Donald Eversley, recently an economic development guru in Providence, Rhode Island, is Mayor Bill Finch’s pick to serve as chief development official. On paper Eversley has
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Remembering Myra, Plus: A Message From Moore
When I began researching my history book on Bridgeport that carries the same name as this blog I visited Myra Oliver whose organization The International
Read moreAn Agitated Electorate, Plus: Russo In Pol Pod
A Quinnipiac poll shows lots of voter trepidation. That’s not good news for some incumbents. Fuel costs, in particular, are a stick in the eye,
Read moreThe Candidates Are Coming, Plus: Bucks For Bridgeport
I love the strategic dynamics of primaries. They’re so much different than general elections, especially a high turnout presidential cycle when you know people are
Read moreSeven Dirty Words
As we segue into podcasting peculiarity, OIB begins a new feature later this week: Pol Pod, interviews with city decision makers that you can listen
Read moreRusso Secures Funds For Ed Audit, Plus: Gusto Versus Musto And The Opie Factor
Republican State Sen. Rob Russo has secured $250K in state funding for the first-ever forensic audit of Board of Education finances. Details will be shared at a formal announcement Thursday
Read moreGas Pains Everywhere, Plus: What’s With Whitnum? And Burlesque In Bridgeport
Special session for the state legislature today. What’s so special about it? The electorate has a lot of gas in all the wrong places. On
Read moreMario, Wear A Cup: The Dynamics Of A Convention
Yes, let the games begin. Democratic Party Chairman Mario Testa will have his hands full tonight trying to sort out, fend off and chill out
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