There’s been a lot of national talk about electric vehicles, most recently in a Wall Street Journal editorial. Last week, Ford announced that it will cancel production of an electric SUV and delay an electric pickup truck. What does the future hold for EV’s, especially the near future? Paul Miller has been in the auto industry for more than 60 years and shared his insight on the latest data on EV’s.
Image Credit: Getty Images
The clock is ticking to become a local firefighter! Bridgeport opened firefighter applications earlier this summer for people who want to join the team in the park city. But the deadline is September 2, 2024 at 11:59PM! The application process won’t open up again for two years. Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards gave us the details on how to apply and the perks of the job that DOES NOT require a college degree.
For the application: https://www.firefighterapp.com/Bridgeport-CT-Firefighter-Jobs/5400/
IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli opened with Paul’s thoughts on an “offer” from a Democratic State House member regarding a special session on recent electric bills (00:31). OnlyInBridgeport.com blogger Lennie Grimaldi talked about another controversy surrounding a Bridgeport government official (13:56). We also welcomed Joshua Leifer, author of, “Tablets Shattered: The End of an American Jewish Century and the Future of Jewish Life” (26:15)
Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus
Mixbook, a #1 rated photo book company, polled 3,000 respondents to uncover the most coveted Labor Day celebrations. In the top 100 events listed, Newtown’s Labor Day Parade was one of only two Connecticut mentions. Turns out, Newtown’s Labor Day Parade is the largest parade Labor Day weekend in the state as well as the northeast. We spoke with the President and Vice President of the parade committee, Nick and Melissa Kopcik, as well as First Selectman Jeff Capeci about the history and legacy of this parade and what to expect in the 62nd year this weekend.
Image Credit: Getty Images
Kids are just getting back to the classroom for the 2024-25 year but already we have a new report card! Earlier this week, the CT Department of Education shared a new report showing a second year of improved attendance for districts across the state. We did a deeper dive into the data and the impact of the LEAP program with state officials. John Frassinelli, Division Director of School Health, Child Nutrition and Social Services and Kari Sullivan, Education Consultant on Attendance joined the show.
Image Credit: Getty Images
The state will be spraying to kill mosquitoes in the Pachaug State Forest to slow the spread of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). It comes after a 41-year-old in New Hampshire died this month after developed Triple E, the first EEE death in the US this year. Dr. Browne with Griffin Hospital gave us more insight about the likelihood of infection in humans here in Connecticut.
IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Fred Browne / Griffin Health
There’s a new face calling the Beardsley Zoo home. Gregg Dancho broke the news first on WICC about a new baby anteater and why the birth is so crucial for a vulnerable population of anteaters.
IMAGE CREDIT: Ashley Volkens / Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
Wednesday’s midweek “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured Connecticut Inside Investigator reporter Marc Fitch’s analysis of a proposal from state lawmakers to classify certain types substance abuse as an occupational disease, for workers compensation benefits and other legal protections (00:32). Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and columnist Dan Haar talked about the hot topics around the state, including the ongoing controversy about Connecticut’s electric rates and unrest in Stamford (11:27)
Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus
Today’s Pet of the Week is going to be Shadow!