Melissa in the Morning: Golf to Feed Families

Melissa in the Morning: Golf to Feed Families

Caring for a hospitalized child with a critical illness is very challenging for parents. That’s why one local non-profit used their story to create a solution to give families good meals while staying in the hospital with their kids. Jeff Dorman, founder of Feeding Families Foundation, shared how you can help provide meals with a…

Melissa in the Morning: Supporting Afterschool Programs

Melissa in the Morning: Supporting Afterschool Programs

The Connecticut State Department of Education recently announced the recipients of the 21st Century Community Learning Center grants. These grants will provide $6,601,210 in each of three years to support 35 programs across the state, including in Bridgeport, Norwalk, Stamford, and Stratford. We asked John Frassinelli from the CT Department of Education about the grant…

Melissa in the Morning: Dry January

Melissa in the Morning: Dry January

As we begin 2025, many are also starting dry January to reduce alcohol intake and improve their health. Yale Cancer Center expert, Dr. Banini, explained the health benefits of reducing or eliminating alcohol altogether. She also shared why your drinking habits can be significant in preventing cancers. For more information: Alcohol and Cancer | Cancer |…

Melissa in the Morning: Terrorism in America

Melissa in the Morning: Terrorism in America

The suspect behind the deadly truck attack in New Orleans reportedly planted several bombs ahead of the vehicle ramming. Thankfully, the bombs did not go off and more people’s lives weren’t taken. But this most recent case of terrorism in America begs the question: how could this have been detected and prevented? We asked Congressman…

Melissa in the Morning: Jim Jam

Melissa in the Morning: Jim Jam

The third annual Jim Jam concert event is back Saturday, January 4th. Event proceeds all go to the Jimmy McGrath Foundation. We spoke with Kevin McGrath, Jimmy’s dad and the creator of the foundation, about the work being done to help youth in Connecticut and gave details about the 3rd annual concert in Fairfield.For tickets…

Melissa in the Morning: Will He Be Sworn In?

Melissa in the Morning: Will He Be Sworn In?

Rumor has is that a top Republican Senator in Connecticut will not be sworn in next week ahead of the 2025 legislative session. Political reporter, Mike Cerulli, gave us the scoop on what could be true regarding State Senator Kevin Kelly. Image Courtesy of Kevin Kelly

Melissa in the Morning: Boeing in the Hotseat AGAIN

Melissa in the Morning: Boeing in the Hotseat AGAIN

179 people were killed in a horrific plane crash in South Korea. It happened on December 29th and pressure on authorities to determine the cause of the crash is building. It’s hard to overlook that the aircraft involved was a Boeing 737. There are questions from investigators about the maintenance and operation of the plane.…

Melissa in the Morning: Cell Phones in Fairfield Schools

Melissa in the Morning: Cell Phones in Fairfield Schools

Fairfield parents are reportedly calling for more cell phone policies in public schools. It’s the latest district to have these conversations cracking down on phone use in the classroom. We spoke with Superintendent of Schools, Michael Testani, about the ideas on the table and whether anything will change soon for Fairfield students. Image Credit: Getty…

Melissa in the Morning: CT Housing Goals in 2025

Melissa in the Morning: CT Housing Goals in 2025

The legislative session is beginning later this month and we know housing will be a major discussion in Hartford. Let’s look at what can be done to create more affordable, workforce housing in the state. Renee Dobos, CEO of CT Housing Partners, is here to weigh in. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

Melissa in the Morning: Flagman Wrap Up

Melissa in the Morning: Flagman Wrap Up

As 2024 comes to a close, we checked in with Flagman Safety. It’s a non-profit organization focused on Slow Down, Move Over laws here and across the country to create safer roads for first responders, construction workers, tow truck drivers and people pulled over. It was created following the tragic death of Corey Iodice, a local tow…