Who says there’s no activity Downtown? In a quest to harass city employees Monday afternoon on Lyon Terrace, there were no spots in the City
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Finch Marks Five Years As Mayor–How’s He Doing?
Can you believe it? Bill Finch has been mayor of the state’s most populous city for five years. He won a close Democratic primary over
Read moreKuchma Starts New Construction
Developer Phil Kuchma has launched a new construction project a block from his successful Bijou Square development Downtown. News release from Mayor Bill Finch: Mayor
Read moreBijou Square Wins National Rehab Award
Bijou Square, Phil Kuchma’s downtown redevelopment on Fairfield Avenue, includes restaurants, housing, office space and renovation of one of the oldest movie houses in the
Read moreEversley Departs City Development Post–Mayor Wants Him To “Reinvigorate” BEDCO–Pass The No Doz
Mayor Bill Finch announced Monday afternoon that Economic Development Director Don Eversley will leave city employment to try to revive the Bridgeport Economic Development Corporation,
Read moreCouncil Sets Tax Rate–Kuchma Plans New Downtown Development
The City Council Monday night set the mil rate for the budget year starting July 1 at 41.11, a tax increase that represents about $230
Read moreFarewell To A City Friend
CT Post reporter Vinti Singh pens a poignant farewell piece as she departs for a new job. Friday is her last day on the job,
Read moreLavernoich, Long-time City Development Official, Heading To Trumbull–‘Consummate Professional’
Ed Lavernoich, Bridgeport’s deputy director of economic development, is leaving the city after 25 years of service to become director of development for the Town
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