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
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How 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
Read moreBye Bye Bish, Plus: Dollar Bill
Are you all genuflecting over the esteemed Eddie Egan’s retirement? Are you sad to see the pedophile-protecting former bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport step back as archbishop,
Read moreRev. Al To Sharpen His Teeth
I’m excited. Mark April 25 on your calendar. That’s when the Rev. Al Sharpton comes to town as guest speaker for the 21st annual awards
Read moreOne Happy Political Family, Plus: New Downtown Director
Do you have an extra $500 hanging around? If so, Mayor Bill Finch is throwing a little party March 19 at Testo’s Restaurant. Hizzoner is
Read moreSour Note From Mother Rellish, Plus: Opus To The Council, And Package Peeps
Yowser! After watching Gov. Jodi Rell’s we’re-strong-but-screwed speech on Monday two things occurred to me: she’s going to flame entire state departments and dramatically scalpel
Read moreRemembering Myra, Plus: A Message From Moore
When I began researching my history book on Bridgeport that carries the same name as this blog I visited Myra Oliver whose organization The International
Read moreA Chat With Big Mac, Plus: Mario’s Mallet And Education Deal
Maureen Driscoll, a former member of the Bridgeport City Council, has a directness about her that’s hard to reject. About nine years ago in Testo’s
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