A recognizable face will return to the City Council, following the resignation of Jazmarie Melendez. Ex council member Samia Suliman has received the backing of
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Author: Lennie Grimaldi
CT Headed For Second-Largest Surplus In State History – Will They Open Spending Spigot?
By Keith M. Phaneuf, CT Mirror April 30, 2025 Surging income and business tax receipts will leave Connecticut with its second-largest surplus in state history,
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Jazmarie Melendez Resigns From City Council: Personal Trauma Has Resurfaced – She Brought Attention To Housing Abuse At Success Village
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Police Arrest Suspect In Smash-And-Grab Burglary At Jimmy’s Footwear & Clothing Downtown
From PD Facebook page: On 4/30/2025 at approximately 1:00 am, while on patrol, Bridgeport police officers called out a vandalism complaint at 1000 Main Street.
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Joe Grits: Where Was Everybody At? No Shows For Community Meeting With Mayor, Police Chief
Musician and content creator Joe Grits is egalitarian in his approach to community criticism. He’s become the face of punditry following the police-involved shooting death
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Senator Gaston: I Vehemently Oppose Any Reckless Measure Undermining Student Education
State Senator Herron Gaston writes in the commentary that follows, “Now more than ever, we must collectively fight to ensure that every child in America
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True Grits – Is Music Activist Charged With Threatening A Police Officer An Artist’s Expression Or Legit Arrest?
Joe Grits, given name Joseph Thompson, is a provocative social media activist and rapper recently arrested by city police for threats he made on Instagram
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Ex City School Chief: Fully Fund The Excess Cost Grant For Vulnerable Learners
Former Bridgeport Superintendent of Schools Fran Rabinowitz, in this commentary first published by the CT Mirror, declares “Connecticut has the opportunity to correct a longstanding
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