Melissa in the Morning: Religious Views at Work

Melissa in the Morning: Religious Views at Work

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments last week in a case testing how far employers must go to accommodate the religious views of their employees. Former postal worker Gerald Groff, an Evangelical Christian, brought the case after the postal service signed a contract with Amazon to deliver packages all seven days of the week. Employment…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Another Close Call

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Another Close Call

Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli started with news of another suburban black bear encounter that, fortunately, ended with no casualties (0:20). Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio briefed us on the latest tax and spending talks in Hartford (11:53). Image Credit: Getty Images

Cooking with Claud: Torte

Cooking with Claud: Torte

INGREDIENTS:— 1 cup of dates— 1 teaspoon of baking soda— 1 cup of boiling water((mix together and let dates sit))–1/2 cup of shortening (oil)— 1/2 cup butter (soft)— 1 cup of sugar— 1 teaspoon of vanilla((mix together))— then add 2 eggs, 1 3/4 cups of flour and 2 tablespoons of cocoa((mix in the date mixture))…

Melissa in the Morning: Beware of Buzzwords

Melissa in the Morning: Beware of Buzzwords

If you are in the market for a new dog, beware of buzzwords. Elizabeth Menegon who created the Hands 2 Paws app shared how words like “hypoallergenic” “teacup” or “pocket” are not always accurate when describing dogs. Most times they are just attractive, deceptive words. ((00:00)) The state Board of Pardons and Paroles has stopped…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A 4/20 Look At Connecticut

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A 4/20 Look At Connecticut

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…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Lights Out CT

The Lisa Wexler Show – Lights Out CT

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

Melissa in the Morning: Second Covid Booster

Melissa in the Morning: Second Covid Booster

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…

Melissa in the Morning: Bridgeport’s Future

Melissa in the Morning: Bridgeport’s Future

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!…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: “Aid In Dying” Stalls In Hartford

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: “Aid In Dying” Stalls In Hartford

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…

Melissa in the Morning: Music that Matters

Melissa in the Morning: Music that Matters

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…