Maria Zambrano, executive director of Excel Bridgeport, responds to assertions by retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez: Excel is a organization committed to improving the
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Lopez Claims Hidden Agenda Over City Schools
In an opinion piece appearing in the Connecticut Post, retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez, a Bridgeport resident, asserts the education reform group Excel Bridgeport
Read moreFive Questions For Ernie Newton–This Time ‘A Voice For All’
OIB has submitted five questions to State Senate candidates Ernie Newton, Ed Gomes and Andres Ayala. The three will face off in a Democratic primary
Read moreAyala Applauds New Pre-School Slots
From State Rep. Andres Ayala: State Rep. Andres Ayala (D-Bridgeport), Chair of the Bridgeport legislative delegation, applauded Governor Dannel Malloy’s announcement that 130 new early
Read moreBasketball Legend John Bagley Endorsed By Working Families Party For School Board Seat
Bridgeport hoop star John “Bags” Bagley is one of two candidates nominated by Connecticut’s Working Families Party for the September 4 special election to fill
Read moreGet On The Bus!
From the Bridgeport Public Library and Excel Bridgeport, an education advocacy group: Excel Bridgeport and the Bridgeport Public Library announce Great Bus Tour for Better
Read moreGE Current On Boston Avenue Taxes
City on-line records show General Electric, owner of the dismantled former munitions factory site on Boston Avenue, pays $284,128 in real estate taxes for the
Read moreVallas: New Harding High School Poised For GE Property
Superintendent of Schools Paul Vallas told OIB on Tuesday the pieces are coming together to build a new Harding High School on the Boston Avenue
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