It’s Happening

It's Happening: "Channeling Carter and His 'I Can Do It' Mantra" - Reprise

Posted on August 05, 2018

This blog originally ran in April of 2017 and I've decided to repost it with some updated information about this now amazi...

It's Happening: Author Steve Gordy to Pen Book on Life of Meredith Legg Stapleton, Visits City for Input

Posted on July 30, 2018

In April of 2013, Meredith Legg Stapleton told me that although cancer had shown itself in her life, it did not define her...

It's Happening: Sam "Leggz" Pill Loses a Match, but Gains so Much More

Posted on July 16, 2018

During my July 2 interview with Sam Pill, I told her I thought her upcoming ESPN-aired fight with Maricela Cornejo was...

It's Happening: Small Town, Big Hearts; Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Posted on July 03, 2018

Wednesday evening brought short-lived winds to the area, which left behind somewhat of a catastrophe in some neighborh...

It's Happening: Main Street Walk on West Virginia Day

Posted on June 24, 2018

A West Virginia Day holiday with no agenda led to an impromptu walk down Main Street with my granddaughter Della. Afte...

It's Happening: Behind the Scenes with JC Films and Dean Cain

Posted on June 19, 2018

I’ve heard it said time and time again that during our city’s annual Light Up Night, the downtown area looks like the set...

It's Happening: A Letter from Emily on the Day that Would have Been her High School Graduation

Posted on June 10, 2018

There was a lot of emotion in the bleachers of Wayne Jamison Field May 26 as hundreds of parents witn...

It's Happening: One Reason for the Tribe's Drive - and the Story Behind Number Five

Posted on June 05, 2018

Following Bridgeport High School’s May 26 commencement, Joplin Kehrer stopped off at City...

It's Happening: Wishing Our Graduates the Ultimate Fulfillment

Posted on May 27, 2018

I’ve watched many members of the Bridgeport High School Class of 2018 grow from tiny little preschoolers to high...

It's Happening: Five Years Later, "This is for All You Girls" Graduation Blog Takes on New Perspective

Posted on May 20, 2018

This blog, written from the depths of my heart, first appeared here on Connect-Bridgeport in 2013. I was the mom of three...

It's Happening: Shout Out to the Class of 20GR18

Posted on May 13, 2018

When Jacob went to kindergarten, he was apprehensive about school. I wondered how the other students in the classroom reac...

It's Happening: Knowledgeable, Dedicated, Humble and Kind; the Traits of Mark DeFazio

Posted on April 29, 2018

I know we’re among several families who pleaded with Bridgeport High School Principal Mark DeFazio to hold off retirement...

It's Happening: Pumped for P2P

Posted on April 24, 2018

A big fan of the West Virginia rails to trails system, I jumped at the chance to attend this morning’s meeting concerning...

It's Happening: The Gifts of Baby Jaycee Schwinn

Posted on April 15, 2018

Two-year-old Jolee woke up from her nap and crawled into the lap of her mom, who soothed her, telling her she w...

It's Happening: Closing of Brick and Mortar Retailers Affecting City Revenues

Posted on April 09, 2018

Of all the stories we write and post on Connect-Bridgeport, it seems nothing creates as much hype as a new business st...

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From the Bench: Year After Knee Injury A...

One of the last times I wrote about Bridgeport High School alumna Miki Glenn was back in March of 2017. The former sta...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: BHS Assistant Football Coac...

If the football player looks familiar, there's a reason for it. This is BHS Assistant Football Coach and Harris...

Posted by Dick Duez
It's Happening: "Channeling Carter and H...

This blog originally ran in April of 2017 and I've decided to repost it with some updated information about this now amazi...

Posted by Julie Perine
ToquiNotes: Recalling Bill Kerns and How...

Bill Kerns never had a cell phone. He never had a computer either, at least that’s what his close friend and former as...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Let's Get Fresh: 6th and Final Price Sur...

For the 6th consecutive year I have taken it upon myself to compare BFM pricing with our local grocers. Again, I picke...

Posted by Bob Workman
Off the Shelf: Renovations Continue at t...

Renovations continue at the library. Unfortunately, last week I was cut off from Internet and phone and couldn&r...

Posted by Sharon Saye
Sweat & Smiles: Stepping Out of Your Com...

Comfort: the state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint. The first time I walked into a group fitness...

Posted by Melissa Romano
City Faces in Different Places

Please take a moment to check out this week’s City Face, Patrick Snell. How long have you lived in Bridg...

Posted by Hannah Edwards
The Grapevine: Celebrating the 40th Anni...

Now that August is here it is time to get ready for the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival. Can you believe...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen Alonso