Connecticut Housing Partners is a non-profit organization that provides housing and services to enhance the quality of life for low- and moderate-income families. CHP developments and programs have produced more than $100 million in community investments and provided safe, secure, affordable housing to more than 1000 residents. This morning, CEO Renee Dobos, shared testimonies from…
Piping Plovers are tough little birds who rely on beaches to lay their eggs. Unfortunately, in such public space, that poses major threats for the birds and their nests. But this year, we are seeing some record setting numbers for piping plovers nests and babies. Tom Anderson of CT Audubon Society shares this success story.…
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli talked about the increasing use of license plate readers by some cities and towns across the state (0:29). “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi stopped by with the latest on the Bridgeport mayoral race (12:06). Quinnipiac University Adjunct Law Prof. John Pavia weighed in on the latest developments in…
A Connecticut company partnered with another to create the world’s first lithium-ion battery fire extinguisher. We spoke to Rodger Mort with PACT about the product, the partnership behind it and why it matters in today’s world with all of the lithium-ion battery product at risk of starting a fire. ((00:00)) Another hearing was held in…
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured a chat with Bridgeport Republican mayoral candidate David Herz (0:26). Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and editor Dan Haar stopped by for his weekly chat (11:48). Quinnipiac University Finance Professor Osman Kilic talked about the latest Federal Reserve interest rate news (21:03). Paul also had a few thoughts regarding…
There’s a lot of buzz around the release of the new movie ‘Sound of Freedom.’ The film highlights human trafficking and how big a problem it is in our world. We spoke with the founder of non-profit Partnership to End Human Trafficking (PEHT), Elizabeth Koldyke Boolbol. She shared human trafficking statistics in Connecticut and what…
Today’s pet of the week is adorable Sammy! Sammy is a 5-month-old Rat terrier mix from Louisiana. As usual he was nervous his first few days with us, but he warmed up very quickly. When dogs come to our shelter, we allow them to make their own choice if they are ready to interact with…
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured a bizarre story from the White House regarding the First Family’s dog (0:28). Commuter advocate Jim Cameron joined us to chat about the possibilities of Metro-North fare increases and service cuts (8:58). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio stopped by for her weekly update (20:50). Image Credit: Reuters
The writers and actors in Hollywood are still on strike and one of their biggest concerns surround artificial intelligence. For writers, they worry AI will replace them for script jobs. And for actors, they worry AI versions of themselves will be used without their permission and without making more money. We talked about AI in…
Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured a chat with Chris Caruso regarding allegations in Bridgeport politics (0:34). CT News Junkie and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill joined us for his weekly update (9:08). University of New Haven Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Dr. Paul Bleakley talked about the investigation into the Gilgo Beach murders…