Food insecurity is a reality in Connecticut. And a new report shows that out of the hundreds of food banks operating in the state, a lot of them rely on the federal Emergency Food Assistance Program. For the latest hunger stats in Connecticut and how to pull for more resources to fill the shelves of…
It’s being called an intentional act of terrorism. The FBI says a 25-year-old man targeted a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California injuring at least four people. We talked about key takeaways from the case from Former FBI Agent, Ken Gray. Image Credit: Reuters
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Friday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering if a controlled bear hunt – primarily in Litchfield County – is on the way from state officials (00:25). Quinnipiac University Assistant Professor of Journalism Nick Pietruszkiewicz discussed the renewed Baseball Hall of Fame arguments for Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson (15:14) Image Credit: iStock…
Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” highlighting two members of the state’s U.S. House delegation that will reportedly run for re-election, despite calls from many fellow Democrats to appeal to younger voters (00:47). Sacred Heart University Political Science Professor and Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Gary Rose dropped by to chat about whether or not…
The WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour made its way down to Pop’s Family Restaurant in Milford this week! We had some fantastic guests, inlcluding PEZ Candy, the Milford Prevention Council, Jay Pinto from The Milford Oyster Festival, Milford Mayor Tony Giannattasio, Democratic Mayoral Candidate Rich Smith and the Downtown Milford Business…
Teri Gaberman, Founder and CEO of “Berni & Murcer – Friends for Life” joins Lisa Wexler to celebrate 20 years of health after her son was diagnosed with brain cancer, and how Aaron’s friendship with former New York Yankee great, Bobby Murcer, who also had brain cancer inspired the formation of Berni & Murcer. .Bernie…
Stop number three of the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour brought a very nice crowd to Pop’s Family Restaurant in Milford! Included in the guests were PEZ Candy, the Milford Prevention Council, the Milford Oyster Festival, Mayor Tony Giannattasio, Democratic Mayoral Candidate Rich Smith and the Downtown Milford Business Association. A…
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Wednesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” wondering if Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy went a bit too far in recent criticism of President Trump (00:42). Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and columnist Dan Haar discussed action at the State Capitol and a coming visit to Connecticut by former President Barack Obama (15:30).…
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Monroe officials just passed the town’s budget making local history but also raising the taxes. First Selectman Terry Rooney broke down the process to get the next fiscal budget completed and why with tax increases, there was still an overwhelming “yes” vote to pass it. To read the full budget: https://www.monroect.gov/ IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff