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WICC The Voice of Connecticut
A heritage radio station covering Bridgeport and greater Fairfield County. This podcast focuses on the communities, people and news for your neighborhood.
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WICC The Voice of ConnecticutCT Today With Paul Pacelli - The Speed Cameras Are Working!
Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday's "Connecticut Today" looking at assertions from Fairfield town officials that six speed cameras put in school zones are…
WICC The Voice of ConnecticutCT Today With Paul Pacelli - Is The National Democratic Party Dying ... Or Dead?
Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" looking at the previous night's Democratic primary results in New York City for any clues into what's…
WICC The Voice of ConnecticutMelissa in the Morning: Just One Word
‘Just One Word’ is a movie concept based on a true story of a local Connecticut student who could not speak and how music played a pivotal role in personal…
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Melissa in the Morning: CSCU Report
A 2,000-page report was released by the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system (CSCU). It was put together by former Chancellor Terrence Cheng…
WICC The Voice of ConnecticutMelissa in the Morning: Bridgeport Education Spending
It may be summer vacation, but we are already looking ahead to the new school year and education spending. We wanted to focus on Bridgeport education spending…
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Melissa in the Morning: Metro North Death
Earlier this month, a man was electrocuted after climbing on top of a Metro North train car at the Southport train station. We spoke with Fairfield Police…
WICC The Voice of ConnecticutMelissa in the Morning: The Crime Triangle
In a continued conversation stemming from our "delivery service concerns" episode, we talk more about vulnerability. When you have someone pull up in your…
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Melissa in the Morning: $26K for a Phone Number?
The latest massive donation to Feeding Families Foundation came from a local celebrity's phone number. We got the details from local artist, Michael Pollack…
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Melissa in the Morning: Swimming Safety
Thousands of drownings happen every year in the United States. During the summer months especially, it’s easy to take our focus off water safety especially in…
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Melissa in the Morning: Animal-Human Connection
Here in Connecticut, we have highlighted “the link” between animal cruelty and child abuse cases. Author Leslie Siegel wrote a book making a similar connection…
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Melissa in the Morning: Security to Combat Hate Crimes
Governor Lamont is donating $5 million to support Connecticut's Nonprofit Security Grant Program. What is the significance of these security grants for…
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Melissa in the Morning: Medicaid Tax Proposal
Governor Lamont proposed a new "fair share" healthcare policy aimed at large employers whose workers rely on Connecticut's Medicaid program. On the surface…
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Melissa in the Morning: Task-Based Job Scam
Job hunters tricked into handing over thousands of dollars are being lured in with a new tactic: Task-based scams where they are offered high pay to “like” and…
WICC The Voice of ConnecticutMelissa in the Morning: Dr. Browne is Back!
After two months off air, we had Dr. Browne back on air. But that means a lot of catching up on infectious disease news. We talked about stories regarding…
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Melissa in the Morning: Bridge Idea Bust?
Fairfield county housing developer, Steve Shapiro, has been the latest person to pitch a bridge over Long Island Sound idea. But recently, Jim Cameron who…
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Can We Please Just Calm Down?
Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" highlighting a recent episode in New York City that illustrates just how fractured we've become as a…
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - A Statewide "Medicaid Penalty" For Big Employers?
Host Paul Pacelli cranked up a brand-new week on "Connecticut Today" breaking down Gov. Ned Lamont's controversial proposal to penalize large employers and…
WICC The Voice of ConnecticutThe Download: A Study on Alpha Gal Syndrome
Dr. Goudarz Moleia returns to speak about an upcoming study on this new tick-borne illness. If you'd like to participate in the study, you can find more…
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Melissa in the Morning: ShoulderCheck
The fourth annual ShoulderCheck showcase is back in July. This year, it’s moving to Sacred Heart University Martire Family Arena. We got the details from Rob…
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Melissa in the Morning: Dwight Elementary School
One school in Fairfield is getting some extra TLC thanks to the state. We spoke with Superintendent Michael Testani about Dwight Elementary School and its…
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Melissa in the Morning: The Lemon Law Report
Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection recovered a record-breaking $8.1 million in refunds and replacement vehicles for drivers in the latest DCP…
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Melissa in the Morning: Tango Flight New Aircraft
The Tango Flight program has just completed its second airplane build in four years. The hands-on aviation education program is currently offered at Bassick…
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Melissa in the Morning: Domestic Violence Case
A Bridgeport man is facing murder charges for stabbing a family member to death and injuring two others. It’s the latest case of domestic violence in our state…
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Melissa in the Morning: Attacking Liver Tumors
Northwell Health’s Norwalk Hospital is the first in Connecticut to perform histotripsy for liver tumors, introducing a new noninvasive cancer treatment for…
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Melissa in the Morning: Ghost Jobs
New York just passed a bill aimed at cracking down on “ghost jobs.” Those are jobs that don’t exist or aren’t intended to be filled by a potential employer. We…
WICC The Voice of ConnecticutThe Download: Dr. Goudarz Moleia
With ticks and tick-borne illnesses reaching record breaking numbers, Jon spoke with Dr. Goudarz Moleia, director of CT's tick-testing program to find out more.
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Melissa in the Morning: Bridgeport Properties
Is there new life coming to the Remington Arms site in Bridgeport and will there be new operational ownership of Pleasure Beach soon? We spoke with Tom…
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Melissa in the Morning: Deadly TikTok Trends
Three adolescent deaths in Connecticut from apparent Benadryl overdoses sparked widespread alarm. While the Office of Child Advocate said there is not a direct…
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Melissa in the Morning: “Vacation Mind”
From a deadly bungee jump accident in Brazil to a scathing report from a deadly flash flood at a Texas camp, we wanted to talk about having a vacation mindset…
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Melissa in the Morning: Energy News
Governor Lamont recently unveiled a comprehensive package of utility accountability reforms designed to lower energy costs and put ratepayers first. We also…
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The Beat & The Badge: Is Convenience Really King?
There's a rise in crimes involving third party food delivery services. This is not a conversation that will put delivery drivers out of business but it is…
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Jon Kamal talks with Ben Proto
Our news reporter Jon Kamal sat down with Connecticut Republican Chairman Ben Proto, following a post by former Gubanatorial Candidate Betsy McCaughey…
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The Beat & The Badge: Take Off the Blinders
We take a look at a tragic story involving a Penn State student. A 22-year-old had his cell phone stolen and after the pursuit to get it back, things turned…
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Melissa in the Morning: Success Village Clean Up
An amazing event providing clean-up services for Success Village in Bridgeport still rubbed some residents the wrong way. We did a little digging and realized…
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Melissa in the Morning: Reading Ability
A report released last month showed a troubling decline in student test scores dating back to 2015, with performance falling most notably in children’s reading…
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Melissa in the Morning: Justice for Jimmy
Jimmy McGrath was a young man whose life was taken far too soon. McGrath was fatally stabbed at a Shelton house party in May of 2022. There is an attempt right…
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Melissa in the Morning: Benadryl Dangers
Three Connecticut children have died in the past two months from overdoses of a common, over-the-counter medication. There are now concerns that “the Benadryl…
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Melissa in the Morning: Citizens Assembly, Assemble!
We officially have a team! There was a long statewide process ending with an independent lottery drawing to determine 110 people to make up the Connecticut…
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Did President Trump Cross A Line?
Host Paul Pacelli (00:34) and CT NewsJunkie columnist Terry Cowgill (11:46) both weighed in on a recent verbal confrontation between NBC "Meet the Press" host…
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Are Some Connecticut Beach Passes Just Too Expensive?
On Friday's "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli delved into how much it might cost some out-of-towners to go to the beach of their choice this summer and…
WICC The Voice of ConnecticutThe Download: Save The Sound w/ Peter Linderoth
Penfield Beach is one of several beaches that have seen their water quality grades go down! Jon spoke with Peter from Save The Sound to find out why.
WICC The Voice of ConnecticutMelissa In The Morning: Dan Onofrio
To close out the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour, Melissa welcomed Dan Onofrio, the President and CEO of the Bridgeport Regional Business…
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Melissa In The Morning: Gennaro Piccirillo
The son of "The Ice Man" and "Mr. Bridgeport," Melissa welcomed Genarro Piccirillo to the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour to talk about…
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Melissa In The Morning: The Chiefs
Chief Roderick Porter and Chief Lance Edwards joined the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour, despite a late night for one them who was at the…
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Melissa In The Morning: CT Renaissance
CT Renaissance is CARF-accredited organization known for providing comprehensive behavioral health services for adolescents and adults living with addiction…
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Melissa In The Morning: The Klein
Melissa welcomed Laurence Caso, the executive director of The Klein, to the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour where he talked about what's…
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Melissa In The Morning: Colorful Bridgeport
Colorful Bridgeport is a vibrant urban placemaking and public art initiative led by the City of Bridgeport and the Downtown Special Services District (DSSD)…
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Melissa In The Morning: Steve Gaines
We welcomed Steve Gaines to the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour.
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Melissa In The Morning: nOURish Bridgeport
Established in 2009 and Incorporated in 2010, nOURish Bridgeport's mission is to bring hope to our city through direct service programs. The Reverend Sarah…
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Melissa In The Morning: The Beardsley Zoo
It's time for Frankie's Diner to get WILD! Jim Wharton from the Beardsley Zoo joined Melissa to take part in the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning…
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Melissa In The Morning: Oddities Flea Market
"This isn’t just another market, it’s a full celebration of the strange, the rare, the beautiful, and the macabre." If this interests you, then you should…
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Melissa In The Morning: Homes For The Brave
You see them in studio, we always take part in their annual "Step Up For The Brave" event (August 15th at Martire Family Arena at Sacred Heart University), and…
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Melissa In The Morning: The Barnum Museum
One of the most synonymous names with the City of Bridgeport is P.T. Barnum, so when the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour rolls into town…
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Melissa In The Morning: Catalyst CT
Catalyst CT works restoratively alongside our neighbors to tackle the toughest challenges — eliminating gun violence, reducing mental health stigma, combatting…
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Melissa In The Morning: Elaine Braithwaite
Elaine Braithwaite, the librarian for the City of Bridgeport, joined Melissa for the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour to talk about what's…
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Melissa In The Morning: Port Five
Port Five raises awareness of Veteran and Naval affairs and is based in Bridgeport, so naturally, when the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner…
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Melissa In The Morning: Let's Talk To Nick, The Owner
The final WICC Brown Roofing Melissa in the Morning Diner Tour kicked off with Nick Roussas, the owner of Frankie's Diner and the host of today's show for the…
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Melissa in the Morning: He’s Your Grandfather?!
The last time the New York Knicks won a national championship was in 1973. The NBA Commissioner at the time was a Stamford native and is the grandfather of PJ…