Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox is hoping to fill Senator Marilyn Moore’s seat for the 22nd district, representing Bridgeport, Monroe and Trumbull. We got to know her and her goals for office if elected in November. IMAGE CREDIT: Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox
Melissa in the Morning: Comptroller Sean Scanlon
The state’s fiscal watchdog shared the 2024 fiscal financial report as well as his recent losses report for Connecticut. We also asked Comptroller Sean Scanlon about a recent roundtable discussion in Westport tackling child healthcare. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
Melissa in the Morning: Home Invasion
Two men are believed to have entered a Michigan home after posing as utility workers. This deadly home invasion led to a conversation with our Crime Prevention Expert, Jim Perez, about how to protect ourselves from these types of crimes. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
Melissa in the Morning: Mental Health Check
For World Mental Health Day this month, we spoke with counselor, Julius Dudics, about adults prioritizing their mental health. Despite more and more calls for mental health support for kids, we wanted to talk about adults focusing on their own mental health before worrying about junior. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melisa in the Morning: Busyness = Marriage Killer
Multiple studies are calling “busyness” a social epidemic in our country. Our marriage coach, Bob Donovan, calls it busyness a marriage killer. How do we know if we are at-risk of ruining our marriage over busy schedules and what can we do to recover? Bob gave us some advice. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Detecting Autism Sooner?
For the first time, researchers used positron emission topography (PET) imaging technology to detect differences in nerve impulses in the brain for autistic adults. If this imaging could be done for children, what could this mean for earlier intervention and better support for those on the spectrum? We spoke to Dr. James McPartland at the…
Melissa in the Morning: Ageism Awareness Day
According to the American Society on Aging, 1 in 2 people worldwide hold ageist attitudes. Ageism is linked to increased social isolation, depression, and anxiety among older adults. It also can lead to inadequate treatment in healthcare. Today is Ageism Awareness Day and we spoke with clinical associate professor of occupational therapy at Quinnipiac University,…
Melissa in the Morning: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
A six-year-old boy died after a violent domestic violence attack on him, his mother and little brother two weeks ago. Before that, a 27-year-old mother was shot and killed by the father of her infant daughter in Bridgeport. And before that, a mother of three was shot and killed in her Ansonia home. Domestic violence…
Melissa in the Morning: Fire Prevention Week
This week is Fire Prevention Week and we want to know how busy firefighters are this time of year, what types of fires they’re responding to – and what we need to do to be proactive with fires. We get insight from Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
Melissa in the Morning: #Desperate
There’s a viral trend on LinkedIn turning heads, especially potential employers. Gen-Z users are posting the banner #Desperate to their profile pictures hoping to capture the attention of managers of potential jobs. We asked our career strategist, Julie Bauke, if this is a good idea or a career killer. Image Credit: Getty Images