The Hometown Foundation, Inc. is a national, non-profit charitable organization committed to raising money to support a broad range of programs that meet community needs, including emergency response personnel. This year, we found an entry very close to home at the top of the list for the foundation’s K9 grant. We met Easton police officer…
It’s the third time in about a year; a shooting during a victory parade for a professional sports team. Kansas City Chiefs had their parade this week and gunfire erupted in the crowd killing one person and injuring dozens. Gary MacNamara joined the show to talk about attending these events and whether these sports parades…
Melissa spoke to Dr. Browne of Griffin Health about a multitude of topics. Some of which include the return of diseases like the measles and bubonic plague, as well as a new disease that recently claimed the life of an elderly man, Alaskapox. They also talked about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention easing…
February Is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Last week, we shared some shocking national statistics to help understand the importance of modeling and discussing healthy relationships with our kids. But how do we create healthier unions with our partners? Counselor, Julius Dudics, shared the details behind The Five Love Languages. (0:00) How important is it…
Melissa welcomed Waterbury native and Grammy Award winning jazz singer Nicole Zuraitis to the program to talk about her career so far, growing up in Connecticut and winning her first Grammy. Image Credit: Reuters
A piece of legislation is being discussed in Hartford during this legislative session. The bill focuses on pay for hospitality workers. A national coalition, One Fair Wage, says this legislation needs approval, while the Connecticut Restaurant Association reports the potential law would destroy wait staff and bartenders. Hear both sides of the argument right here…
Avelo Airlines just announced another four flight options out of New Haven. Breeze announced more direct flights earlier this year up at Bradley Airport. So, what’s happening with commercial travel at Sikorsky Airport? We got some insight from Dan Onofrio of the BRBC. (0:00) The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage…
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and we want to know how to model healthy relationships to the next generation. Counselor, Julius Dudics, shares insight about generational differences with showing affection and how to normalize the conversation around dating with your kids. (0:00) It’s shaping up to be a record year for spending this…
Melissa welcomed special a very special guest into the WICC 600 AM and 107.3 FM studio today. Andre Swanston, a founding partner of the Connecticut Sports Group, came in studio today to talk about Major League Soccer’s NEXT Pro’s newest expansion team, which will be coming to Bridgeport in 2025. Get to know the man…
There is no such thin as tick season because ticks are around all year long in Connecticut. New health studies show that there is a strong connection between lyme disease and mental health issues. We spoke with Jessica Snajder of Partner in Lyme, Inc. about these findings and what we can do to bridge the…