Melissa in the Morning: Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation

Melissa in the Morning: Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation

This weekend marks the 12-year anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. We spoke with Jenny Hubbard of the Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation about the work this non-profit has done and accomplished in the last decade.For more information: https://www.cvhfoundation.org/ Image Credit: Melissa Sheketoff

Melissa in the Morning: Santacon Saga

Melissa in the Morning: Santacon Saga

Fairfield First Selectman Bill Gerber is asking residents to share feedback and footage following the recent Santacon event on the beach run by Fairfield U students. We got a follow up with Gerber after the wild beach party earlier this month and who he says is to blame. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Support for a Murderer?!

Melissa in the Morning: Support for a Murderer?!

From T-shirts and hoodies to coffee mugs and shot glasses, merchandise referring to the suspected gunman in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan sidewalk is popping up on the internet. Why are people glorifying CEO shooting suspect? We got perspective from High Performance Brain Specialist, Leigh Richardson. Image Credit: Reuters

Melissa in the Morning: Mysterious Drones

Melissa in the Morning: Mysterious Drones

Mysterious drones have been spotted in the skies above New Jersey, and no one really knows where they came from and what they’re for. It has prompted alarm in Connecticut residents and now state senators are sounding the alarm about public safety protocols if these drones end up flying in our skies. Senator Paul Cicarella,…

Melissa in the Morning: The Jamie Foxx Story

Melissa in the Morning: The Jamie Foxx Story

It’s the medical story America is focused on: Jamie Foxx and his mysterious brain bleed. We spoke to our peace of mind in the medical field, Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Hospital to better understand what could have happened. Image Credit: Reuters

Melissa in the Morning: Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County

Melissa in the Morning: Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County

Having access to the arts is essential especially for school-aged children. But more and more districts struggle to provide programs that involve music and art curriculum to students. One non-profit has been bringing those opportunities to Connecticut’s most vulnerable kids. We spoke with Frank Derico, the executive director of Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County. For…

Melissa in the Morning: Meet the Acting Superintendent

Melissa in the Morning: Meet the Acting Superintendent

Dr. Royce Avery was hired as the Deputy Superintendent of schools in Bridgeport as part of Dr. Carmela Levy-David’s executive cabinet. But last month, Dr. Avery is the acting superintendent of schools in Bridgeport and is now facing many challenges including budget cuts. We got to know Dr. Avery and addressed the uphill battle he…

Melissa in the Morning: Family Bridge

Melissa in the Morning: Family Bridge

The governor was just at Bridgeport Hospital this week with an update on a state pilot program called Family Bridge. The program aims to ease the transition from hospital to home for the families and if needed, identify any parental issues or health concerns and provide any needed support. We spoke with Lauren Junge-Maughan, the…

Melissa in the Morning: Anemia in Young Women

Melissa in the Morning: Anemia in Young Women

A new CDC report sounds the alarm about young girls being at a higher risk for anemia. Why is that and can you reverse the medical iron deficiency issue? We asked Dr. Ross Giacomini with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Westport. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Bridgeport Board of Ed Meeting

Melissa in the Morning: Bridgeport Board of Ed Meeting

There’s a new chair for Bridgeport’s Board of Education. It’s being called a monumental change for the board. What else is happening amidst a budget cut and the uncertain future of the current superintendent? We asked board member, Rob Traber. To watch last night’s meeting: https://www.bridgeportedu.net/ Image Credit: Getty Images