Superintendents across the state met in the annual back-to-school meeting this week. Despite our absenteeism rates trending in the right direction, our handling of mental health, cell phones usage and teacher retention continue to be major challenges in the average Connecticut public school. We got insight from Fran Rabinowitz, Executive Director of the CT Association…
A horse has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis in Fairfield County making it the first case of the year involving a domestic animal in the state. Can we get EEE from animals that are infected? We asked infectious disease expert, Dr. Browne of Griffin Hospital. Image Credit: Getty Images
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured local and national expert analysis of the previous night’s presidential debate from: Southern Connecticut State University Political Science Professor Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro (00:32), CBS News correspondent Linda Kenyon (08:21), Sacred Heart University Political Science Professor and Scholar in Residence Dr. Gary Rose (14:51) and Hearst Connecticut Media…
Filing for bankruptcy; it was a headline that shocked residents of Success Village earlier this month. In what’s being called a Hail Mary move during trial over a potential receivership deal for Success Village, for the first time, we heard from the attorney representing Success Village, Dennis Bradley. Attorney Bradley made that call to file…
The City of Bridgeport is leading the state to hold drivers accountable during the school year. The city is putting cameras on all 248 City school buses and the plan was initially spearheaded by Senator Herron Gaston. He spoke about the plans and what it now means for local drivers who get caught. Image Credit:…
Today’s Pet of the Week is going to be Polly Peaches.
“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s show wondering why the debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice-President Kamala Harris might be the deciding factor for millions of voters (00:44). CBS News Military Analyst and retired U.S. Army Colonel Dr. Jeff McCausland talked about the state of two major wars going on right now…
TODAY Show Host Craig Melvin joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the 2024 3rd annual Bottoms Up Invitational, Sep 15–16, in Bridgeport and Fairfield, to raise funds for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, in honor of his brother who died from the disease. Tix available at https://colorectalcancer.org/get-involved/events/view-all-events/bottoms-invitational Image Credit: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
A new study from the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows how the pandemic may have affected teens’ brains making them age faster! It also paints a picture about the connection between our youth mental health crisis and suicide rates. We spoke with Emily McCave, Associate Chair of the Department of Social…
Two juveniles have injuries after they were stabbed at the Norwalk Oyster Festival. The stabbing happened Friday at the large annual festival in Norwalk, and the victims were taken to Norwalk Hospital for treatment. We got the latest on the investigation and the suspect from Norwalk Police Chief James Walsh. Image Credit: Getty Images