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ToquiNotes: City's Connection to Robert Duvall, James Cann, Francis Ford Coppola, and George Lucas

Posted on February 21, 2026

Editor's Note I: This blog first ran in October of 2013. With the Feb. 15 passing of Robert Duvall, it seemed appropriate...

ToquiNotes: The Short, but Memory-Filled Lifespan, of the Former Holiday Plaza's Pappy's Family Pub

Posted on February 14, 2026

Editor's Note I: Please note that this blog appears, verbatim, as it did in 2017 when it first ran for those that find...

ToquiNotes: The 10-Year Anniversary of the Passing of City Man whose Bridgeport Impact is Immeasurable

Posted on February 07, 2026

Well before Richard “Tiny” Grimes became the Bridgeport Public Works Director, he remembers getting lessons on a regul...

ToquiNotes: A True City Fish Tale of a Decades-Gone Restaurant that Once Did Business along Main Street

Posted on January 31, 2026

EDITOR'S NOTE I: Updated with information from Dr. Theodore Kress. Thank you Dr. Kress. When people think back...

ToquiNotes: A Beautiful Tale of BHS's Alma Mater, its Late Author and How it Helped Beat Back Dementia

Posted on January 24, 2026

Editor's Note I: This blog ran nearly 10 years ago, in August of 2016. For anyone who has a loved one battling dem...

ToquiNotes: BHS has a National Coach of Year, and Unconditional Support by a Spouse Made it Possible

Posted on January 17, 2026

There may be some confusion for those reading this blog. The only point of that confusion is that it may seem like a s...

ToquiNotes: Deceased Restaurant List "The Sequel"

Posted on January 10, 2026

Editor's Note: A blog that ran in November was a blog from many years ago. That original blog drew so many comments th...

ToquiNotes: Revisiting Story of When a BHS Student Realized Spirit of Christmas and Santa Claus are Real

Posted on December 20, 2025

EDITOR'S NOTE: This blog first ran prior to Christmas 2016. This is one of the most beautiful stories I've ha...

ToquiNotes: Longing for a One-Stop Holiday Shopping Trip Back in Time to Hills Department Store

Posted on December 13, 2025

For whatever reason, the whole idea of shopping for Christmas takes a bit of fun out of the whole holiday experience....

ToquiNotes: Bridgeport's Beloved Connor has Birthday Wish for Today's Parade - and He Needs Your Help

Posted on December 06, 2025

Bridgeport’s OG, or rather DOG, had a birthday this week. Connor, the beloved therapy dog and trusty sidekick of...

ToquiNotes: Revisiting My Holiday Turkey Leg Trade for One More Ham Salad Sandwich from Pure Food

Posted on November 22, 2025

You might find it hard to believe by looking at me, but at one time I was a very picky eater. Of course, after obliter...

ToquiNotes: Remembering a Good Man – Les Filicsky

Posted on November 15, 2025

I am not certain when, or even how, I met Lester "Les" Filicsky. I would imagine, based on his background, during my t...

ToquiNotes: The True Story on Bridgeport's 1967 Train Derailment and the Only Suspect - and 11-Year-Old

Posted on November 08, 2025

Editor's Note I: This blog ran more than three years ago. Although not a derailment, the recent train collision wi...

ToquiNotes: The Deceased Restaurant Memory Lane

Posted on November 01, 2025

Editor's Note: This blog ran more than eight years ago. And it drew so many comments on restaurants I missed that a se...

ToquiNotes: The Hope Gas 41 Percent Rate Increase and Perhaps Worst Optics Ever Around a Rate Case

Posted on October 25, 2025

I do not want to pretend that I comprehend what goes into a rate case study done by the Public Service Commission of W...

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ToquiNotes

ToquiNotes: City's Connection to Robert Duvall, James Cann, Francis Ford Coppola, and George Lucas

ToquiNotes: The Short, but Memory-Filled Lifespan, of the Former Holiday Plaza's Pappy's Family Pub

ToquiNotes: The 10-Year Anniversary of the Passing of City Man whose Bridgeport Impact is Immeasurable

ToquiNotes: A True City Fish Tale of a Decades-Gone Restaurant that Once Did Business along Main Street

ToquiNotes: A Beautiful Tale of BHS's Alma Mater, its Late Author and How it Helped Beat Back Dementia

ToquiNotes: BHS has a National Coach of Year, and Unconditional Support by a Spouse Made it Possible

ToquiNotes: Deceased Restaurant List "The Sequel"

ToquiNotes: Revisiting Story of When a BHS Student Realized Spirit of Christmas and Santa Claus are Real

ToquiNotes: Longing for a One-Stop Holiday Shopping Trip Back in Time to Hills Department Store

ToquiNotes: Bridgeport's Beloved Connor has Birthday Wish for Today's Parade - and He Needs Your Help

ToquiNotes: Revisiting My Holiday Turkey Leg Trade for One More Ham Salad Sandwich from Pure Food

ToquiNotes: Remembering a Good Man – Les Filicsky

ToquiNotes: The True Story on Bridgeport's 1967 Train Derailment and the Only Suspect - and 11-Year-Old

ToquiNotes: The Deceased Restaurant Memory Lane

ToquiNotes: The Hope Gas 41 Percent Rate Increase and Perhaps Worst Optics Ever Around a Rate Case

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