As federal investigators unravel relationships between Bridgeport-based sewer contractor Mark IV Construction and former officials of the Town of Trumbull, Paul Kallmeyer, a key member
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Pay Raises, Charter Revision On Ordinance Committee Agenda
Several interesting items on the agenda of tonight’s City Council Ordinance Committee meeting, 6 p.m. in the Wheeler Room at City Hall, including Mayor Bill Finch’s proposal
Read moreSwish: New Book Features City Hoopsters
Bridgeport has a glorious high school basketball history. Walter Luckett, Charles Smith, John Bagley, Wes Matthews and Chris Smith to name a few. Local sports
Read moreNewton Versus Gomes: The Politics Of State Senate District Changes
While the State Supreme Court sorts out the reconfiguration of Connecticut’s five congressional districts, required every 10 years to reflect population shifts, the redistricting panel that managed
Read moreConstruction Management Investigation–Coble Canned
Not a happy holiday weekend for several city employees. Law enforcement officials are examining allegations involving the city’s construction management program, according to multiple sources.
Read moreGomes Blasts Pay Hikes
Mayor Bill Finch is under fire for supporting pay increases for dozens of city employees, including direct hires, in the infancy of his second term. John Gomes, who
Read moreHa, Ha, Ha; It’s Time For Santa Claws
Another crazy year in the state’s largest city and just in time because a lot of us are out of breath. Snow storm after snow
Read moreAre You Dizzy From The Dramatic School Changes?
A vanquished elected Board of Education, replaced by a state-appointed school board, resignation of Superintendent John Ramos followed by the appointment of accomplished school administrators Paul Vallas and Sandra
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