All kinds of people crammed the banquet hall of the German Club, tucked into a corner of Horace Street on the East Side, for former
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Will Torres Jump Into Mayor’s Race?
Democrats have five candidates in the race for mayor heading toward a likely party primary in September. What about the Republicans? Two-time mayoral candidate Enrique
Read moreIf It’s Drama You Like, Pull Up A Seat To Bridgeport’s Mayoral Race
This mayoral cycle has the makings of the best soap opera on the planet. There’s the drama of Joe Ganim exploring a comeback, Bill Finch
Read moreSurfs Up! Big Wave Splashes Endorsement For Ed Gomes In State Senate Special Election
Former State Representative Chris Caruso, who’s maintained a low public profile since joining Governor Dan Malloy’s administration in 2011, is actively supporting Ed Gomes in
Read moreWho Should Receive Crime Reduction Credit, Ganim, Fabrizi Or Finch? All?
Mayor Bill Finch’s administration has heralded crime reduction. Andrew Martinez, South End resident and PhD student who dabbles in Bridgeport stats–examining demographic data, voter trends,
Read moreNew Generation Of Black Leaders More Concerned With ‘What’s In It For Me’
Retired city firefighter Donald Day shares a perspective on leadership differences in the black community past and present. Day served as president of the Firebird
Read moreCrane Sighting, Steelpointe Harbor Goes Vertical On East Side. Does Bass Pro Oversell Economic Impact?
UPDATE: Includes link to Hugh Bailey article. Redevelopment of a troubled area of the East Side has been more than 30 years in the making
Read moreCouncilman Paoletto’s Political Consequence Factor
The saga of Richard Paoletto, facing a second sexual harassment claim in five years while serving as a city councilor on the public payroll, has
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