Melissa in the Morning: Domestic Violence Awareness

Melissa in the Morning: Domestic Violence Awareness

October is domestic violence awareness month. We get a check at Connecticut statistics from Center for Family Justice CEO, Deb Greenwood, and also hear about the center’s upcoming vigil. ((00:00)) Health records you need from your doctor will soon go digital. Why the switch now and is it considered a game changer? ((13:08)) We continue…

Melissa in the Morning: Get the Mammogram!

Melissa in the Morning: Get the Mammogram!

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we speak to Hartford Healthcare doctors about breast health. This morning, we focused on the importance of scheduling mammograms and how often you should get screenings. ((00:10)) Keeping with the topic of cancer care, we spoke with a cancer treatment trainer to learn why exercise is key to recovery while…

Photos: The Greater Bridgeport Columbus Day Parade

Photos: The Greater Bridgeport Columbus Day Parade

Beautiful day at the Greater Bridgeport Columbus Day Parade! Melissa was cruising around in a Chevrolet Silverado courtesy of friends at Maritime Chevrolet! Check out our photos!

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Why Is Connecticut Electricity So Darn Expensive?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Why Is Connecticut Electricity So Darn Expensive?

Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli wondered why – year after year – Connecticut has some of the highest power costs in the U.S. (0:29). University of New Haven Professor Dr. Howard Stoffer talked about the possibility of nuclear weapon use by Russia (10:51). Immigration attorney Renata Castro returned to talk about the continued migrant…

Cooking with Claud: Corn Ice Cream

Cooking with Claud: Corn Ice Cream

2 ears of corn (raw) Cut kernels off and put in a sauce pan14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk addBring to a boil and keep stirring for about 3 minutes or when you think the kernels are cookedThen set aside to cool and add the 2 teaspoons of vanilla extractTake 2 cups of heavy…

Melissa in the Morning: Remembering Firefighters

Melissa in the Morning: Remembering Firefighters

Flags should be lowered to half-staff this Sunday for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. We spoke with Fairfield Fire Lt. Bob Smith about the importance of recognizing the fallen and whether Connecticut invests enough in its firefighters. ((00:10)) When did conspiracy theories become a prime way of people taking in news? Following the latest trial…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: How Much Early Voting?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: How Much Early Voting?

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli jumped into an upcoming statewide ballot question on early voting (0:36). Connecticut Education Association President Kate Dias joined us to talk about the possibility of remote learning if Covid-19 flares up again (11:47). We also previewed the return of Marine Corps Band concerts to Bridgeport for Columbus Day weekend…

Melissa in the Morning: Workplace Romances

Melissa in the Morning: Workplace Romances

Workplace romances are in the news following the announcement that the Boston Celtics suspended their Head Coach for having a relationship with a female member of the organization. Gary Phelan, who teaches employment law at Quinnipiac University, discussed the issues surrounding workplace romances. ((00:10)) A panel of medical experts are recommending adults 19-65 start getting…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: My Party Right Or Wrong?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: My Party Right Or Wrong?

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli took a look at another political race featuring a “flawed” candidate (0:29). H2M Architects Water/Wastewater Market Director James Roberts talks about a wastewater problem that many Connecticut cities and towns will soon be dealing with (10:48). Image Credit: Getty Images

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Good morning! Today I want to talk about King. He is a dapper two year old Guinea Pig. The first thing that I notice when I go into the small animal area is his size! He is longer than all of the other pigs we have here, which makes him a great lap “pig”!  He…