Losing the $11 million federal grant for the Steel Point redevelopment area was like a kick in the crotch to Mayor Bill Finch. Congressman Jim
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Steel Point Funding Ambushed, Himes Responds
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Saturday torpedoed funding for the Steel Point redevelopment area that Congressman Jim Himes had secured in 2010. This is a
Read moreRally Against Halfway House
A rally opposing the proposed 120-bed halfway house for the West End will take place Tuesday (today) 6 p.m. at the corner of John Street and Park Avenue. The
Read moreSteel Point Funding On Ropes: Dick In The City
U.S. Senator Dick Blumenthal will visit Bridgeport on Tuesday (today). A GOP spending bill over the weekend would strip $11 million funding for the Steel Point redevelopment
Read moreGomes: Finch Buying Support For School Project
Interesting and intense negotiations going on between Bridgeport and Trumbull for the proposed building of a $125 million regional magnet school in Fairchild Memorial Park in
Read moreFoster Fillets Finch’s Flip Flops
In 2009, before State Rep. Chris Caruso screamed holy hell, before neighbors from the Upper East Side blew a cork, before rallies and vigils and
Read moreThe Debate: Where To House Former Offenders? P&Z Delays Decision
The Planning and Zoning Commission Monday night delayed decision on an application to extend a special permit to allow the establishment of a 120-bed halfway house for former
Read moreKabel From Alanna: See Ya!
Alanna Kabel, deputy chief administrative officer in charge of the Community Development Block Grant Program, has notified the city she is leaving for a job with the
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