A few days ago the Connecticut Post’s Brian Lockhart wrote presciently about the early success of the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, a 6,000-seat music destination driving
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After Arrest, City Councilman Castillo Threatens To Sue City
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: A council member arrested last summer after allegedly threatening the head of public facilities has notified the city he intends
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Newton’s Job Threats Against Senate Candidate Gaston Places The Council Member At Center Of Allegations
City Councilman Ernie Newton is posturing for the political Pinocchio of the month, shoveling some mighty fine deception as he tries to wipe off the
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Closer, But New Budget Still A Work In Progress
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post An effort to amend Mayor Joe Ganim’s budget to provide an extra $500,000 to the schools and fund aides for
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For Former Offenders, A Welcome Center To Community Reentry
City Councilman Ernie Newton, Career Resources President Scott Wilderman, and Mayor Joe Ganim outside the new Bridgeport Reentry Welcome Center Monday. Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut
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After No Show For Police Budget Hearing, Garcia Must Resurrect Her Standing With City Council
On this holy day of resurrection, Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia must atone for ghosting the City Council’s budget committee meeting. From Brian Lockhart, CT
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March Madness On Tap For The ‘Port This Weekend
See Downtown restaurants here. Related article from Brian Lockhart, CT Post here. News release from Mayor’s Office: Heavy Traffic Expected Downtown for NCAA Women’s Basketball
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City Closes In On Police Organization To Assist With National Search For Chief
The city’s on the verge of hiring the International Association of Chiefs of Police to help helm the national search for a new top cop.
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