Phineas Taylor Barnum was born on this day 200 years ago in Bethel, Connecticut. Bridgeport became his adopted city. Barnum’s brother, who ran a Bridgeport
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How Deep Will They Cut?
It sucks to lose a job any time, any place. A long holiday weekend thinking about what may come is unnerving. The city is poised
Read moreThe Political Vetting Process, Plus: Guber Job Rhetoric
Remember the 1994 governor’s race? John Rowland was the Republican nominee. Bill Curry (with Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim his runningmate) the Democratic standard bearer. Lieutenant Governor
Read moreEducation Politics: As Voters Itch, Mitch Does Switch
If you think screaming at a public hearing doesn’t matter, the recent machinations involving the Board of Education will set you straight. A few weeks ago it
Read moreSherman’s Tax Dodge
Defense attorney Mickey Sherman never met a reporter he didn’t like. Today he added a new twist to his media relationship, entering guilty pleas in
Read moreTax Man Cometh, Ned On Transportation
Tomorrow is July 1. That means the tax man is coming. Let us know how much your taxes have increased as the new budget year
Read moreWhy Can’t We Be Friends? Plus: Rowland, Joe And Ernie, And What Gives With GE?
Update: Check out ferry relocation observations by Tom Kelly and Nancy Hadley under comments. Bring on the AC and caffeine! It’s getting a little testy
Read moreAfter The Tornado, The Budget Winds, Plus: Storm Update And Linda McMahon’s Spots
Last week’s tornado delayed formal city action to begin closing a multi-million dollar hole in Mayor Bill Finch’s budget approved by the City Council. The
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