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Things to Know Thursday April 22nd

How much longer will masks be required in CT? CT Post

Outbid: First-time millennial homebuyers struggle in CT’s booming market CT Post

Estate of ‘Happy Days’ producers listed in CT for almost $18M CT Post

National Weather Service heads to CT to see if tornado touched down WFSB

US jobless claims fall to 547,000, another pandemic low WFSB

Lend a green thumb to these Connecticut conservation organizations this Earth Day The Hour

Norwalk BOE chair urges community to ‘resist unfounded rumors’ about high school administrators The Hour

New resident-only parking area coming to Norwalk’s Calf Pasture Beach The Hour

Police make arrest in fatal shooting of 19-year-old Stamford High grad Stamford Advocate

Witness says KinderCare staff had no idea toddler was missing, playing near Rt15 off-ramp WTNH

Melissa in the Morning: Happy Easter, Again?

1. We learned about why Eastern Orthodox Christians view Easter almost a month after Western Christians. Father Patrick Burns explains. ((00:10))
2. Senator Richard Blumenthal dives into national legislation with police reform. ((07:59))
3. Don’t just follow the money! Luke Frey of the BBB talks about home sales and being prepared for ‘opportunity investors.’ ((16:32))
4. Keep America Beautiful says in 10 years, Americans are getting better with cleaning up the Earth…but we are still on the struggle bus. ((24:41))

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Are we reaching Herd Immunity?

Dr. Browne talked about the news this week from Governor Lamont. Lamont’s office reported 61 percent of Connecticut adults are at least half vaccinated which means we are very close to herd immunity. What does that mean for a mask mandate? What does that mean for kids needing the vaccine?
Also, Dr. Browne talks about the shocking majority of hospitalizations reflecting young people who voluntarily don’t want the vaccine. Why is that???

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Things to Know Wednesday April 21st

E Street Band’s Steven Van Zandt brings music-based school program to Connecticut The Hour

Weather service: Severe thunderstorms, freezing temperatures ahead CT Post

Two more administrators placed on leave at Norwalk’s Brien McMahon High CT Post

Jim Steinman, CT Grammy-winning songwriter known for working with Meat Loaf, Celine Dion, dies at 73 CT Post

Jury’s swift verdict for Chauvin in Floyd death: Guilty WFSB

These blood clot experts want you to get a Covid-19 vaccine. Here’s why. WFSB

Reduced health care costs will help close budget gap, Westport school officials say The Hour

Despite COVID concerns, Connecticut is heading to a ‘new normal’ The Hour

Do you know these two people? Stamford Police look to ID home burglary suspects Stamford Advocate

‘We should have never had to fight this hard’: CT community, leaders react to guilty verdicts in trial of Derek Chauvin WTNH

Melissa in the Morning: Don’t Dump your Mattress

1. There’s a mattress recycling program in Connecticut…who knew?? Ahead of the Earth Day, how we can keep mattresses out of landfills for FREE! ((00:10))
2. Science You May Not Know: The little Helicopter that could took it’s first steps! ((06:26))
3. Eased restrictions mean great opportunities for local businesses. Dan Onofrio of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council explains. ((14:45))

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WICC Pet of The Week

Today’s feature is from the Newington branch and is described as the “goodest girl” who needs a great home. Now she’s certainly a face you want to come home to! Cammy always has a smile for her favorite people. The 6-year-old lab mix is a smart girl who likes to stay active with food puzzles, toys, walks and time to explore outside. But she also loves couch time…and might even crawl in your lap! Cam is easygoing, would be good with kids 6 years old and up, and has experience living with other dogs. Sometimes, she does like to sing if she’s bored and alone, so that’s something to consider if you have neighbors close by. This pup would also like to continue getting training for leash manners so she can enjoy her walks even more.

Visit CThumane.org/adopt to learn about Cam and the other pets ready for homes.

Melissa in the Morning: Hollywood Star Weighs In

1. Tony-Award Winning actor and Connecticut resident, Jim Naughton, explains his support of the medical aid-in-dying bill being debated in our state. ((00:10))
2. A Connecticut mom has started a 501(c)(3) organization to help anyone suffering from lyme disease ((06:50))
3. Social media consultant, Krista Carnes, says the pitch for a kids’ instagram may not be a devil in disguise. ((15:09))
4. Counselor, Julius Dudics, talks about why people care SO MUCH about what other people think and how do we better handle that? ((24:11))

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Things to Know Tuesday April 20th

Lamont to lift most outdoor COVID restrictions May 1; all remaining business restrictions May 19 CT Post

Two Connecticut universities requiring students to get the COVID vaccine for the fall semester WTNH

Out of sight but center stage, jurors weigh Chauvin’s fate CT Post

House votes 90-53 to eliminate religious exemptions for mandatory school immunizations CT Post

Disinfecting surfaces to prevent Covid often all for show, CDC advises WFSB

Advocates for legal recreational marijuana plan rally in Hartford WFSB

Lawsuit: Missing stop sign led to violent crash in Norwalk The Hour

‘What did I do to deserve this?’ Wilton High counselor overwhelmed by community support before kidney transplant The Hour

Norwalk Hospital only site in CT participating in novel breast cancer treatment study The Hour

There’s a plan to get rid of property tax on cars. But how would towns make up the difference? Stamford Advocate

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Things to Know Monday April 19th

Attorneys at Chauvin trial in Floyd death make final pitch CT Post

After arrests, CT tried to revoke or reduce pensions for these former public employees CT Post

Monroe residents will vote on $91.3M budget with 2.48 percent tax increase that adds services CT Post

President’s jobs plan includes relief for congested highways WFSB

Push to vaccinate younger population continues WFSB

‘Ripe for fraud’: Coronavirus vaccination cards support burgeoning scams The Hour

Norwalk middle school plants tree to honor 8th grader who died The Hour

State House plans debate on mandatory childhood immunizations The Hour

‘Black lives really do matter’: Protesters demand social justice in Stamford Stamford Advocate

Superintendent: Greenwich teachers who showed video deemed ‘not appropriate’ will not finish year with classes Stamford Advocate

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Melissa in the Morning: What’s the Point??

1. Senator Tony Hwang talks about religious exemptions and public option legislation. Both are broken bills with gap answers…so why aren’t we addressing it before voting? Hear his reaction to that question and more. ((00:00))
2. Human Rights Attorney Spencer Hill explains if zoning laws don’t change, discrimination won’t change either. But is housing or wage gaps at the root of the problem? ((17:04))
3. Your thoughts on getting rid of summer vacation? It’s a 50-50 response. ((27:06))

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