Former chief running officer of Runner’s World, unofficially known as the “Mayor of Running,” Bart Yasso, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his National Geographic book: 100 Runs of a Lifetime. Image Credit: jacoblund / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Major Monopole Decision
A Connecticut judge overturned a controversial Connecticut Siting Council decision to install monopoles along the Metro-North railroad in Bridgeport and Fairfield. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim commented on the lawsuit and what happens now with the proposed plan from United Illuminating. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Still has a Job
The head of the Connecticut state college and university system is stepping down after reports of his excessive spending. Chancellor Terrence Cheng has reached a settlement agreement with the governing board overseeing the public college system that he will step down at the end of June. Despite losing the prestigious title, Cheng will still shift…
Melissa in the Morning: Motorbike Madness
We focus a lot on street takeovers but let’s do a deeper dive into some of the vehicles used. Gas and electric scooters, motor bike, dirt bikes, ATV’s, different versions of motorcycles; there are a lot of unfamiliar vehicles on our roadways. We spoke with Sgt. Luke Davis of the CT State Police about these…
Melissa in the Morning: Bridgeport Board Split
Teacher positions, all the district’s librarians, a popular performing arts program and bus transportation for about 2,400 students all voted to be eliminated to help make up the budget gap in Bridgeport. The controversial decision could be reversed though, if the city invests more money into the district. We talked about this with Bridgeport Board…
Melissa in the Morning: Stamford High School Schedules
Last night, about 100 teachers and adults protested in Stamford following the announcement about new block schedules for all public high schoolers. The Board of Education and Superintendent in Stamford made that call but not everyone loves the idea set to begin this fall. We got the details about it all from John Corcoran, Stamford…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Chris Murphy Is Right On This One
Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” citing recent statements by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy on the recent record and current appeal of the Democratic Party (00:39). Yankee Institute columnist Meghan Portfolio offered her latest detailed analysis of state budget and employee raise proposals (15:10). Italian-American One Voice Coalition President Andre DiMino talked…
Melissa in the Morning: Loud Music at Restaurants
There’s a feud brewing in downtown Milford surrounding live bands performing at local restaurants. There’s a vote to amend the rules on the books regarding live music at certain establishments. We got the details from Mayor Tony Giannattasio. We also talked about the possibility of a middle school shutting down. Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz
Melissa in the Morning: Real ID Scams
Next month, everyone 18 and older will need a Real ID to board a domestic flight and access federal facilities. But if you are in a rush to get it done, don’t get duped in the meantime. We spoke with Kristen Johnson of the Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut about what to know with getting…
Melissa in the Morning: Car Attack
A deadly car attack in Vancouver, Canada is still under investigation. According to the BBC, Vancouver police had conducted a threat assessment ahead of the festival, and had partially closed a road on a street behind a school where the bulk of the festivities were taking place. This was one of many details proving security…