A century ago Pleasure Beach in the East End was among the top amusement attractions in the northeast loaded with rides, entertainment and Big Band
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This Way To The John–Gomes Scores Potty Points On Behalf Of Female Angler
If nothing else, opponent John Gomes has gone to school on Mayor Joe Ganim’s retail politicking hoping his tour de force leads to a royal
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Watch: Police Chief, Parks Director Share Update On Parks Security
Following a shooting and unauthorized uses of Seaside Park, Police Chief Roderick Porter and Public Facilities Director Craig Nadrizny joined Mayor Joe Ganim during a
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Hello! Bridgeport Must Promote Assets And Attractions
What makes a sexy city? Its assets. Connecticut’s largest city is now loaded with attractions, sans promotion, to fulfill its complete economic potential. Enthusiasm for
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A Bicentennial Interview With Mayor Fabs–“My Heart Is Always Here”
A sensitive guy with a booming heart, former Mayor John Fabrizi bleeds Bridgeport. As a retail politician he exuded a sympathetic touch with the blue-collar
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Man Of Many Hats Danny Roach, A Bicentennial Interview With Fourth Generation Bridgeporter
Talk about someone who’s been through the political wars, Danny Roach has seen just about everything the past 40 years. In 2015, he was an
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Bicentennial Interview: He Talks To Animals, We Talk To Him–Zoo Director Gregg Dancho
Before Gregg Dancho became director, Bridgeport’s Beardsley Zoo, now formally called Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, was not nationally accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.
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Cast Your Staff–Bicentennial Interview With Ernie Newton, AKA Moses
In these parts say the name Ernie and everyone knows the moniker. Greet Ernie Newton as Moses and he preens a sense of humor. Be
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