No Labels, chaired by former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman and Benjamin Chavis, is fending off criticism that its goal to field an alternative, centrist presidential
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Bids For Construction Of New Congress Street Bridge Weeks Away
Dormant for decades, construction to replace the Congress Street bridge could commence late summer for the key artery connecting Downtown with the East Side. The
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Gomes For Mayor Gears Up For Canvassing Drive
Democratic mayoral candidate John Gomes, Joe Ganim’s chief fundraising opponent, is launching a neighborhood canvassing drive this weekend. Two months from the party convention in
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‘Zoners For Ziti’ Redux–Apartment Complex Poised For Sold North End Restaurant
Ten years ago an OIB headline proclaimed “Zoners For Ziti! Amendment approved for Testo’s Restaurant.” On the proviso the property would not be flipped into
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Wesleyan Poll: Lamont Approval 60%; Voters Prioritize Tax Relief, Cite Affordability Of Housing And Energy Costs As Big Problems
From Wesleyan poll: A new Wesleyan SurveyLab CT poll finds that a majority of Connecticut voters (60 percent) approve of the job Ned Lamont is
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Watch: Luxury Black Rock Apartments Loaded With Amenities
What were once movie theaters in Black Rock are now luxury apartments walking distance to the Fairfield Metro train station. Mayor Joe Ganim on
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Planning Director Lynn Haig Submits Retirement Papers, Departure Scheduled For June
City Planning Director Lynn Haig has submitted retirement notification to the Civil Service Office. She has served in the planning office for decades, the past
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Lamont “Tone Deaf” To Education Funding
When Ned Lamont campaigned for governor in 2018 he pledged to fully fund education in Bridgeport. He said it would not happen overnight but at
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