City policy wonk Jeff Kohut shares his observations on the critical need for a vibrant Downtown. From Kohut. The news of the closing of Bridgeport’s
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Wanna Attract Visitors Downtown? Always Market Your Product
The notion that Downtown Bridgeport is unsafe is a fallacy. The Bijou Theatre enjoyed a number of performances that were jam packed. Were people afraid to
Read moreBijou Theatre Plans To Shut Doors–“We Are All Devastated”
Bridgeport’s Downtown gem, the Bijou Theatre, a key component of a mixed-use redevelopment on Fairfield Avenue, will close its doors in a week, according to Christine
Read moreDowntown Has Brighter Face, A Resident’s Viewpoint
Two Boots took a walk on Downtown Bridgeport. Some hand-wringing is going on over this. Communications professional Doug Davidoff who resides Downtown says the neighborhood
Read moreDough Alert–‘Aiming Too High’ Two Boots Downtown Closes, Owes Taxes
UPDATE: The owners of Two Boots Downtown, one of the original tenants in Phil Kuchma’s Bijou Square redevelopment that cleaned up a couple of city
Read moreShow Time! In 40th Season, Downtown Cabaret Marries Bridgeport Theatre Company
Building a united brand with more dates and attractions, the Downtown Cabaret Theatre, celebrating its 40th anniversary, has joined forces with the five-year-old Bridgeport Theatre
Read moreTop Stories July/August 2013, Grounded Airport Manager: I Recused Myself At All Levels, Acted Only As Directed
A new bishop for Diocese of Bridgeport, Downtown housing, a fired airport manager, a $400,000 land improvement a judge rules taxpayers were not obligated to
Read moreDriveway To Manny’s Mansion Tops Among Stories For May/June 2013
We learned in June in a story published by the Connecticut Post, the city paid controversial developer Manny Moutinho $400,000 to improve his own Stratford
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