CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Here’s some general information about adopting a bunny.  Rabbits make wonderfully social family pets! However, be sure to familiarize yourself with their care and enrichment needs before adopting. Although relatively easy to care for once you know how, rabbits do require more attention than most people typically think. Rabbits may be able to live in…

Melissa In The Morning: Winter Blues And Rainy Headaches

Melissa In The Morning: Winter Blues And Rainy Headaches

It’s uncomfortable, it’s downright awful, and I guarantee you don’t want to talk about it. But we have to. January is Human Trafficking Prevention month. We continue our conversation today discussing this issue here in our state and how we can educate ourselves and our kids about the dangers of trafficking. Sarah Malhotry, Director of…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Please Slow Down

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Please Slow Down

Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli looked at new numbers from a pilot program for speed cameras at three highway construction zones (00:30). Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso updated us on the current absentee ballot status for the January 23rd mayoral primary (11:49). CT NewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill stopped by for his…

The Lisa Wexler Show – How Social Media Heightens Bullying

The Lisa Wexler Show – How Social Media Heightens Bullying

Dr. Melissa Santos, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, UCONN. Division Head of Pediatric Psychology, Connecticut Children’s. President, Society of Pediatric Psychology, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss how social media is heightening bullying in our schools. Image Credit: asiandelight / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa In The Morning: Don’t Be So Transparent

Melissa In The Morning: Don’t Be So Transparent

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, meant to bring awareness to the problem in America. And Connecticut is not excused from the issue. Local non-profit, PEHT, shared the reality in our state and signs to detect sex and human trafficking cases. (0:00) It may be fashion forward but it’s a real crime prevention fopaux. Retired…

Melissa in the Morning: New Year, Same Crisis

Melissa in the Morning: New Year, Same Crisis

As we start this new year, there is still a major housing shortage in our state. We spoke with Renee Dobos, the CEO of Connecticut Housing Partners. CHP is an award-winning affordable housing developer and property management firm in our state. The non-profit has big goals that are attainable for the new year. Find out…

Melissa in the Morning: Not So Luxurious Hotel Stay

Melissa in the Morning: Not So Luxurious Hotel Stay

A New Hampshire luxury resort is linked to two Legionnaires’ Disease cases, one of them deadly. What is it and are there things Connecticut residents should be thinking about when checking in to a hotel or rental property? We asked Dr. Browne about that. We also discussed masking protocols at health facilities and a new…