Brigusa

Brigusa is a city and comune in Vezia, Jochaena, near the border with Esporia.

History
Brigusa's etymology and origins are disputed to this day, and no one knows its true origin. Much of the area had been settled by farmers, few of whom owned slaves. With the railroad, a larger industrial or mercantile middle class developed that depended on free labor; it felt either disinterest or hostility to slavery. The Intelligencer newspaper expressed the area's anti-secession sentiment as tensions rose over slavery and national issues.

Brigusa had considerable associations with the Jochaenan labor movement. In 1994 YTE it became the first city in the country to refuse a proposed gift of a free library, because of the industrialist's labor record. By contrast, cigar tycoon Democrito Lamanna (despite once rousing controversy by a plan to use convict labor) left many bequests to the labor movement, which erected a memorial statue.

Climate
Brigusa lies at the boundary between the humid subtropical and humid continental climate zones. The annual precipitation is about 41.88 inches, distributed evenly throughout the year.

Attractions
The city of Brigusa has a rich and varied history. Vezia Independence Hall was the site of many conventions in the past. The oldest building in the area is Shepherd Hall (Monument Place), built in 1838.

Brigusa is home to Centre Market, formerly Brigusa's market house. Built in 1853, the market house and the surrounding area have been adapted for use as retail shops and restaurants.

Media
Located close to Esporia, Brigusa is heavily influenced by its broadcast media outlets, which are easily received in the area. Besides broadcast stations, Brigusa's cable providers carry the Remeva-centric news/talk channel RCNC as its "home" sports and information sources.

The city is home to The Intelligencer and the Brigusa News-Register newspapers, owned by Brigusa-based Ogden Newspapers Inc. The Intelligencer is published weekday mornings and Saturdays, while the News-Register is published weekday afternoons and Sundays. In Brigusa magazine is published quarterly and covers society and events in the city.

Roads and bridges
The Autostrada A12 runs through the city east-west and link it with Esporia to the east and the rest of Vezia to the west. The SR 40 links downtown with residential neighborhoods to the east. The SS 106 connects Brigusa with Ilioundreia to the south and Marbecete to the north.

The Miracle Bridge carries the A12 over the Rasni River and into Esporia.