About 10 concerts booked and counting for the 6,000-seat boutique amphitheater that has hosted several college graduations. Developer Howard Saffan is working with city planners
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Looming Violence Prompts Call From Newton To Lamont For Help
Bridgeport joined the ranks of gun violence across Connecticut cities during the weekend. It led to a plea from East End Councilman Ernie Newton to
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City Task Force Recommends Police Reforms, Intervention Of Social Services
Community policing, including foot patrols and greater interaction with residents, regular public meetings, replacing police with social workers, addiction counselors and homeless advocates suited to
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Steelpointe Harbor Lands Another Waterfront Tenant, Sailmaker North Sails
Brian Lockhart, CT Post: The developers of Steelpointe Harbor have found another noteworthy nautical tenant for their swath of land on the East End and East
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Personnel Director First, Then National Search For Police Chief
Mayor Joe Ganim has decided to pursue a search for a permanent director of personnel currently occupied on an acting basis by Eric Amado who’s
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Calling All Actors–What First, Permanent Personnel Director Or Durable Police Chief?
Bridgeport has more actors than Hollywood. What should come first, a permanent personnel director to conduct a search for a permanent police chief, or authorize
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Enthusiasm Builds For Development In East End Food Desert
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: Maricella Concepcion in one word summed up her feelings about the new concrete foundation built across Stratford Avenue from her
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As Cop Contract Looms, A Push To Pound The Pavement
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: The reformers have so far discussed: Cutting overtime and using that savings to fund more social service needs; restoring neighborhood
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