UPDATE: Finch statement. While some politicians run for the holiday hills from Barack Obama’s coal-filled stocking approval rating, Mayor Bill Finch embraces him, so much
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City Poises High Tech Storm Technology
From city Communications Director Brett Broesder: A new “virtual” Emergency Operations system, iPads and GoPro technology are in place as the city prepares for the
Read moreHow Coalition Control Of School Board Self Destructed
In a September 2013 primary, insurgents wiped out the three Democratic-endorsed candidates for Board of Education providing an embarrassing political moment for Mayor Bill Finch’s
Read moreNew Faces Join Legislative Delegation, Moore, Rosario, Baker
When the Connecticut General Assembly convenes for a long budget session in January, Bridgeport will feature three new faces in its eight-member legislative delegation, all
Read moreDid You Vote? Crunch Time
On a perfect day for voting two days after President Obama visited Central High School to urge support of Governor Dan Malloy for another four-year
Read moreBarack Revs Up Hilltoppers At Central Campaign Stop For Malloy
President Barack Obama on Sunday rallied the Democratic base at a Central High School campaign stop for Governor Dan Malloy, pinched once again in a
Read moreVideo From Obama Event, Full Text Of Speech In Bridgeport
Special thanks to Steve Krauchick from Doing It Local for video playlist. THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Bridgeport! (Applause.) Are you fired up? 0
Read moreVisconti Bails As Polls Show Tight Race For Governor
On a day petitioning candidate for governor Joseph Visconti bailed out of the race (his name will still appear on the ballot) to endorse Republican
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