U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal will chair a field hearing in Bridgeport on Monday to examine the causes of the recent Metro-North power outage, how to
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What You Should Know About The Partial Government Shutdown
Hours prior to the government shutdown we asked Bridgeport resident David Walker, former U.S. Comptroller General, to share his thoughts about the impact. If it
Read moreState Bond Commission Approves Major Incentive Package For Bass Pro Shops Development, Finch: Historic
UPDATE: The State Bond Commission on Friday approved a $31 million tax incremental financing package and urban development grant for the planned Bass Pro Shops
Read moreTyrone Powers To Himes’ Congressional District Office
After nearly six years as a key inner-office staffer for Mayor Bill Finch directing the city’s legislative affairs, Tyrone McClain will soon start a new
Read moreGroundbreaking For East End Urban Agriculture Project
On Friday at 10 a.m. Mayor Bill Finch and Congressman Jim Himes will attend the ceremonial groundbreaking for the first phase of Boot Camp Farms
Read moreDebicella Announces Second Run Against Himes–Will He Ignore Bridgeport Voters Again?
UPDATE includes Debicella announcement: Republican Dan Debicella ran a competitive race against Democratic Congressman Jim Himes in 2010, two years after Himes had defeated 20-year
Read moreOfficials Dedicate New Fire Boat
From Bill Kaempffer, Fire Department spokesman: Mayor Bill Finch and Fire Chief Brian Rooney dedicated a new 33-foot fire boat that will be a major
Read moreRingmaster’s Remarkable Ride On Roosevelt The Camel Thrills Barnum Festival Crowd
Barnum Festival Ringmaster John Stafstrom promised a Barnum blast Saturday night and he didn’t disappoint. Decked out in ringmaster red, he thrilled 500 spectators at
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