Here’s a novel approach to fill a City Council seat: you apply. Following the death of Evette Brantley, 132nd Town Committee District Leader Tom Gaudett,
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Long-Time City Councilwoman Evette Brantley Passes Away–Advocate For Children
Evette Brantley, a stalwart political leader of the West Side and West End, including more than a decade representing the City Council’s 132nd District, has
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Watch: ‘Nourishing Bridgeport’–City Announces $10 Million For Workforce Development, Second Chance Programs
Flush with federal pandemic money, Mayor Joe Ganim on Monday at the University of Bridgeport announced initial grants covered by the American Rescue Plan including
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Ganim Open To Bonuses For Frontline Workers
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: The mayor’s office broke its silence Wednesday over ongoing union demands to use federal coronavirus aid to provide “premium” or
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Businesses, Non-Profits Bombard City With More Than 600 Applications For Relief Funds
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post Over 600 businesses and non-profits have applied for a share of $25 million in federal coronavirus relief funds the city has
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Political Footsies In The ‘Port, Moore Supporters Say It’s “Payback” Time–(Careful What You Wish For)
City politics just went from crickets to campaign clash. Alberto “Tito” Ayala and East End activist Wanda Simmons are the latest to join the State
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Here Comes The Sun–Pereira, Judge Lopez Cast Bright Light On Mounting Taxpayer Legal Bills Amid Federal Probe
More than $300,000 in legal/consulting bills and counting. Over the past 12 months the city has issued pricey payments, at taxpayer expense, responding to federal
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Forget Super Tuesday, Gear Up For Bridgeport’s Sleepy Tuesday
On March 3, 14 states around the country will field Super Tuesday primaries that could snap a clearer picture of front-running Democratic candidates for president.
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