Mario Testa with Mayor Joe Ganim. June 2021: Will the legend of Mario Testa ever measure up to the perception of power? He’s rather bemused
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A Bicentennial Interview With The Chairman Mario Testa–“Critics? I Don’t Have Any Critics”
Will the legend of Mario Testa ever measure up to the perception of power? He’s rather bemused by it all, the diabolical marionette controlling the
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Meet The Maestro Ricky Mestre, Provocative Illustrator And Painter–A Bicentennial Interview
Creative, courageous, colorful and peculiar, illustrator and painter Ricky Mestre enjoys a provocative view of life on display in Connecticut’s most populous city. You’re
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Fuzz Is The Buzz in The ‘Port, A Bicentennial Interview With Musician Jim Sangiovanni
Musician Fuzz Sangiovanni just “can’t behave.” Must be the sex, drugs and Rock And Roll. Okay not the sex and drugs. Definitely the rock. Jim–aka “Fuzz”–an
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Nourishing Young People–Bicentennial Interview With Children’s Books Author And Illustrator Lizzy Rockwell
Lizzy Rockwell, an illustrator whose artwork is featured in picture books, magazines, games and on walls, is OIB correspondent Bob Fredericks’ latest interview honoring Bridgeport’s
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Bicentennial Interview: Frank Borres, Man In Front And Behind Camera
Frank Borres knows life’s perspective in front of a camera and behind one. Radio and television reporter, videographer, documentarian, chamber leader, civic volunteer, the Emmy-winning
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Bridgeport Bicentennial Interview With The Man In Black, Phil Kuchma
Martial artist, city councilman, entrepreneur, Downtown visionary, Phil Kuchma has viewed all aspects of Bridgeport in his septuagenarian life. People wonder, why is Phil always
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Bicentennial Interview: Charles ‘Don’ Clemons, Star Athlete, Firefighter, Public Servant
Some call him Charles, others call him by middle name Don, and still others Clem. Say hello to Town Clerk Charles ‘Don’ Clemons who’s enjoyed
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