Melissa in the Morning: Say ‘Yes’ to the Prom Dress

Melissa in the Morning: Say ‘Yes’ to the Prom Dress

Do you remember going to prom? It’s like a right of passage. It’s a milestone moment for highschoolers but a lot of students can’t go because it’s too expensive to buy that special gown or pay for a ticket to attend. That’s why Norwalk Public Schools Family Center is hosting its first “Say Yes to…

Melissa in the Morning: Meeting Mr. Monroe

Melissa in the Morning: Meeting Mr. Monroe

For the first time on air, we welcomed newly elected Monroe First Selectman Terry Rooney. This week, he passed the town budget, and it reflected his law enforcement knowledge from being a former Bridgeport police officer. We found out how the budget included a lot of focus on cybersecurity for homeowners and public town offices.…

Melissa in the Morning: A Snapshot at CT Nurse Workforce

Melissa in the Morning: A Snapshot at CT Nurse Workforce

This week is National Nurses Week and it’s no secret, we NEED more nurses in our state. We wanted to look at the initiatives our state has started to recruit and retain more nurses to Connecticut and also found out about some other avenues we could look at to continue improving the problem at hand.…

Melissa in the Morning: CT Trails Day Registration is OPEN!

Melissa in the Morning: CT Trails Day Registration is OPEN!

Did you know Connecticut was voted the number one state for hiking in the US? That’s according to the Office of Tourism. So, it’s no surprise that each year, the state hosts Connecticut Trails Day. It’s a two-day event across the state offering more than 185 different opportunities to get out and explore the Nutmeg…

Melissa in the Morning: Connecticut Road News

Melissa in the Morning: Connecticut Road News

We had our monthly check-in with the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Josh Morgan joined the show for the latest information following the I-95 fiasco this month in Norwalk. Plus, we looked at legislation during the 2024 session that could have major impacts on our roads in Connecticut. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Mental Health Wakeup Call

Melissa in the Morning: Mental Health Wakeup Call

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, about 1 in 4 adults suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder each year and many people suffer from more than one mental health issue at a given time. We talked about the variety of mental health challenges people face, how we can identify a mental health need in ourselves and how…

Melissa in the Morning: Failing the “Tell Me About Yourself” Challenge

Melissa in the Morning: Failing the “Tell Me About Yourself” Challenge

As we continue our series The Top Five Mistakes the Average Person Makes in the Workplace, let’s tackle #4: failing the “Tell Me About Yourself” challenge. Why are we naturally so bad at this? How do we prepare better for this question? What should be the focus in our answers to potential employers and what should…

Melissa in the Morning: Wheelchair Repairs Legislation

Melissa in the Morning: Wheelchair Repairs Legislation

The Senate unanimously passed a bill that would tackle wheelchair repairs for Connecticut residents who rely on the chairs to get around. If it passes, it would be the first state in the nation to have protocols in place. Senator Lisa Seminara, Ranking Senator on the Human Services Committee, explained the legislation and what was…

Melissa in the Morning: What “History” are you Making?

Melissa in the Morning: What “History” are you Making?

Some studies have highlighted that children of divorce are less enthusiastic about the idea of marriage or less hesitant to end an unhealthy marriage. Other studies have indicated that children have more honest appraisals of what might go wrong in a romantic relationship and focus more on the importance of selecting a partner because of…

Melissa in the Morning: The Good, Bad and Ugly with Housing Bills

Melissa in the Morning: The Good, Bad and Ugly with Housing Bills

We are just a couple of days away from wrapping up the 2024 legislative session. Before the weekend, a couple of house bills passed and now head to the Senate for votes. We got the scoop on good changes made and bad language still in place for current legislation from CT169Strong. Maria Weingarten explains what’s…