Retired Police Lieutenant David Daniels, considering a run for mayor, was honored by Mayor Bill Finch Monday night at the start of the City Council
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What Say You, Political Swami?
We’re on the cusp of 2015, so that can mean only one thing: time to reach deep into your crystal ball to puke up predictions.
Read moreCrane Sighting, Steelpointe Harbor Goes Vertical On East Side. Does Bass Pro Oversell Economic Impact?
UPDATE: Includes link to Hugh Bailey article. Redevelopment of a troubled area of the East Side has been more than 30 years in the making
Read moreBig Fish–Business Community Reels In Bass Pro Founder For Annual Dinner
Skeptics have been waiting for concrete proof Bass Pro Shops is happening. The concrete has started. As trucks have begun to pour concrete footings for
Read moreCity Banking On Steelpointe Harbor Revenue
How much moolah has the city received so far from the developer of Steelpointe Harbor to revitalize the East Side? About $1.2 million, according to
Read moreCity Lauds Violent Crime Drop
From Public Safety spokesman Bill Kaempffer: Violent crime was reduced by 21 percent in Bridgeport last year, leading all other medium-sized cities in New England,
Read moreRocket Fuel! Starbucks, Chipotle To Join Steel Point Development, “It’s Happening”
From the 16th floor of the 10 Middle Street high rise Downtown overlooking the East Side, Mayor Bill Finch and project developers announced on Wednesday
Read moreKnock, Knock, Budget Committee, Anyone Home?
Citizen fiscal scrutineer John Marshall Lee has arguably attended more City Council budget committee meetings than some of its members. He chronicles the attendance records
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