We had some fun on Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli, as we welcomed Eric Jay Dolin, author of, “Left for Dead: Shipwreck, Treachery, and Survival at the Edge of the World” (00:24). Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso stopped by with his weekly wrap-up, looking at the just-concluded General Assembly session (13:08) Image…
Patricia Walsh Chadwick, known as the “Witch of Wall Street” joins Lisa Wexler to talk about her new book: BREAKING GLASS, a follow up to her memoir that continues the incredible story of her bizarre upbringing and huge business success. Image Credit: JaysonPhotography / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Maternal mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder are the most prominent complications for expecting mothers, affecting 1 in 5 women. According to the CDC, 1 in 8 women experience postpartum depression, and 50% of them are untreated. This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, and we used the opportunity to…
Summer storm and hurricane season is approaching in June. Meteorologists say this year’s hurricane season in the Atlantic is expected to be the busiest on record. Now, health officials are putting the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) back in the spotlight. We spoke with Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards about the invisible killer, the dangers…
This week is the 10th annual Turquoise Takeover with a focus on ending lung cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths. About every two minutes someone is diagnosed with lung cancer. We spoke with Pulmonologist, Dr. Steven Thau, about an increase in survival rates, new advancements in early detection and the importance…
The 2024 legislative session may be over, but the aftermath continues this morning. Even though the clock struck 12 and a bill around a slush fund helping striking workers passed, the Governor plans to veto it. We spoke with Senate Minority Leader, Senator Steve Harding, about the major takeaways from this session, including handling absentee…
The Connecticut legislature has ended its 2024 regular session. The gavel fell at midnight to end a short session of the legislature where no budget adjustments were passed. There were some small bills that had big impact on Connecticut residents, that got approval that we wanted to highlight. But there were also some big misses,…
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured Governor Ned Lamont’s remarks on a controversial bill that would set aside state assistance for striking private sector workers (00:29). We welcomed back Southern Connecticut State University Professor of Biology Dr. Sarah Crawford with the latest news on a possible Bird Flu pandemic (12:39). “Only In Bridgeport” blogger…
Attorney Venoal M. Fountain, Jr., partner with the firm HIRSCH LEVY & FOUNTAIN, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about becoming the new President of the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association – and the first black president! Image Credit: KamiPhotos / iStock / Getty Images Plus
It seemed like an easy way to make some extra cash, but a Connecticut woman discovered an ad posted on Instagram to rate clothing from major brands online was not only a waste of time but money. Our latest scam alert from the BBB focuses on this “too good to be true” scam and ways…