Melissa in the Morning: This is Bigger than a Local Election

Melissa in the Morning: This is Bigger than a Local Election

As the journey to name the next mayor of Bridgeport continues, more and more politicians are making their voices heard. We recently learned Governor Ned Lamont, Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and Congressman Jim Himes are all throwing their support behind Mayor Joe Ganim for the upcoming general election redo. But opponent John Gomes…

Melissa in the Morning: 60 Years of Supporting Local High Schoolers

Melissa in the Morning: 60 Years of Supporting Local High Schoolers

The St. Patrick Committee is 60 this year and has helped dozens high school students in the surrounding Bridgeport area over the years. We spoke with committee members, Kevin Coles and Sheryl Shaughnessey, about the group, the scholarships and the upcoming dinner supporting it all.  Find out more at https://www.stpscholarship.com/

Melissa in the Morning: Senior Car Show

Melissa in the Morning: Senior Car Show

For the first time, seniors at a local high school came together to try and financially support other classmates who can’t afford to go on the end of year senior trip. We hear from Kaden and Nate of Jonathan Law in Milford about the First Annual Car Show and what you can expect from the…

Melissa in the Morning: Eating Disorder Awareness

Melissa in the Morning: Eating Disorder Awareness

According to national statistics, an estimated 9% of the U.S. population will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. This week (Feb. 26-Mar 3) is Eating Disorder Awareness Week and there are a lot of misconceptions around the topic. We tackle the truth about the issue and how to get help with Quinnipiac associate professor, Clotilde Dudley-Smith.…

Melissa In The Morning: The Effects Of An Eating Disorder

Melissa In The Morning: The Effects Of An Eating Disorder

This week (Feb 26-Mar 3) is Eating Disorder Awareness Week and about nine percent of the US population struggles with an eating disorder in their lifetime. But what is the long term effect of an eating disorder on your body? Are there treatments that can help break the habits? Can your body ever revert back…

Melissa in the Morning: Age Discrimination in the Workplace

Melissa in the Morning: Age Discrimination in the Workplace

Age discrimination in the workplace continues to be a national discussion, especially ahead of this upcoming presidential election involving President Biden and former President Trump. But this month, the controversy emerged again here in Connecticut, specifically surrounding a local hospital. According to court documents, a former Waterbury Hospital executive filed a lawsuit against her ex-employer…

Melissa in the Morning: Permanent Housing for Local Veterans

Melissa in the Morning: Permanent Housing for Local Veterans

In an effort to help homeless veterans and their families find permanent housing, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded $14 million in HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers to 66 Public Housing Agencies across the country. In Connecticut, three agencies were awarded $500,213 for…

Melissa in the Morning: The Housatonic Museum of Art

Melissa in the Morning: The Housatonic Museum of Art

Find out about The Housatonic Museum of Art and a new exhibit opening in March that will excite anyone who loves sports and photography! We spoke with Jennifer Kay-Reynolds, Director of the museum.

Melissa in the Morning: Food for (Business) Thought

Melissa in the Morning: Food for (Business) Thought

This week, Stratford is hosting its annual Restaurant Week with an offer no other CT municipality offers. We asked BRBC President, Dan Onofrio, about the free childcare option added to Stratford’s event and if more places could adopt this. Also, we talked about a bill being debated in Hartford looking at wages for restaurant workers…

Melissa in the Morning: Combatting Wrong Way Driving

Melissa in the Morning: Combatting Wrong Way Driving

This month, a horrific wrong-way crash on I-95, claimed four young lives in an instant. It also puts our deadly wrong way crash data ahead of where we were in 2023, which is not where we want to be. How is Connecticut attacking this problem? We spoke with Josh Morgan of the CT Department of…