2018 is shaping up as an extraordinary election cycle featuring two Bridgeport candidates for governor, Democratic Mayor Joe Ganim and Republican David Walker, the former
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The Warrior Ed Gomes Going Out On His Own Terms
State Senator Ed Gomes, the plainspoken warrior of city politics who lost his seat in a 2012 primary only to return in historic fashion in
Read moreIn 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 moreCity Issues Bond Sale To Reduce Debt Service Payments–Ganim Needles Bronin’s Bailout
A bond sale to reduce pension liability is not generally a sexy story line, but when a mayor is trying to reduce costs, especially as
Read moreTop Stories From April–No Foolin’
A look at April 2017: Joined by community supporters and even her husband Superior Court Judge Dale Radcliffe, retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez leveraged
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 moreSenator Moore Issues Challenge To New Group Of City Council Members
On Sunday, elected officials for City Council, Board of Education and sheriff positions received the oath of office. State Senator Marilyn Moore has a challenge
Read moreIs Keeley Losing Because Of The Machine Or Campaign Machinations?
There’s been some hand-wringing in the OIB comments section about City Council challengers Bob Keeley and Anne Pappas Phillips conquered by that dastardly big bad
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