Democratic mayoral challengers to party-endorsed Bill Finch hit the streets, neighborhoods and homes over the weekend, and even in one case supporters of Joe Ganim,
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Wes Matthews Hopes To Be New Sheriff In Town On Ganim Ticket
Harding High School hoop legend Wes Matthews knows what it’s like to win championships, swishing two rings as a member of the NBA Los Angeles
Read moreFinch Wins Endorsement For Mayor–Ganim, Other Challengers Press On, Torres Endorsed By GOP
Former Mayor Joe Ganim hoped for a winning strategy that landed him 45 votes at the Democratic Town Committee endorsement with a tie broken by
Read moreDebating Education Choice, Parent Expresses Hope In Funding Of Charter Schools
City school parent Wanda Simmons’ daughter will attend the new Capital Prep Harbor School, founded by educator Steve Perry, recently funded with the backing of
Read morePereira Recalls State Takeover Of Schools Overturned By Supreme Court
Maria Pereira was an elected member of the Board of Education four years ago when a majority of the body voted to throw in the
Read morePereira, Bradley, Walker Announce School Board Run At Ganim Event
Former school board member Maria Pereira, attorney Dennis Bradley and Greenwich music teacher Ben Walker announced Friday night at a fundraiser for Joe Ganim they
Read moreThe Battle Of Protests: Charter School Advocates Versus Opponents
Charter school advocates rallying on Thursday to oppose a legislative proposal inside a city school had competition outside from education activists who support a two-year
Read moreLegislators Hear From Charter School Opponents
Several Bridgeport residents including former school board member Maria Pereira testified in support of a Connecticut General Assembly bill to place a two-year moratorium on
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