John Erlingheuser, Senior Advocacy Director AARP CT, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss how AARP advocates for seniors to save money, enjoy benefits, and encourage people to stay in CT! Image Credit: seb_ra / iStock / Getty Images Plus
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
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
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
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?
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…
The Lisa Wexler Show – Bestselling Author Camille Aubray
Camille Aubray, bestselling author, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about her upcoming novel THE GIRL FROM THE GRAND HOTEL. Image Credit: pattawee kunsrivarathai / iStock / Getty Images Plus
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
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…
Melissa in the Morning: Is the Viral Video Really to Blame?
A recent viral video is triggering a lot of lawmakers, law enforcement and residents in Connecticut. It’s called Connecticut Kia Boyz and highlights car theft, but not in a PSA-kind of way. Rather, the video encourages young people to commit the crimes and make easy money. But is banning the video just putting a bandaid on a…