Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa in the Morning Diner Tour: Silver Star Diner!

Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa in the Morning Diner Tour: Silver Star Diner!

Welcome Back to the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa in the Morning Diner Tour! Our next stop was the Silver Star Diner In Norwalk! Melissa rolled out the red (and white) carpet for local icons like Stew Leonard Jr and Mayor Harry Rilling, the Maritime Aquarium and the local fire and police departments Image Credit: Dee…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Kudos To Governor Lamont’s Common Sense

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Kudos To Governor Lamont’s Common Sense

“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s midweek show with his thoughts on a veto from Governor Ned Lamont (00:33) of a controversial strikers’ aid bill. Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and senior editor Dan Haar talked about that veto, as well as charges recently filed against four individuals connected to the 2019 Bridgeport Democratic mayoral…

Melissa in the Morning: The “Big Goof-Up”

Melissa in the Morning: The “Big Goof-Up”

We learned about the discovery of the Washington Rochambeau Trail in Newtown and its rich history dating back to the days of George Washington. However, this registered historic trail is apparently set to be developed. How can that be? We investigated the situation and spoke with Dave Akert. He is leading the fight to protect…

Melissa in the Morning: Election Fraud Arrests

Melissa in the Morning: Election Fraud Arrests

Four arrests have been made related to absentee ballot fraud in the 2019 election for mayor of Bridgeport. The suspects, including Vice chair of the Democratic Town Committee, Wanda Geter-Pataky and city Councilman Alfredo Castillo, are all accused of violating state laws related to the handling of absentee ballots. Andrew Brown from CT Examiner was…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Arrests … After Five Years

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Arrests … After Five Years

Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli opened with a look at the charges facing four campaign workers connected to Bridgeport’s 2019 Democratic mayoral primary (00:34), while State Senate GOP leader Steve Harding weighed in as well on those four arrests (12:28). Hartford Courant sportswriter Dom Amore stopped by with inside details on UConn men’s…

Save Our Trees With Vicky McCarthy

Save Our Trees With Vicky McCarthy

SaveATree arborist and Master Gardner, Vicky McCarthy, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about what is currently attacking our trees, how to save them and some great gardening tips! Image Credit: ablokhin / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: Why Not Follow the Money?

Melissa in the Morning: Why Not Follow the Money?

The Dan Hurley era continues at UConn. Hurley rejected a huge offer from the Los Angeles Lakers and will remain at UConn and try to win a third straight national championship. ESPN reports the offer from the Lakers was six years and $70-million dollars. But a big question from Connecticut residents: why wouldn’t he follow…

Melissa in the Morning: Whackadoodle Ending

Melissa in the Morning: Whackadoodle Ending

Earlier this week, a Bridgeport school board meeting ended suddenly without a resolution. Reports say the board was meeting to talk about the superintendent’s evaluation. After a dispute over the self-assessment discussion being private or public, the board chair reportedly signed off. What precedent does that set for board members and future meetings? We asked…

Melissa in the Morning: Cancer Care in Fairfield

Melissa in the Morning: Cancer Care in Fairfield

The first of its kind cancer center is opening in Fairfield thanks to a major healthcare partnership. Hartford HealthCare and Memorial Sloan Kettering are opening a new facility, still under construction, to bring the highest quality care for cancer patients in southern Connecticut. The plan also calls for a dedicated cancer unit at St. Vincent’s…