CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Today I want to introduce Dusty. She is a 3 year old Gray cat. She has not had much experience with children but may willing to consider sharing a home with kids who can be gentle and respectful of pets.  The same goes for other animals.  She came to us expecting a litter of kittens,…

Connecticut Pizza & Brew Fest

Connecticut Pizza & Brew Fest

Connecticut Pizza & Brew Fest debuts Sunday July 16, 2023, at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport. Celebrates all things pizza & craft beer, with pizza & dessert food trucks, craft breweries, and vendors serving up their signature pies. While you’re there, check out pizza panels happening throughout the event ranging from the history of New Haven…

Melissa in the Morning: Breathing in Smoky Air

Melissa in the Morning: Breathing in Smoky Air

June has been a hard month to swallow…no seriously! The smoke in our atmosphere carrying over from wildfires in Canada is impacting people in Connecticut. But it’s not just people with breathing issues or of older age. Dr. Browne shares why kids need to be careful with too much outdoor exposure and also what kind…

Melissa in the Morning: Smoky Air Hurting Animals

Melissa in the Morning: Smoky Air Hurting Animals

The unhealthy air quality isn’t just impacting people, but also animals. We spoke with both Gregg Dancho of the Beardsley Zoo and Tom Anderson of CT Audubon Society about the smoky air impacting animals and birds. ((00:00)) A Trumbull native always wanted to be a professional baseball player. But after losing sight in one eye,…

Melissa in the Morning: Housing Bill Bust?

Melissa in the Morning: Housing Bill Bust?

The legislative session has officially ended and housing legislation didn’t see an awful lot of progress made. What good and not so good points came out of Senate Bill 998? Now that the state is out of it, can municipalities do more to step up and create workforce housing opportunities? Renee Dobis, CEO of Connecticut…

A Taste of CIP

A Taste of CIP

Children in Placement is very excited to be hosting its largest fundraiser since before the pandemic, raising critical funds to support our mission of providing advocacy and support to Connecticut’s abused and neglected children. “A Taste of CIP” presented by The Lawn Doctor of Fairfield & Westchester Counties, will bring together a dozen local vendors who…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Here Come the Red Light and Speed Cameras

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Here Come the Red Light and Speed Cameras

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli looked at a new bill allowing cities and towns to set up red light and speed cameras (0:28). Pastor Rodney Wade, senior pastor of the Long Hill Bible Church in Waterbury, discussed recent use-of-force issues involving the Waterbury Police Department (14:06). Hearst Connecticut editor and columnist Dan Haar…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Bridgeport’s Mayoral Race

The Lisa Wexler Show – Bridgeport’s Mayoral Race

ONLY IN BRIDGEPORT journalist, Lennie Grimaldi joins Lisa Wexler to talk about Bridgeport’s upcoming mayoral race, with many callers weighing in. Wayne Winston continues the conversation. Image Credit: Ahmed Zaggoudi / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: What do you Mean Merging?!

Melissa in the Morning: What do you Mean Merging?!

The PGA Tour and LIV Golf will merge. The once-rivals will now combine into a new, yet-to-be-named company. Did this unexpected decision really come down to the God Almighty buck? Local sports announcer, Rob Adams, reacts to the news. ((00:00)) Tonight marks the 10th annual gala for Sandy Hook Promise Foundation. We spoke with the…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Acting Like Adults

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Acting Like Adults

“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s show with news of a budget bill that passed the State House relatively quickly (0:35). Later on, New Canaan/Darien/Stamford GOP State Rep. Tom O’Dea talked about his vote to approve that budget (12:05). Quinnipiac University Associate Professor of Journalism Emeritus Rich Hanley discussed the purchase of the Journal…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Reimagined Diversity Training

The Lisa Wexler Show – Reimagined Diversity Training

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) specialist, media personality, humorist, & author, Karith Foster, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss why she founded INVERSITY™ Solutions and how she reimagined traditional diversity training. Image Credit: Martin Barraud / OJO Images