Bridgeport’s municipally-owned airport is located in Stratford, a potentially hearty revenue stream for both communities. With commercial passenger flights dormant for decades, and currently limited
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OIB 20-Year Anniversary Story – Channeling The Donald At His Manhattan Home
Who knew – not me – when OIB launched what it would become, a staying-power news site focused on government and politics. We tapped into
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Story Of The Year 2025? Bridgeport Murder Rate Historically Low – Three Homicides, Two More Than Greenwich
If it’s not the story of the year, it’s right up there. Bridgeport has recorded just three murders this year, an extraordinary low point going
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City Activates Cold Weather Protocol
From Mayor’s Office Mayor Ganim and the Office of Emergency Management advise all residents to be cautious from 5:00 PM of December 25th through 10:00 AM
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An Artichoke Heart To My Readers – Thank You – OIB Celebrating 20 Years
So, if it’s Christmas Eve, for me, gotta steam a stuffed artichoke, Sicilian-style. You can cram a lot into a large artichoke, but Sicilians have
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Ironic: Transit Bus Strikes Train Station Wall Downtown Bridgeport, Injuries Reported, Injury Law Firm Sponsors Bus
Now we know one reason why personal injury law firms advertise on Transit District buses, or the irony of it all. Just ask Chaffin Luhana, personal
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Judge Rules Chief Porter Cannot Double-Dip Job Pay And Pension
Chief Roderick Porter had retired as a captain, collecting his pension, prior to his appointment as chief in 2022. See court decision here From Dan
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Watch: Cannoli Under The Tree – Remembering The Holiday Spirit Of Jay Piccirillo
Jay Piccirillo was a combination of Willie Wonka, Walt Disney and Santa Claus. OIB media partner Steve Krauchick salutes him in this video. 5+
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