Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli looked at the first observance of “4/20” since the state’s legalization of recreational marijuana with Fine Fettle COO Ben Zachs (0:28). Blogger Lennie Grimaldi joined us from www.OnlyInBridgeport.com (11:56). We chatted with Journal Inquirer of Manchester columnist Chris Powell (22:38), while Paul also had a few thoughts about the…
LIGHTS OUT CT Co-Chairs: Meredith Barges & Craig Rep join Lisa Wexler to discuss unnecessary artificial lighting that can lure migratory birds off track into fatal window collisions and create other lethal threats. www.lightsoutct.org Image Credit: Tariq Montes / iStock / Getty Images Plus
The FDA on Tuesday authorized a second dose of Omicron-targeting COVID-19 vaccines for older adults as well as those with a weak immune system. The agency has advised people aged 65 years and older to receive a second dose of the updated booster four months after the first. Immunocompromised people can get an additional shot…
We met John Gomes for the first time. He is a frontrunner as direct competition for Mayor Joe Ganim this election to take his seat. We learned about his past with Ganim, his vision for Bridgeport and the highlights of his campaign. ((00:00)) Connecticut’s LARGEST college and career fair is back for its ninth year!…
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured Connecticut Catholic Conference Executive Director Chris Healy on the status of the latest “Aid In Dying” bill at the Capitol (0:26). Hearst Connecticut media columnist Dan Harr gave us his thoughts on the state’s political scene (9:40). Paul also had a few thoughts on the continuing geriatric disfunction…
Domestic violence cases are on the rise and have increased exponentially since the pandemic. Here in Connecticut, The Center for Family Justice supports domestic violence victims, survivors and their kids. Local musician, Rob Fried, got connected to CFJ and created an original song dedicated to domestic violence survivors. Learn the inspiration behind the song and…
Twice in one week there have been unauthorized events held at Seaside Park that have gotten out of hand. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim stopped by with a message to crack down on these issues and remind the public about city rules ahead of summertime. ((00:00)) We’ve seen an uptick of poser delivery drivers attacking homeowners…
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli looked at a controversy regarding a recent “unsanctioned” car show at Bridgeport’s Seaside Park (0:36). Connecticut Energy Marketers Association head Chris Herb briefed us on a proposed bill allowing a state commissioner to set broad environmental policy without legislative approval (10:22). Commuter advocate Jim Cameron talked about the implementation…
Investopedia Editor-in-Chief, Caleb Silver, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss what the Pink Tax is, why it’s still here, and what to do about it? Image Credit: Firn / iStock / Getty Images Plus
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and statistics show hundreds of millions of people have had alcohol in their lifetime, starting at age 12! Julius Dudics talks about societal norms with alcohol consumption and how to identify if you have a problem. ((00:00)) LIGHTS OUT! A Ridgefield company is challenging other businesses to turn the lights…