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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Calling New Blood–Type D
A new year. Why not some new blood in city politics? Okay, so there’s no Type D blood but what the heck, plenty of Democratic
Read moreFor Ganim, It’s All About MOM, The Search For Statewide Relevance
A candidate without a message is like a dog without a bark. As Mayor Joe Ganim embarks his official run for governor this week, it’s
Read moreStanding Ovation To OIB Readers, 2018 Bodes Intrigue
Check off another year. 2018 is shaping up as a wild political cycle: Democratic Town Committee primaries in March, followed by selection of a party
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 more2017: Trefz Dies, Honis Retires, Lopez Clocks Parking Meters, Judge Radlciffe Shuts Down Stockpiling Plant
OIB highlights some top stories from February and March. Ernie Trefz, a Bridgeport business community titan for decades whose Downtown-based Trefz Corporation owned dozens of
Read moreLegal Briefs Filed In Keeley Supreme Court Case, Arguments Thursday
UPDATE: with full legal briefs. Thursday morning lawyers for plaintiffs and defendants will appear before the Connecticut Supreme Court to address Superior Court Judge Barbara Bellis’ order for
Read moreNo Bromance For ‘Golden Boy’ Bronin, Kohut: Bridgeport Must Lead New State Power Axis
Ah, what’s in your stocking this week? For Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin who’s considering a run for governor, a lump of coal from Kohut. That
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