As the Barnum Festival reaches its apex this weekend, city policy wonk Jeff Kohut admonishes government development policy as a lot of razzle-dazzle. Mr. Barnum,
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Bridgeport’s Rose Betty Pfriem
Elizabeth “Betty” Pfriem, Bridgeport’s philanthropic rose who carried herself with grace whether publisher of the Bridgeport Post-Telegram newspapers, the only female Barnum Festival ringmaster or
Read moreMickey Herbert Named New Regional Business Chief
Mickey Herbert, co-founder of the Bridgeport Bluefish baseball team and a leading healthcare professional who was among only a few high-profile business leaders to support
Read moreTerry O’Connor Named Barnum Festival Ringmaster
From Jim Shay, CT Post: Terry O’Connor, executive director of the Cardinal Shehan Center and McGivney Community Center, has been named the 2017 Ringmaster of
Read moreTimpanelli’s Rock And Roll Life As Regional Business Chief Ending Soon
After a mighty 28-year run as head of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council that covered five mayors, starts and stops in city developments, the New England
Read moreMoore Versus McCarthy Retail Campaigning In Full Swing
The Barnum Festival weekend has become the gateway for retail campaigning, especially during legislative cycles with August primaries just six weeks away. Two years ago State
Read moreStep Up, Barnum Festival Weekend!
From Mr. Barnum: Saturday, June 25, Greater Bridgeport Symphony Pops Concert, Skyblast Fireworks at dusk. The Barnum Festival presents the Greater Bridgeport Symphony Pops Concert at Seaside Park
Read moreNew Barnum Festival Parade Route
N E W R O U T E ! Starts noon Sunday. The Great Street Parade starts at the intersection of Park and Capitol
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