Goodwill Trick or Treat Day

Goodwill Trick or Treat Day

The Goodwill Trick or Treat Day is back! Join us Saturday, October 18 at the Sacred Heart University’s Discovery Science Center & Planetarium in Bridgeport. We have two timed entries for sale below: 10am-12pm and 12pm-2pm. Enjoy full access to the Discovery Science Center, with planetarium shows available for an extra fee the day of…

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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – United Illuminating’s Monopole Proposal Is Rejected

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – United Illuminating’s Monopole Proposal Is Rejected

Thursday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli (00:34) and Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang (16:43) commenting on a vote earlier in the day by the Connecticut Siting Council on United Illuminating’s controversial “monopole” plan through parts of Fairfield and Bridgeport. We also chatted with CBS News Washington reporter Linda Kenyon for the…

Melissa in the Morning: Monopoles Vote

Melissa in the Morning: Monopoles Vote

The Connecticut Siting Council is supposed to vote on a major decision today at 1pm. United Illuminating has proposed installing monopoles impacting Southport, Fairfield and Bridgeport. And now leaders from the municipalities are urging the council to delay its vote. State Senator Tony Hwang, one of the leaders in that group, is calling for a…

Melissa in the Morning: DCF and Homeschooling

Melissa in the Morning: DCF and Homeschooling

Police revealed that the body of 12-year-old Jacqueline Torres-Garcia was discovered at an abandoned home in New Britain; but Jacqueline was killed a year ago. Now there are questions about how this could happen and a lot of pressure towards DCF and homeschooling laws in the state. Senator Jason Perillo, ranking senator for the Committee…

Melissa in the Morning: Health Headlines

Melissa in the Morning: Health Headlines

Measles cases continue to rise, adding to a record high count in the United States. The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention says there has been an average of 27 new cases each week since the end of August. We talked about where Connecticut falls with measles cases from Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin…

Melissa in the Morning: Cell Phone Ban in Westport

Melissa in the Morning: Cell Phone Ban in Westport

The ban on the use of cell phones and other smart devices during the academic day begins next month at Staples High School in Westport. The bell-to-bell ban on devices begins November fifth and applies to devices that also include wireless headphones and Apple watches. We got more details from Thomas Scarice, superintendent of Westport…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Investigating A Child’s Death

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Investigating A Child’s Death

“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s show looking at information being pieced together in connection with the death of a 12-year-old girl. Will her death result in calls for more homeschooling oversight (00:59)? GOP State Senate Leader Steve Harding, of Brookfield, weighed in on that case as well (15:19). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor…

Melissa in the Morning: Ballot Question 2 Debate

Melissa in the Morning: Ballot Question 2 Debate

There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding ballot question #2 in Bridgeport. It looks at the roles of town clerk, city clerk and municipal Sheriffs and how they will go from elected positions to selected positions. We got more perspective on this from Tom Gaudett, Chief Administrative Officer for the city of Bridgeport. Image Credit:…