City Democrats Monday night endorsed three newcomers for Board of Education at a party convention at Testo’s Restaurant. A challenge slate is expected to pull
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No Pleasure From UI In Beach Revival, Plus: Pleasure Beach History
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: The view of the starry Long Island Sound sky is surely beautiful from the long-isolated shores of Pleasure Beach peninsula.
Read moreMayor Puts On Bright Face, Highlights Accomplishments, Braces For Beastly Budget–Will Malloy Step Up For Bridgeport?
Bill Finch took office as mayor of Connecticut’s largest city in December of 2007. Assuming he fills out this second four-year term he will become
Read moreAre The Yahoos To Blame? Thank God For The Sun–“Let The Guy Who Put The Snow There Take It Away”
If you’re a political operative of Mayor Bill Finch you’re breathing a sigh of relief it’s not an election year. If you’re a member of
Read moreWhat If Finch Left The Democratic Party? Dreaming Political Freedom
Mayor Bill Finch has been mumbling the past few days about some of his political appointments derailing city progress. Yes, what if Finch bolted the
Read moreCould Education Reform Return In 2013 Sleepy Election Cycle?
In November 1998, Mayor Joe Ganim asked voters to approve a four-year term for mayor. Voters said yes. In November 2012, Mayor Bill Finch asked
Read moreFinch Marks Five Years As Mayor–How’s He Doing?
Can you believe it? Bill Finch has been mayor of the state’s most populous city for five years. He won a close Democratic primary over
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
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