For decades Bridgeport has trailed Hartford and New Haven in state money invested for a variety of project improvements. Some of it is due to
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Newton: Redemption And Opportunity Message Not Dead–Documentary To Debut At Bijou
When Ernie Newton lost a close Democratic primary for State Senate in August he said he wasn’t going away. “Redemption & Opportunity,” a documentary capturing
Read moreThe Battle Over The Charter Question–How Will You Vote?
On Nov. 6, city voters will decide this question: “Shall the city of Bridgeport approve and adopt the charter changes as recommended by the Charter Revision Commission
Read moreCity Attorney Anastasi: Colon Is A Seated School Board Member
Last week the Bridgeport Board of Education conducted its first meeting as an elected body since July of 2011 when a majority vote dissolved the
Read moreLeticia Colon Resigns From City Council, Remains On School Board
UPDATE, includes BOE agenda: The Board of Education with four newly elected members is scheduled to conduct an organizational meeting Monday 6:30 p.m. at the
Read moreSpecial Election Result Provides Opening For Mayor To Win November Charter Question
If there’s opposition to how Mayor Bill Finch has engineered a shakeup of city schools it did not resonate organizationally at the polls in Tuesday’s
Read moreAndy Fardy Leaves Democratic Party
Long-time Democratic political activist Andy Fardy, a frequent contributor to OIB, has registered as an unaffiliated voter after 48 years as a registered Democrat. Wednesday
Read moreBagley And Pouchet: Vote Line C For Children
Working Families Party candidates for Board of Education John Bagley and Barbara Pouchet issued the following statement for Tuesday’s special election vote: Remember to vote.
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