Community-organized parades and non-profit festivals must reinvent themselves, especially when high security costs become a factor. Organizers of the century-long Columbus weekend festivities, citing cop overtime
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In 2017, Jayson Negron Major Story
The police-involved shooting death of 15-year-old Jayson Negron took center stage in 2017. And, more than six months later, interested parties await the outcome of
Read moreLauretti, Parade, Marines, Free Concerts Highlight Columbus Weekend Events
Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti, also a Republican candidate for governor in 2018, is this year’s grand marshal for the Columbus Day Parade Oct. 8th. Two
Read moreTrantolo Law Firm Adds Bridgeport Presence
Connecticut’s oldest continual family law firm Trantolo & Trantolo on Friday opened a Bridgeport regional office next to the city’s theatrical gem Klein Memorial Auditorium
Read moreInternational Institute To Host Unity Rally At Klein
From the International Institute: On Sunday, February 12th, 3 PM, The International Institute of Connecticut, Inc. (IICONN) alongside the Greater Bridgeport community will come together at
Read moreCity Council To Take Up Library Board Appointments
Some Library Board members who recently checked out director Scott Hughes for the unemployment line are scheduled for reappointment Monday night, according to the City
Read moreGanim Marks One-year Return To Office This Week, The Challenge Of Progress Versus Promise
On a chilly, wind-swept rainy night last December 1, Joe Ganim officially returned to office cementing a comeback that received national attention. More than 1,000
Read more$2.6 Million For Klein Improvements
News release from state legislative delegation: Representatives Ezequiel Santiago (D-130th), Andre Baker (D-124th), Charlie Stallworth (D-126th), Jack Hennessy (D-127th), Christopher Rosario (D-128th) and Steve Stafstrom (D-129th) are pleased to announce approval by the State
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