OIB column Nov. 30, 2012: Mayor Bill Finch has been mumbling the past few days about some of his political appointments derailing city progress. Yes,
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The Mayoral Campaign Really Starts Memorial Day Weekend
The late OIB correspondent John Gilmore said mayoral elections do not begin in earnest until Memorial Day. Well here we go, time to take inventory.
Read moreWill Mayor’s Race Be A Yeller Or Yawner?
The special elections are over, March is on the horizon, time to segue to the city’s big enchilada: the race for mayor. 0
Read moreShowcasing The Genius Of Photographer Ed Brinsko
UPDATE: Brinsko images. On Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. an opening reception at McLevy Hall, 202 State Street Downtown, will feature the artistry of
Read moreCan ‘The Movement’ Build Momentum?
A group calling itself “The Movement” will conduct a forum featuring potential mayoral candidates on Wednesday 6 p.m. at the Black Rock Library, 2705 Fairfield
Read moreReform Public Safety Hiring, Bridgeport Jobs For Bridgeport People
Retired city firefighter Andy Fardy writes that harm is being done to the Civil Service system that was enacted following the election of Jasper McLevy
Read moreDid You Participate In Mayoral Poll?
A poll measuring the pulse of city voters on the state of the city, Mayor Bill Finch’s standing with voters and potential mayoral candidates is
Read moreThe Pleasure Beach Experience, Bamboo Pole, Minnow On Hook, Bobber And Snapper Blues
No one really knows if this experiment to reopen Pleasure Beach on Saturday will be successful. This effort by the city is certainly a leap
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