I’m melancholy whenever a company goes out of business especially so when we’re conducting funerals for newspapers, where I got my start. The newspaper business
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One Nasty Deficit, Plus: Funding For Veterans Memorial
The city budget, as OIB has reported for weeks, is ugly and doesn’t look like it’s getting better any time soon. Only it’s worse than
Read moreJimmy Wants To Interview You
Hey, want a job? Congressman-elect Jim Himes is hoping a few good men and women pop up to fill a variety of Washington and district
Read moreBarack Tsunami Victimizes Shays And Russo, Plus: Recount For Contest
What a night. Barack is President-elect, and his tsunami swept across Bridgeport taking its toll on 21-year Republican incumbent Christopher Shays and State Senator Rob Russo, both of
Read morePost Your Predictions, Plus: Stinky’s Gonna Vote
Okay boys and girls, the weekend before November Neurosis. That means it’s time for predictions, for candidates you support, for those you don’t, even for
Read moreHimes Takes Bridgeport For Granted
If newspaper endorsements mean anything (and they can in close elections), Congressman Christopher Shays has reaped a majority of them over his Democratic opponent Jim Himes.
Read moreHail To The Chief, Plus: Rell Stumps For Russo
Well, that was a fine farewell for former Police Chief Bryan Norwood who resigned to take the top job in Richmond, Virginia. Saying sayonara to
Read moreUncivil Service, Plus: Is Walsh A Buffoon? And The Russo-Musto Battle
Is Mayor Bill Finch gearing up for battle against the foundation of Civil Service? Sure sounds that way. Hizzoner is growing increasingly frustrated by a
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