Hard to say what the recovery package passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday means for the state’s largest city, but we must wait
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Let’s Get Some Local Action Going–Check Out Épernay, Plus: Mayor Announces New Biz
I’ve been thinking (yes, usually that gets me in big big trouble) but with a new president, a new outlook and a record Congressional stimulus
Read moreYou Can Always Go Downtown, Plus: Big Mac Blogs From Inauguration And Mayor Comments On Barack’s Day
Do you want a job? The Downtown Special Services District is looking for a “managing director.” A number of OIB friends have applied for the
Read morePolitical Timing, Plus: FU FU
Timing is everything in politics. If John Fabrizi doesn’t walk into that courtroom in 2007, Bill Finch isn’t mayor today. If local party leaders such as
Read moreWishin’ For Dusty’s Voice
Wishin’ and hopin’ and thinkin’ and prayin’ Plannin’ and dreamin’ each night of his charms Don’t ya just love that little number by Dusty Springfield,
Read moreBe It Resolved: Jim Himes Has Juice (Hopefully), Plus: Finch Comments On Layoffs
New Year’s Eve Eve and the timing couldn’t be better for a governmental be-it-resolved list. Congressman-elect Jim Himes, who’ll be sworn in January 6, has
Read moreIt’s Not Called Bridgeport For Nuttin’
I’m psyched that Barack won Connecticut in the Democratic primary on Tsunami Tuesday with Bridgeport bolstering his effort. I mean it can’t hurt when the
Read moreWhat Will 2009 Deliver? Plus: The Mayor’s Wish List
That rambling, rumbling, rolling sound you just heard wasn’t you … it was me. After two days of eating, I need about two months to
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