Melissa In The Morning: Pickleball Injuries

Melissa In The Morning: Pickleball Injuries

Cheryl Patella, a certified fitness and life coach, made an appearance on Melissa in the Morning (hosted by Paul Pacelli this week) to talk about a fun game that’s rising in popularity in the summertime, Pickleball! She gave heads up about injuries and how to prevent some injuries. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Not just a Bridgeport Problem

Melissa in the Morning: Not just a Bridgeport Problem

The big story this week: Four arrests were made related to absentee ballot fraud in the 2019 election for mayor of Bridgeport. All four suspects are accused of violating state laws related to the handling of absentee ballots. Following the news, one politician highlighted that shady elections are NOT just a Bridgeport issue. Bob MacGuffie…

Melissa in the Morning: Board of Ed Brokenness

Melissa in the Morning: Board of Ed Brokenness

Last week, we learned about a Bridgeport Board of Education meeting that abruptly ended after a disagreement surrounding the superintendent’s evaluation. Days later, another meeting was held and it seemed like some board members were steam rolled over during a critical vote. We asked the Board Chair, Christine Batiste-Perez, what happened in these meetings and…

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…

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…

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…

Melissa in the Morning: Stigma around Community Colleges

Melissa in the Morning: Stigma around Community Colleges

There is an ongoing stigma that community college is seen as “less than” or “a last resort” in education. But why???? When you look at the work and investments put into community colleges in Connecticut, it’s undeniable that the quality and affordability of community college works for a lot of people. We did a deep…