In 2007, John Merchant leaned back in his seat at a Westport restaurant. It was lunchtime. What better way to share insight into David Ellis
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Nick Panuzio, Former Republican Mayor, Dead At 83
Nicholas A. Panuzio, 83, the affable former Republican mayor of Bridgeport whose gift for gab, political skills and ambition lifted him to the corridors of
Read moreThe Times Are Changing
Where did eight years go for Bill Finch? And where did 12 years go for Joe Ganim? Strange as it seems, in one week Finch
Read moreGanim Channels McLevy History As He Assembles Pieces For New Mayoralty
Life is a gigantic swirl for Mayor-elect Joe Ganim whose comeback has gained national attention. He’s fielding interview requests, finalizing a transition team, pondering inner-office
Read moreBattle Lines Over The Board Of Education: Elected Or Appointed?
City electors will be loaded with voting opportunities in the coming months: primaries for several state and federal legislative seats on Aug. 14, a special
Read moreWill Pols Sign The Bridgeport Children’s Bill Of Rights For Education?
The Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition will conduct its annual meeting for regional politicians tonight (Tuesday) at Mount Aery Baptist Church, 73 Frank Street, to address a
Read moreHappy Birthday Phineas—Who’s Your Favorite Mayor? (Or Not)
Phineas Taylor Barnum was born on this day 200 years ago in Bethel, Connecticut. Bridgeport became his adopted city. Barnum’s brother, who ran a Bridgeport
Read moreWhat’s Joe Ganim’s Future? Pooch Power And Library News
When I heard many months ago that Joe Ganim had slipped into a federal Bureau of Prisons substance abuse program to shave time off his
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