Black Rock Garden Club offers $5,000 reward to catch St. Mary’s tree vandals

Friday, 19 March 2010 19:03

The Black Rock Garden Club is offering a reward in excess of $5,000 for information regarding the destruction of 15 sycamore trees at St. Mary’s by the Sea.

The reward will be given to any person or persons who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the vandal or vandals.

Rell backtracks on girls jail site; Begins new statewide RFP process for a site

Written by Brad Durrell
Friday, 19 March 2010 16:23

While the process of selecting a site for a state girls detention center is starting from scratch, state Rep. Christopher L. Caruso of Bridgeport said he plans to closely monitor what happens from here.

“This is a very positive development, and I’m appreciative of the governor’s decision, but the devil is in the details,” Caruso said.

‘Full Monty’ now on stage at Playhouse on the Green

Tuesday, 02 March 2010 15:06

Performances of The Full Monty continue through March 28 at Playhouse on the Green, 177 State St.
Eli Newsom of Bridgeport is one of the stars of the production, which had a previous run by the Curtain Call theater company in Stamford. It is a joint production of the Playhouse and Curtain Call.

Bridgeport performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. For tickets, at $29 to $26, call 203-333-3666 or go to playhouseonthegreen.org.

Quinnipiac professor from Bridgeport leads trip to Nicaragua

Thursday, 18 March 2010 19:24

A Quinnipiac University professor from Bridgeport is leading five students on a spring break trip to Leon, Nicaragua, where they are sharing their expertise with educators from two rural school districts.

Cheryl Kerison, assistant professor of education, is overseeing the annual trip that gives students and professors the opportunity to participate in a week-long professional development conference for elementary and secondary school teachers in Nicaragua.

Johnny Rizzo’s ‘take on life’ has a punchline

Written by Brad Durrell
Wednesday, 17 March 2010 16:55

Johnny Rizzo has seen the highs and lows of show business during his more than three decades as a professional comedian.

He’s opened for Jay Leno and Dennis Miller, been on stage at top comedy clubs in New York and Los Angeles, and appeared on TV and in films.

He’s also slept under billboards in Hollywood because he had no money and no where else to go. Billboards have generators that keep you warm at night, he said.

New group aims to lift small businesses in Bridgeport

Written by Brad Durrell
Friday, 19 March 2010 04:31

Barry J. Piesner thinks small businesses in Bridgeport need a helping hand to succeed, and he’s formed an organization designed to provide that assistance.

The Bridgeport Business Alliance (BBA) will provide networking opportunities; bulk purchasing for fuel, print cartridges and other products; assist with government agencies; and sponsor seminars on topics such as taxes and technology.

‘Night at Museum’ to unwrap mummy mysteries; Barnum Museum event is March 25 at 6 p.m.

Written by Carol Banner
Thursday, 18 March 2010 12:35

The Barnum Museum will come alive for a very dead lady on March 25. That’s when a diminutive 5-foot 4-inch, 30-something with high cheek bones and a penchant for seasoning her veggies with sand will become a living, breathing person through the findings of Quinnipiac University’s Bioanthropology Research Institute.

After her nearly 4,000-year sleep and the application of increasingly sophisticated forensic research techniques, the secrets of Bridgeport’s own mummy, Pa-Id (pronounced “pie-eeeb”), will be unveiled by institute Executive Co-Director Gerald Conlogue at “A Night at the Museum” on Thursday, March 25 at 6 p.m.

Police ask for help with St. Mary’s tree damage; Chainsaw was used in act of vandalism

Monday, 15 March 2010 15:33

City police are investigating an act of vandalism at St. Mary’s by the Sea last weekend that damaged 15 trees at the waterfront park in Black Rock.

Fifteen trees were seriously damaged by a chain saw, according to city officials. The damage was discovered on Sunday, March 14.

Black Rock Garden Fest features speakers and vendors on March 28

Wednesday, 17 March 2010 04:59

The Black Rock Garden Club’s (BRGC) fifth annual Garden Fest will take place Sunday, March 28 at 3 p.m. at Harborview Market, 218 Harborview Ave.

This year’s theme is “Community and Sustainability: Providing the Best Outcomes for Human and Natural Environments.” The rain-or-shine event is open to the public, with a suggested donation of $2 to the BRGC.

Public can join beach cleanups in Bridgeport from March 20-27

Wednesday, 17 March 2010 04:58

Connecticut Community Boating, based in Bridgeport, will sponsor its 2010 Beach Week Cleanup from March 20 to 27.

Activities will take place in Bridgeport, Stratford and Fairfield to clean up the shoreline. The public, including groups, is welcome to participate by registering at 203-382-3661 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Donated supplies also will be accepted.