When I was a kid my father drove me across the wooden bridge that connected the East End to Pleasure Beach–clank, clank, clank–to fish the t-shaped pier for snapper
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The Politics Of Education, Plus: Happy Anniversary To Us
12:30 p.m. UPDATE: This should be fun to watch. Guess who’s taking a look at running for the Board of Education? Former City Councilman/mayoral candidate
Read moreFoster Care For The City, Plus: New Church Debate
I’ve been poking around to see if any City Council primaries are on the horizon this municipal cycle. No mayoral election this year, so council
Read moreHow Cool Is Your ‘Fanculo?
What a bite in the butt. I’m gearing up psychologically for the warm sun and cool breezes of spring and March roars in with a
Read moreBye Bye Bish, Plus: Dollar Bill
Are you all genuflecting over the esteemed Eddie Egan’s retirement? Are you sad to see the pedophile-protecting former bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport step back as archbishop,
Read moreRev. Al To Sharpen His Teeth
I’m excited. Mark April 25 on your calendar. That’s when the Rev. Al Sharpton comes to town as guest speaker for the 21st annual awards
Read moreOne Happy Political Family, Plus: New Downtown Director
Do you have an extra $500 hanging around? If so, Mayor Bill Finch is throwing a little party March 19 at Testo’s Restaurant. Hizzoner is
Read moreMario Joins Mayor At State Of City Address
Flanked by his good friends Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa and Republican Town Chair Marc Delmonico, Mayor Bill Finch delivered his State of the City address
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