Mayor Bill Finch and Fairfield First Selectman Mike Tetreau are brothers-in-arms when it comes to the recently released research by the renowned publication Jane’s All
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Wrighting A Wrong–Finally, First-In-Flight Recognition For Whitehead
A vast body of evidence shows in 1901 Bridgeport resident Gustave Whitehead flew two years before the Wright brothers. Slowly, Whitehead is finally receiving the
Read moreHow About Teaching Bridgeport History In City Schools? Connecting Kids And Community
The Bridgeport education system has been the center of activity the past 18 months. We saw the Board of Education dissolve itself in favor of
Read moreGeorge “Doc” Gunther–A Political Marvel–Transcended Politics
George “Doc” Gunther could say just about anything to anyone and get away with it. It’s probably because he never concerned himself with choosing words
Read moreMayor Pays Tribute To Whitehead, First In Flight
On August 14, 1901, Bridgeport resident Gustave Whitehead, as witnessed by a Bridgeport Herald reporter, was the first in flight. Why are the Wright brothers
Read moreFinch: City Will Increase Investment In School Reform
Emphasizing school improvement and job creation Mayor Bill Finch issued his annual address to the Bridgeport business community Wednesday afternoon reasserting the need for mayoral
Read moreMayor: Celebrate City Diversity
From Mayor Bill Finch: Mayor Finch to Celebrate City’s Cultural Diversity, Industrial History with Weekend’s Events Mayor Bill Finch’s schedule this weekend is full of
Read moreKaolian’s Aerial Picture Show
Captain Morgan Kaolian will fly into City Lights Gallery with a special one-month exhibit featuring his evening aerial photography starting January 19. From City Lights: “City In
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