It only took the nation 250 years, but the eagle is finally our designated national bird. What took so long? We spoke with Miley Bull of the Connecticut Audubon Society about the new title for bald eagles in America and did a hyper-focus look at eagle populations in Connecticut. Image Credit: Getty Images
Actress Blake Lively filed an 80-page complaint regarding sexual misconduct and defamation against her co-star and the director of It Ends with Us, Justin Baldoni. We took this case and found key takeaways to relate back to Connecticut residents touched by domestic violence. We spoke with Deb Greenwood, CEO of The Center for Family Justice. If…
Connecticut decided not to select an offshore wind project as part of a multi-state effort to find green solutions for energy. But does it mean that’s off the table for good? We spoke with Senator Ryan Fazio, Ranking Senator on the CT Energy and Technology Committee, about what he calls a major victory and what…
What’s the best Christmas movie? Melissa and her four siblings debated the top holidays flicks. Melissa’s parents also chimed in on the debate and even her husband, Derik! IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
This year, Hannukah begins on the evening of December 25th. We spoke with Rabbi Shlame Landa before celebrating to talk about traditions tied to the Jewish holiday. Image Credit: Getty Images
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 the story of beginning this non-profit, the work…
It’s that time of year; end of year reviews or performance reviews at work. We got advice for both employers and employees when it comes to handling pay raises, bonuses, and performance feedback. We spoke with Gary Phelan, our employment attorney. Image Credit: Getty Images
Diwali is the Hindu Festival of Lights and lands in October. Ahead of next year, a team is looking to declare Diwali as a ceremonial state holiday. Rajeev Pahuja is a member of The team of Continental Empowerment Inc. shared what the holiday is about and which municipalities have already made a proclamation in our…
State Representative Jennifer Leeper (D-Fairfield) was appointed as House Chair of the Education Committee. We met Rep. Leeper and asked about her priorities in this new role, including a focus on Bridgeport schools. Image Credit: Getty Images
Drones continue to cause concern for many and we learned our Connecticut State Police has drone detection technology. What is it being used for and how does it work? We asked Sergeant Kevin Pelkey from the CSP Emergency Services Unit. For more information and to report drone activity: Ct.gov/SAR Image Credit: Getty Images