We kicked off a new week on “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli by getting an update from www.ct169strong.org spokespersons Alexis Harrison and Maria Weingarten on the current zoning debate in Hartford (0:30). www.ctnewsjunkie.com columnist Terry Cowgill joined us for a new weekly segment (12:30). We also chatted about some brutal new poll numbers for…
Heather Borden Hervé joins Lisa Wexler to discuss Wilton’s recent budget approval and the controversial turf field vote. Image Credit: Dmytro Varavin / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Scam alert! Before you pay for flower delivery, buy new jewelry or purchase that online gift, know the signs of scammers! The BBB serving Connecticut shared tips ahead of Mother’s Day to help families protect their money and secure their gifts for mom. ((00:00)) May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, a crucial time to…
Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli talked about another call from VT Sen. Bernie Sanders to raise the federal minimum wage to $17/hr. (0:26). State House GOP Leader Vin Candelora joined us to chat about various issues at the State Capitol (14:00). Finally, former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso stopped by with his weekly…
Westport RTM member, Kristin Schneeman, joins Lisa Wexler to explain Westport, CT’s new gas leaf blowing ordinance which is gaining ground across the country. Image Credit: Smileus / iStock / Getty Images Plus
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In recent month, Norwalk Police have arrested nine middle schoolers for crimes including vandalism. Police Chief James Walsh told us the latest on the investigations and how the city has been actively combatting youth crime. ((00:00)) Two bills are getting a thumbs up and moving through the legislative session. The pair of bills tackles issues…
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli wondered if area listeners ever participated in a product or company boycott because of political or other reasons (0:38). Yankee Institute for Public Policy Director of External Affairs Bryce Chinault talked about some key bills being considered in the General Assembly (17:10). We got details about an upcoming Barnum…
Tony award winner, Jennifer Holliday, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her stardom, incredible career, and coming to CT to be the Special Guest Performer for GOODSPEED Musicals’ 60th Anniversary Gala, June 12th, 2023. Image Credit: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
To mark Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month this May, Lawn Love ranked 2023’s Worst Cities for Grass Allergies this summer. The study authors compared 131 metro areas based on allergy risk, exacerbators, and access to detection and treatment resources. More specifically, they looked at grass pollen forecasts, allergen intensity, and lawn mowing frequency, among nine…