Connecticut has experienced unimaginable horror against children that will never be forgotten. It’s difficult to think about, whether in mass killings or in isolation, the
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The Quest For Courage And Control–Billy Chase Shares Views On Video Depicting Cops Kicking Tasered Suspect In Beardsley Park
Billy Chase was a warrior in his day as a Bridgeport police officer. He went where no black man had gone before–infiltrating a faction of
Read moreSee Us At Mr. Barnum’s House For The Word On Bridgeport
Check out the panel discussion about Bridgeport on Tuesday. From Mr. Barnum: On Tuesday, June 5 at 7 p.m., The Barnum Museum will present a
Read moreLieutenant Bailey To Chief: Send Me Back To The Streets
No one’s more in tune with Bridgeport’s streets than William “Ron” Bailey. As violent crime is back in the news (hopefully not for long), the
Read moreMalloy Taps Bradford As Top Cop
First Dan Malloy named Timothy Bannon as chief of staff, Ben Barnes as budget chief and state Supreme Court Justice Joette Katz as commissioner of
Read moreShark Attack! Plus: The Best Of The Finest
Do you wanna know a secret? That’s what State Rep. Brendan Sharkey, also a seasoned Hamden-based land use attorney, would like know on behalf of the
Read moreJim Himes Visits Pol Pod, Plus: Hanging Out At Épernay And Waiting For Moses
Congressman Jim Himes touched base with OIB on Friday to chat about a variety of subjects including Joe Biden’s campaign visit for him on Monday, stimulus spending,
Read moreBring It On, Baby! Plus: Slick Willie And Kool Hand Kelly
There’s a lot going on. The state legislative session–thankfully–has ended. Now everyone can go and campaign so we really have something to write about. Bring
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