Life after deadline, circa 1980, meant Sol’s Cafe. Your host is front left, looking like he just bonged with Cheech and Chong. This crew entertained
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Tag: Bijou Square
Bridgeport Bicentennial Interview With The Man In Black, Phil Kuchma
Martial artist, city councilman, entrepreneur, Downtown visionary, Phil Kuchma has viewed all aspects of Bridgeport in his septuagenarian life. People wonder, why is Phil always
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‘Little Radio Station, Big Heart’–WPKN Moving To Downtown
In this crazy Covid era, good news for Downtown. From Jim Motavalli, WPKN: After 57 years broadcasting from studios at the University of Bridgeport, listener-supported,
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Moore Beefs Up Campaign Presence Above Joseph’s Steakhouse Downtown
State Senator Marilyn Moore’s campaign for mayor is planting its campaign flag, on flag day, in a curious office location, above Joseph’s Steakhouse in a
Read moreParking Meter Rebrand Downtown
Bridgeport booster Steven Auerbach, who works in the Department of Public Facilities, is heading up the city’s transition to replace sophisticated modern parking meters with
Read moreReflections: A Look Back At 2017
Time for a little OIB 2017 reflection, starting with January. But more importantly, Merry Christmas and happy holidays to our entire OIB family, readers, posters.
Read moreI Am Mike, Hear Me Roer–Downtown Bookstore Loaded With Stuff
Author, entrepreneur, historian and collector, Mike Roer says his Academy Books and Records retail store Downtown is like the “hobby that got out of control.”
Read moreWho Wants Pie? Check Out Milano’s
Mayor Joe Ganim on Tuesday cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of Milano’s Wine Bar & Pizzeria in Bijou Square Downtown. Milano’s filled
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