Former Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, released today from a federal prison camp in western Pennsylvania just minutes after midnight following five and a half years of
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Try These Handcuffs, Plus: Puff The Magic Legislature, and Sikorsky Clipped
Okay class, give me a show of hands. No, better yet, puke up some names. If you could choose anyone on the planet to bond
Read moreLotsa Beans For Bridgeport, Plus: Dodd’s Water Torture
I’m in search of beans. Not just any beans. Fava beans. That’s right, because today is St. Joseph’s Day, my middle namesake. Who cares about
Read moreThe Green Green Loot Of Fundraising, Plus: Poop Update And A St. Paddy’s Story
3:30 p.m. UPDATE: Cool parade today on a sweet sunny day in beautiful downtown Bridgeport. I must confess that I had not taken in a St.
Read morePolishing The Pleasure, Plus: Rob And Dodd
When I was a kid my father drove me across the wooden bridge that connected the East End to Pleasure Beach–clank, clank, clank–to fish the t-shaped pier for snapper
Read moreThe Politics Of Education, Plus: Happy Anniversary To Us
12:30 p.m. UPDATE: This should be fun to watch. Guess who’s taking a look at running for the Board of Education? Former City Councilman/mayoral candidate
Read moreFoster Care For The City, Plus: New Church Debate
I’ve been poking around to see if any City Council primaries are on the horizon this municipal cycle. No mayoral election this year, so council
Read moreHow Cool Is Your ‘Fanculo?
What a bite in the butt. I’m gearing up psychologically for the warm sun and cool breezes of spring and March roars in with a
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