Chatting at the OIB 10th anniversary party Wednesday night in the Carousel Building of Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, where horses go ’round and ’round, former City Councilman Bob “Troll” Walsh who knows all about city political races peered across the room at a grizzled political horse, clipboard in hand, politely asking Democratic guests if they’d sign […]
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Ganim’s “Big Ones” Has People Talking–Nerdy Ned Versus Lunch Bucket Joe
May 25th, 2018 · 18 Comments · News and Events, State Politics
Tags: CT Mirror·Joe Ganim·Joe Lieberman·Mark Pazniokas·Ned Lamont
Charter School Movement Loses Steam
May 25th, 2018 · 15 Comments · Education, News and Events
The charter school movement which had some successes opening schools in Bridgeport is also now taking some hits around the state. Charter schools receive public funds but operate independently of traditional school districts. From Hartford Courant reporter Ruth Bruno: The State Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to begin the process to revoke the charter […]
Tags: Hartford Courant
We Are The Park City
May 25th, 2018 · 3 Comments · News and Events
News release from the Park City: With the summer season around the corner, the City of Bridgeport public parks will officially open on Saturday, May 26th. Seaside Park, Beardsley Park and Pleasure Beach will be open for Memorial Day weekend for residents and visitors with the purchase of a park sticker or day pass.
Former Dem State Chair Declares Signature Campaign Emboldens Ganim
May 24th, 2018 · 4 Comments · News and Events, State Politics
Former Democratic Party state chairman Ed Marcus, who has a close relationship with Mayor Joe Ganim and receives legal work from the city, asserts in a Hartford Courant commentary that Ganim’s gubernatorial campaign is stronger if he qualifies for an August primary via a petitioning effort rather than the convention route where he came up […]
Celebrating 10 Years In The Political Jungle, OIB Style
May 24th, 2018 · 13 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Best of Bridgeport, News and Events
OIB’s 10th anniversary celebration welcomed nearly 100 guests Wednesday night in the Carousel Building of Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo. A special thank you to genial Zoo Director Gregg Dancho and zoo event organizer Lindsay Durkee for opening up this city gem to celebrate our first decade. It was an egalitarian crowd. Thank you to all who […]
Tags: Jim Fox·Lisa "Honey" Parziale·Maria Pereira·Marilyn Middlemass·Marilyn Moore
Bradley Notches Endorsement, But Primary Looms For State Senate
May 23rd, 2018 · 4 Comments · News and Events, State Politics
School board member Dennis Bradley was endorsed Wednesday night for the seat of a retiring Ed Gomes in Connecticut’s 23rd Senate District, but he could face two primary challengers in August. CT Post reporter Brian Lockhart has more.
Tags: Aaron Turner·Brian Lockhart·Carolyn Vermont·CT Post·Dennis Bradley·Ed Gomes
Hanks A Lot! Incumbent Stallworth Loses Endorsement To Insurgent Shante Hanks
May 23rd, 2018 · 12 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
State Rep. Charlie Stallworth has been beaten back twice in a matter of days. On Saturday his long-shot candidacy for lieutenant governor running with Democrat Guy Smith was derailed at the Democratic Party convention. Tuesday night he faced an immediate concern after members of the Democratic Town Committee in the State House district Stallworth has represented for […]
Tags: Andre Baker·Charlie Stallworth·Chris Rosario·Ezequiel Santiago·Jack Hennessy·Jim Himes·Joe Ganim·Maria Pereira·Paul Ganim·Santa Ayala·Shante Hanks·Steve Stafstrom·Testo's Restaurant
The Governor Of Stamford Strikes Again
May 25th, 2018 · 11 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, News and Events
Maybe we’re now learning why Dan Malloy is the most unpopular governor in the country. That’s because he’s not the governor of Connecticut, he’s the governor of Stamford where he served as mayor. On a regular basis Malloy kicks out these releases crowing about another company relocating to … drum roll … Stamford. What else, […]
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Tags: Dan Malloy