Superintendent of Schools Paul Vallas is scheduled to take live calls tonight (Tuesday) on Bridgeport Now, the cable show co-hosted by Jennifer Buchanan. The program starts
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City Councilman Andre Baker Considers Run For School Board
City Councilman Andre Baker tells OIB he’s considering a run for Board of Education with five school board seats up for grabs this November. The
Read moreGearing Up For City Council And School Board Races
Next month Democratic Town Committee members from 10 City Council districts will endorse candidates for the city’s legislative body. Bridgeport has 10 council districts with
Read moreReorganization Of Local NAACP On Monday Night
A reorganization of the Greater Bridgeport NAACP will take place Monday 7 p.m. at Messiah Baptist Church, 210 Congress Street, according to branch President Carolyn
Read moreCity Republicans Have A Pulse, Plan Rally Against Mayor’s Budget
When you’re outgunned nearly 10 to 1 by the city’s Democratic registration, it’s hard to bore through the party layers. But this is an election
Read moreLopez Files Suit To Overturn Vallas’ Contract, Pattis ‘Banging On School Board’s Door: I’m Back’
Retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez has filed a complaint in state court seeking to invalidate last month’s 5-4 vote by the Board of Education
Read moreNational NAACP Powerwashes Local Branch, Orders Reorganization
Dissension within the ranks of the Greater Bridgeport NAACP branch as well as non-compliance processing financial information have reached such a boiling point the National
Read moreThe Bank Letter That Led To Bobby Simmons’ Suspension From the NAACP
Board of Education member Bobby Simmons has provided OIB the letter in question that led to his suspension as a member of the National Association
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