We talk a lot on this show about a lack of focus sometimes on the arts. As a society we just don’t give the same attention generally to the arts compared to sports. And for children and young adults interested in the arts recreationally or professionally, this is a major milestone announcement from The Norwalk…
Two Meta whistleblowers testified this month before the Senate Judiciary Committee on allegations that the company, which includes social media giants Facebook and Instagram, suppressed research about the safety of child users. Senator Blumenthal is the Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and has grilled big tech over these issues consistently. He shared…
A teenage boy was struck by a vehicle during a recent street takeover in Shelton. The report showed the teen suffered serious injuries but shared no implications that he will not make a full recovery. This case begs the question: what will it take to see real change with cracking down on street takeovers in…
Does it feel like allergy season is lasting longer than usual? You’re not crazy, it is! The biggest difference over the years, according to Atlanta Allergy and Asthma, is the length of both spring and fall pollen seasons. We talked about that with Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Hospital. IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Fred Browne /…
There is a public hearing in Hartford considering the expansion of single egress up to six stories in new construction. We got a better understanding of why there is a call to action for this and the timing with a push for more affordable housing construction. We got more perspective from Pete Buonome, Vice President…
Over the past five years, local non-profit, Partner in Lyme, raised nearly $100,000 and provided emotional, spiritual, and financial support to more than 50 individuals living with tick-borne diseases. Partner in Lyme is set to close at the end of the year but it’s not bad news. Find out where the founder, Jessica Snajder, is…
Facebook messages, text messages, more everyday scams targeting anyone in Connecticut keep popping up. We spoke with Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli from the CT Department of Consumer Protection, about what to look out for. We also talked about new consumer protection laws in our state this fall. Consumer complaint center:Phone: 860-713-6300Toll free: 800-842-2649Email: [email protected] Image Credit:…
Guardians of the Future – A Bridgeport Documentary recently became public. It’s a 21-minute video highlighting the trials and tribulations for the Bridgeport school district in just one year (fall 2024-now.) We spoke with the documentary director, Dan Walnycky, and BOE Vice Chair, Joe Sakolovic. To watch the documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vOM9DpDyPU Image Credit: Getty Images
We spoke with career strategist, Julie Bauke, about the risks of posting on social media and remembering your personal sites represent more than just ‘you.” Image Credit: Getty Images
A new report highlights Connecticut’s laws on the books when it comes to homeschooling. According to the Office of Legislative Research, our homeschooling framework largely relies on voluntary guidelines rather than on state statute. It details Connecticut as an outlier compared to our surrounding New England states (Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.).…