The decommissioned former coal fired power plant on the Bridgeport shoreline has a new owner and big plans for the near future. We got more details about the property and project from Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: New Teacher Campaign
The Connecticut Education Association, which represents teachers across the state, recently launched a new public awareness campaign to highlight the dedication of educators. The timing of the launch is pretty fitting considering budget cuts expected for districts at the end of the school year. We spoke with CEA President, Kate Dias. To view the campaign…
Melissa in the Morning: Holiday Heads Up
In our monthly check-in with The Department of Consumer Protection, we talk about food safety and shopping scam alerts. We spoke with Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli. IMAGE CREDIT: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Melissa in the Morning: Linda McMahon
Former WWE Executive and someone with deep ties to Connecticut, Linda McMahon, is being tapped to become the next US Education Secretary. If her nomination is approved, she would be replacing Connecticut native, Miguel Cardona. We did a deeper dive into this news with CBS Reporter, Christopher Cruise. Image Credit: Reuters
Melissa in the Morning: W-A-I-T
Following the 2024 election, many people are posting online or at their office place their political views. But what’s the end goal of this and is the risk of losing your job worth it? Career strategist, Julie Bauke, taught us about the acronym WAIT (Why Am I Talking) and its significance when it comes to…
Melissa in the Morning: National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Month and we learned more than 1,100 kids are in Connecticut’s adoption system right now. We spoke with Kamilah Bunn, Chief Executive Director of the National Adoption Association. For more information: adoptuskids.org Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Travel Trends for Thanksgiving
We are set to break records for Thanksgiving travel this year according to AAA. We spoke with Lauren Fabrizi from AAA Northeast about the data and how to prepare if you plan to leave for the holiday. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Crash Responder Safety
This week is Crash Responder Safety Week and we spoke with Josh Morgan of the Department of Transportation about one of our biggest problems: abiding by the Slow Down, Move Over law. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Sen. Steve Harding
A Connecticut Inside Investigator report revealed administrative officials at Central Connecticut State University were looking for “creative ways” to pay undocumented students for internships without the mention of employment or requirement of a social security number. This revelation comes as a separate investigation into potentially fraudulent marriages conducted in cities like Bridgeport and New Haven.…
Melissa in the Morning: Rideshare Safety
Rideshares, like Uber and Lyft, are popular during the holiday season and the winter travel months here in Connecticut. Whether it’s an option to get home safely after drinking at a party or saving money to get to and from the airport, Connecticut residents love to use rideshares. But how do we protect ourselves when…