Connecticut has reported 1,300-1,700 teacher openings across the state. And that doesn’t include hundreds of para professional jobs unfilled as well. We spoke with Fran Rabinowitz about the issue attracting and retaining teachers in our state and how parents should prepare for shortages this school year. ((00:00)) The big talker this summer is the abrupt…
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli welcomed “Only in Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi with his update on the Bridgeport Democratic Mayoral Primary field (0:25). Paul also had a few thoughts on some controversy surrounding the state’s legal marijuana industry and so-called “equity applicants” (13:24). Image Credit: Getty Images
Al Jardine, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, best known for being one of the founding members of the California-based group The Beach Boys. joins Lisa Wexler ahead of his latest appearance in CT, 8/26/23 at THE RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE. Show starts at 8p. Image Credit: REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
There have now been two confirmed deaths in Connecticut and another in New York linked to Vibrio bacteria in the water. Vibrio has not been detected in Connecticut waters or from raw shellfish consumed by residents, but we’re seeing an uptick in cases. Dr. Browne explains why the warmer waters play a huge role in…
We had an exclusive interview with one of the ten volunteers from our local Red Cross chapter directly helping wildfire victims in Hawaii. Lori Merker-Chapman has been a volunteer with the Red Cross in Connecticut for six years and this is the first time she’s had this role as a virtual volunteer connecting families around…
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli looked at the continued wave of crime committed by repeat offenders in the state (0:17). Paul also welcomed Hearst Connecticut editor and columnist Dan Haar for his weekly update (13:19). Image Credit: Getty Images
Photographer Walter Schuppe joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his project, Faces of Freedom, that expresses gratitude and honor to the sacrifices and service of US Military veterans and their families through photographs and oral recordings. https://www.facesoffreedom.us/ Image Credit: vadimrysev / iStock / Getty Images Plus
For more than 100 years, this historic Palace Theater building in Waterbury has quite the story. And next year makes 20 years since the theater reopened to the public after shuttering decades ago. CEO Frank Tavera shared his story of bringing this old gem back to life and what it is offering for the upcoming…
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured Paul’s thoughts on the latest criminal indictment facing former President Donald Trump (0:25). Quinnipiac University Adjunct Law Prof. John Pavia also offered his take on the latest Trump indictment (13:58). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by with her weekly update (25:20). Image Credit: Getty Images
Dr. Jennifer McMahon, Clinician at Yale Medicine & Asst. Professor at Yale School of Medicine, joins Lisa Wexler to explain why the new FDA approved postpartum depression pill is a game changer. Image Credit: kieferpix / iStock / Getty Images Plus