Institutions such as Modern Plastics bailing out of Bridgeport are toothaches in a reelection cycle. Mayor Bill Finch hopes he doesn’t field anymore of these company defections
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Note To Pols: Careful What You Write On Facebook
Oh my, if you’re seeking public office, just two weeks away from the election, be really really careful what you post on Facebook. Republican candidate
Read moreFabs: Don’t Count Me Out–The Moses Factor–Life In Bansheeville
Former Mayor John Fabrizi checked in on Tuesday. He saw some numbers in the recent OIB poll that piqued his interest. Isn’t that the great
Read moreRemington Site Campaign Spin, And The Making Of Mark Anastasi, A Followup To Maley Money
Remington Demolition from DoingItLocal.com on Vimeo. Take a look at this video. If I’m Mayor Bill Finch, I’d run an ad financed by his reelection campaign
Read moreWhen Crime Dictates A Campaign
It used to be when the economy tanked crime soared. That, at least, is what happened in the late 1980s into the early 1990s. Some
Read moreHappy Birthday Phineas—Who’s Your Favorite Mayor? (Or Not)
Phineas Taylor Barnum was born on this day 200 years ago in Bethel, Connecticut. Bridgeport became his adopted city. Barnum’s brother, who ran a Bridgeport
Read moreTax Man Cometh, Ned On Transportation
Tomorrow is July 1. That means the tax man is coming. Let us know how much your taxes have increased as the new budget year
Read moreBig Mac In Charge Of Fort, Plus: How About Some Juicy Rumors? And The Liquor Lobby’s Screwy Driver
Update: Oh My God! Big Mac in charge. Amnesty for all! From Mayor Bill Finch: Mayor Finch to Have Scheduled Surgery Will recuperate at home
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