Brain-rich, cash-poor Howard Gardner, a member of the Board of Education, will make a formal announcement for mayor Monday evening, promising “A man you can
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Nappier Leads Backpack Donation For City Kids
From State Treasurer Denise Nappier: Bridgeport youth from the Summer Lighthouse Program enjoyed a day at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo today and received a special visit
Read moreFoster Outlines 50-Day Plan As Mayor
What will a Mary-Jane Foster administration look like if she’s elected mayor? The Democratic candidate on Friday issued a plan for her first 50 days
Read moreFinch: City In Midst Of Major Comeback, Draws Line In Sand
In a jammed, steamy Captain’s Cove Seaport Wednesday night, Mayor Bill Finch kicked off his reelection campaign telling more than 500 supporters “I’m proud to
Read moreDebating Education Choice, Parent Expresses Hope In Funding Of Charter Schools
City school parent Wanda Simmons’ daughter will attend the new Capital Prep Harbor School, founded by educator Steve Perry, recently funded with the backing of
Read morePereira Recalls State Takeover Of Schools Overturned By Supreme Court
Maria Pereira was an elected member of the Board of Education four years ago when a majority of the body voted to throw in the
Read morePereira, Bradley, Walker Announce School Board Run At Ganim Event
Former school board member Maria Pereira, attorney Dennis Bradley and Greenwich music teacher Ben Walker announced Friday night at a fundraiser for Joe Ganim they
Read moreCNN Report: Nutrition In Classroom Benefits Bridgeport Kids
A CNN report highlights the value of Bridgeport’s breakfast program in classrooms and why that’s important for low-income children’s development. The report follows students at
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