CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Where’s The Election Reform Bill?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Where’s The Election Reform Bill?

Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up another big week on “Connecticut Today” with former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso’s weekly update and a chat about the progress of election reform legislation at the State Capitol (00:25). New Haven Independent Editor and Publisher Paul Bass gave us his thoughts on the passing of longtime Elm City…

Melissa in the Morning: Coping with Loss

Melissa in the Morning: Coping with Loss

According to national statistics, about 6-million US children will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the time they are 18 (experiencecamps.org). The average adult is never ready to say goodbye to a loved one, so how can we expect our children to handle loss in a healthy way? We got advice from…

Melissa in the Morning: The Irony of Passover 2024

Melissa in the Morning: The Irony of Passover 2024

We are in the midst of the Passover this week but it feels a lot different this year with all the unrest across the country. We spoke with Fairfield Rabbi Shlame Landa about the significance of the chaos erupting on college campuses during this holy time for Jews.  IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: State Representative Kara Rochelle

Melissa in the Morning: State Representative Kara Rochelle

We met Rep. Kara Rochelle for the 104th District representing Ansonia and Derby. She is in her third term and up for reelection in November. Find out what she’s tackled during her time in office and her goals moving forward.  IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

Melissa in the Morning: CT Hurricanes

Melissa in the Morning: CT Hurricanes

More and more, musical programs are losing funding in schools across Connecticut. But there is an option for students starting in high school to get more engaged in the marching band world, thanks to CT Hurricanes. We learned all about it from Danny Staffieri and AJ Rittenhouse. For more information: http://cthurricanes.org/ Photo Credit: Melissa Sheketoff

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Pay Raises for the Bridgeport City Council?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Pay Raises for the Bridgeport City Council?

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli chatting with “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi about the city’s budget issues and whether or not City Council members should get actual salaries (00:24). Landmark Legal Foundation attorney Mike O’Neill also dropped by to break down the latest U.S. Supreme Court arguments involving former President Donald Trump…

Enter to win: Happy Together Tour 2024

Enter to win: Happy Together Tour 2024

The Happy Together Tour 2024 is coming to Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Featuring The Turtles, Jay and The Americans, The Association, Badfinger, The Vogues and The Cowsills. Tickets are on sale now! Enter to win a pair of tickets! Contest open to Connecticut residents only. Must be at least…

Melissa in the Morning: Updates from Fairfield

Melissa in the Morning: Updates from Fairfield

Several major news headlines are coming out of Fairfield. We checked in with First Selectman, Bill Gerber, to talk about the upcoming Clam Jam event this weekend, the latest on Penfield Pavilion construction and an upcoming hearing about the controversial proposed UI Monopole plans. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Tainted Milk and Old Meds

Melissa in the Morning: Tainted Milk and Old Meds

The FDA says samples of milk from grocery stores across the U.S. tested positive for remnants of the bird flu virus that had infected dairy cows. Despite the agency’s confidence that the milk in stores is safe, many people are nervous about buying milk and other dairy products. We asked Dr. Browne about this. And…