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News

Public Forum For Better Government

Posted on 09 March 2013

On Saturday, March 16th, Bridgeport residents are invited to attend a public forum to address their state representatives and senators regarding HB5724, a proposed bill which would close a loophole in the Connecticut State Statutes that currently allows Bridgeport employees, and city employees in other municipalities, to hold elected positions in their representative assemblies. The [...] Continue Reading…

En Español

Propuesta Busca Eliminar Conflicto de Intereses

Posted on 23 February 2013

El representante por el distrito 127th de la ciudad de Bridgeport, Jack Hennessy y otros legisladores están en el proceso de escribir una propuesta legislativa que busca eliminar conflictos de intereses con miembros del concilio de la ciudad de Bridgeport. La propuesta busca impedir que los miembros de este cuerpo municipal puedan trabajar para la [...] Continue Reading…

Tormenta Nemo se deja sentir en Bridgeport

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Tormenta Nemo se deja sentir en Bridgeport

Posted on 23 February 2013

Treinta pulgadas de nieve fue uno de los resultados que dijó la tormenta NEMO en la ciudad de Bridgeport, Connecticut. Residentes

Arts

Reggae band blends music, message

Posted on 11 November 2012

Music can be amazing and inspirational at times. And at other times, not so much. Some people like it, many people love it and then there are those who just aren’t concerned about it. Lately, I have been searching for music with more substance than just sounds — something or some group with social concepts [...] Continue Reading…

At 82, woman hears God’s call

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At 82, woman hears God’s call

Posted on 11 November 2012

Emelinda Valdéz said it is never too late to get the call from God. “After all, I already had the land. All I have to do is dedicate it to God’s desire,” said the elderly lady of Dominican descent, who lives in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Valdéz is a member of the First Baptist Church in [...] Continue Reading…

Editorial

Guest Editorial — Charter change debacle awakens sleeping giant

Posted on 11 November 2012

The people of Bridgeport owe much to the allied proponents of education-reform and charter-revision that are responsible for the July 5, 2011 Board of Education “coup” and the follow-up, charter-revision initiative. Those persons/entities particularly deserving of our thanks in this regard are: Mayor Bill Finch; Gov. Dannel Malloy; “education-reform” groups Excel Bridgeport and Students First; [...] Continue Reading…

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Ayala cruises to victory in 128th District

Posted on 11 November 2012

After winning the Democratic primary, there was no doubt Christina Ayala would win the general election. The Democrats’ control in the city is absolute. Ayala collected 3,143 votes, while her Republican opponent Manuel Batagua received 372. Ayala, 29, said she will now concentrate on serving the residents of Bridgeport. Batagua, a native of Portugal, said [...] Continue Reading…

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Murphy overcomes McMahon’s millions

Posted on 11 November 2012

Republican candidate Linda McMahon spent close to $50 million in her quest to become Connecticut’s first female U.S. senator. But she fell short of winning a victory over Democrat Chris Murphy, who collected 710,000 votes (or 55 percent), while McMahon won 605,000 (or 44 percent) of the total vote. Many say the fight for the [...] Continue Reading…

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