Gregg Dancho will talk to the animals. He’ll talk to people. Every now and then he’ll talk to himself. Forty years on the job will
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Category: Analysis and Comment
Former State Senator Ed Gomes In Critical Condition Following Auto Accident
Former State Senator Ed Gomes, 84, is in critical condition following a violent two-car auto crash on Boston Avenue Sunday night. Gomes, according to police,
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Weldon Renamed School Board Chair–Bridgeport Ed District To ‘Burbs: Show Us The Money
Could the Board of Education be entering a period of détente? For the past decade a revolving door of chairs, superintendents and blistering battles among
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Paging The City Council–What The City Charter Regulates About Police Chief Selection
Three months ago Mayor Joe Ganim appointed Rebeca Garcia as the first female to lead the Police Department after AJ Perez resigned following his federal
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Pereira To Issue Report Card On City Council Attendance And More
Monday’s virtual City Council meeting could turn into the Monday Night Fights when Maria Pereira, stripped of committee assignments by Council President Aidee Nieves for actions
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Merrill Highlights Early-Voting Success, Promotes Absentee Option
Although often barbecued for its absentee ballot gymnastics via the Democratic political organization, maybe Bridgeport’s ahead of the curve in this early voting stuff. “For
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Navigating Interests, Bradley Named Chair Of Public Safety Committee Overseeing Gaming And Sports Betting
When the General Assembly convenes next month for a six-month, mostly virtual session, State Senator Dennis Bradley will once again lead the Public Safety and
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Wanted: Tax Assessor And Candidates For Other Municipal Positions
The 2021 budget year starting July 1 is expected to include revaluation of taxable property which can be a dicey proposition for bean counters and
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