Crain’s Chicago Business reports that a consulting firm headed by Superintendent of Schools Paul Vallas is in position for a major Illinois school board contract.
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Mayor Pays Tribute To Whitehead, First In Flight
On August 14, 1901, Bridgeport resident Gustave Whitehead, as witnessed by a Bridgeport Herald reporter, was the first in flight. Why are the Wright brothers
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Ectoplasm? Leave it to the indomitable budget busters from BOB (Budget Oversight Bridgeport) to conduct a séance over the city budget. In their latest commentary
Read moreSuBy Files Paperwork To Wage Primary Against Murphy–The War Of Warts
You can now officially mark your calendar for Aug. 14. A primary will take place for U.S. Senate. Former Connecticut Secretary of the State Susan
Read moreHimes: An Independent Voice, More Work To Be Done
Congressman Jim Himes Monday night was endorsed by Democrats for another two-year term at Cesar Batalla School in Bridgeport. His leading Republican challengers are Steve
Read moreAppointed BOE Members: We Want Your Endorsement To Run
On May 22, the Democratic Town Committee will meet at Testo’s Restaurant to endorse candidates for a variety of offices. Three city-resident members of the
Read moreState Senate Battle–Gomes, Newton, Ayala–Game On
UPDATE: State Rep. Andres Ayala Monday night officially declared his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for State Senate. He’s challenging two men who have both
Read moreDude, The Dodgers Left Brooklyn More Than 50 Years Ago!
Why does the Wall Street Journal cover Connecticut? Because there’s plenty of moolah here (and lots of other great stuff). Governor Dannel Malloy kicked off
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