions for an investment in Bridgeport, city policy wonk Jeff Kohut writes in this commentary “there is truly no other location on the
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‘It’s Funded, Shovel-Ready,’ Pitching Bridgeport As An MGM Star, Waterfront Casino Proposed
Declaring MGM Bridgeport can be “a major economic force, a top-tier entertainment resort, and an essential contributor to this community,” MGM Chairman and Chief Executive
Read moreCity Council Approves Downtown Theater Development Plan
The City Council Monday night in a 13-4 vote signed off on New York-based Exact Capital’s $410 million proposal to resurrect two nostalgic Downtown theaters
Read moreGoing, But Not Gone Yet
Only a few regular meetings remain for the current City Council that will be replaced by a new legislative body with some new faces in
Read moreMGM Raises Stakes With Plan To Build Bridgeport Casino
With the promise of 2,000 permanent jobs matched by 2,000 slot machines, MGM officials this morning including Bridgeport-born CEO Jim Murren will unveil plans for
Read moreBluefish Reel In Final Season
Sometimes fans don’t know how to say hello until it’s time to say goodbye. Just about everything has a shelf life and after 20 years
Read moreTheater Development Project On City Council Agenda
Following approval by the Contracts Committee and then a public hearing the full City Council Monday night at Geraldine Johnson School will take up New York-based
Read moreEast Washington Avenue Bridge Repair And Closure On Thursday
From the mayor’s office: The City of Bridgeport is alerting residents of repairs to the East Washington Avenue Bridge over Bridgeport Harbor that will temporarily
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