Hey everyone, say hello to Barbara Bellinger, new president of the Board of Education. Bellinger was elected BOE president by her peers Monday night. Who’s
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Congress Street Bridge, Plus: Big Vote, Big Budget, Bulldozer And Lori’s Loot
Weekend update: I received a call Friday afternoon from Congressman Jim Himes who left a message explaining that I was ahead of myself the other day when
Read moreCouncil Vote, And Party At Épernay
The vote to select a City Council president is scheduled to take place tonight. Doesn’t appear Tom McCarthy will have any problem securing the votes
Read moreBull Ramos, Or Is Ramos Full Of Bull? Plus: Turkey Of The Year Nominations
Whoa, Superintendent of Schools John Ramos doesn’t hold back in the e-blast he sent the other day as he braces for a confrontation with Mayor
Read moreRusso: No Rubber Stamps, Plus: Trolling For Topics, And Mayor’s State Of The City
1 p.m. update: Former Republican State Senator Rob Russo officially declared his candidacy for U.S. Representative calling Democrat Jim Himes a rubber stamp for Speaker
Read moreRamos On The Run, School Attendance, Jodi’s Port Plan, Another GOP Candidate, And Mary Travers
Stubbornness can be a tricky thing for a person in a powerful position. Depends if you’re on the side of the angels. Superintendent of Schools
Read moreWhat’s Residency? The Eleanor Guedes Case, Plus: Primary Insanity, And Ramos Statement
1 p.m. update From the City Charter: Section 13. Board and Commission Members; Residency Requirement. Except as otherwise provided in this charter, no person shall
Read moreThe Budget Impact, And New Steel Deal
9:30 a.m. update: Lots of stuff today including the state budget impact on Bridgeport and an announcement by Mayor Bill Finch and the developer for
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