Melissa in the Morning: Dating App Dangers

Melissa in the Morning: Dating App Dangers

More than a quarter of the adult population in America use the internet to find love.New data shows that most dating apps still have a long way to go to reach A-grade cybersecurity. The Business Digital Index team analyzed the 24 largest dating platforms and found that 75% received a grade of D or F…

Melissa in the Morning: Hotel to Housing

Melissa in the Morning: Hotel to Housing

It’s official: the closing for the purchase of the former Holiday Inn in downtown Bridgeport happened this week. The former hotel is set to be converted to housing, some of which will be affordable for Bridgeport residents. Connecticut Housing Partners was a key role in making this happen. Renee Dobos, President of CHP, explains the…

Melissa in the Morning: Eviction Notices

Melissa in the Morning: Eviction Notices

We are getting calls from seniors who have been evicted and end up living in their cars and losing their belongings because they have nowhere to store items. What are people’s rights or resources when an eviction notice happens? We asked Angela Schlingheyde, Executive Director of the Connecticut Bar Foundation. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Selling the Sun

Melissa in the Morning: Selling the Sun

There are a lot of rumors about the Connecticut Sun. Is the team headed to Boston? Do we have a shot at keeping the team but moving it to Hartford? Will the WNBA just do what it wants with the team? We got clarity on this from Comptroller Sean Scanlon. IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz

Melissa in the Morning: Prepared for the Storm

Melissa in the Morning: Prepared for the Storm

September is National Preparedness Month, a time to focus on how we can be ready for emergencies. With hurricane season at its peak, it’s important to know what steps your family can take to stay safe. We spoke with Becky Johnson, Regional Disaster Officer for the American Red Cross Connecticut chapter, about how to be…

Melissa in the Morning: Use-Of-Force Report

Melissa in the Morning: Use-Of-Force Report

A 75-page-long report released by UConn investigated use of force by police officers and state troopers in Connecticut. We got a better understanding of the findings and key takeaways from Ken Barone, one of the people at the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy at UConn, who helped put the report together. To read the…

Melissa in the Morning: Hunger in CT

Melissa in the Morning: Hunger in CT

We invited Jason Jakubowski in studio, president and CEO of Connecticut Foodshare. What are the latest statistics for food insecurity in our state and how are we addressing the crisis? For more information: https://www.ctfoodshare.org/ Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Volunteering at Work Matters

Melissa in the Morning: Volunteering at Work Matters

National statistics prove more and more workers want volunteerism at the workplace to be prioritized. But what does that look like and how do leaders incorporate this into the office culture if it’s not already there? We asked career strategist, Julie Bauke. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Darien PD Open House

Melissa in the Morning: Darien PD Open House

For its 100th anniversary, the Darien Police Department is hosting an open house event, featuring K9 demonstrations, SWAT demos, department tours and so much more. We got the details from Joseph Licari, records officer for the town of Darien. For more information: www.darienpolice.org Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Tango Flight Program

Melissa in the Morning: Tango Flight Program

Statistics for aviation instruction reveal a growing interest, with the FAA issuing a 24% increase in student pilot certificates in 2023, but a significant dropout rate of about 70-80% before completing higher certificates. It’s no secret, we need mor pilots, flight attendants, air traffic controllers. But we need to motivate and support the next generation…