Face CT: AARP Fighting Discrimination (2/23/19)
AARP Connecticut's John Erlingheuser discusses electricity pricing, prescription drug costs and age discrimination.
Feb 23, 2020•24 min
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At Home In CT: Powder Ridge (2/23/20)
Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort, not just for Winter activities. Sean Hayes, CEO of Powder Ridge talks about the year round activities that can be done at the park. For more information visit here
Feb 23, 2020•14 min
At Home In CT: Roaring Brook Nature Center (2/16/19)
Jay Kaplan, The Nature Center's Director. RBNC Mission Statement To increase awareness, appreciation, and knowledge of the natural world, and the interrelationships that exist between people and the changing environment. With this Winter being so mild and Spring right around the corner, it is time to get out and enjoy nature at its fullest. For all the details visit them here.
Feb 16, 2020•13 min
Face CT: DCF Doing The Most It Can ( 2/16/20)
DCF's Ken Mysogland discusses the child welfare agency's strides to meet the final conditions of the Juan F. consent decree.
Feb 16, 2020•24 min
At Home In CT: CT Fishing & Outdoor Show (2/9/20)
This inaugural event debuts February 14-16, 2020 at the Mohegan Sun Earth Expo & Convention Center. Fishing will be the primary focus of the 2020 show, but visitors can also expect to browse many outdoor sport displays and demos. These include ATV’s, rock climbing, rafting, kayaking, hunting, zip lining, biking and much more !
Feb 09, 2020•13 min
Face CT 2/9/20
"Upward" Director of Operations Samantha Wanagel discusses Downtown Hartford's innovation hub and soon-to-open co-living space
Feb 09, 2020•24 min
Face CT 2/2/20
ACLU of Connecticut Executive Director David McGuire discusses the state's new top prosecutor, police shootings and highway toll privacy.
Feb 02, 2020•24 min
At Home CT: New England Air Museum (2/2/20)
Ron Katz Director of Advancement and External Relations for the New England Air Museum talks about the events that the NEAM holds. Such as Drone Day, Open Cockpit Day, Women Take Flight, The Space Expo and much more. For more information go to MEAM.org
Feb 02, 2020•15 min
Face CT 1/26/20
Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity Company Superintendent Michael Maglaras provides an update on crumbling foundations and discusses the challenges related to finding his successor.
Jan 26, 2020•24 min
At Home In CT 1/26/20
Bob Eckert Executive Director of the Lutz Children’s Museum. The mission of the Lutz Children’s Museum shall be to provide a multi-faceted museum for children to explore culture, history, and the natural sciences through internal and external exhibits, programs, and experiences. The Lutz Children’s Museum is proud to be the home of the official Connecticut state groundhog. Crowds of dedicated fans gather at the museum each year on Groundhog Day to hear her prediction.
Jan 26, 2020•16 min
Face CT 1/19/20
Connecticut Airport Authority Executive Director Kevin Dillon discusses growth at Bradley International Airport, ongoing construction, and a possible name change.
Jan 19, 2020•24 min
Face CT: New Year, New Scams (1/12/20)
Luke Frey, with the Better Business Bureau, discusses popular New Year's scams and robocalls.
Jan 12, 2020•24 min
At Home In CT: Next Level Comfort Food (1/12/20)
Jim Keenan, organizer of The Great Mac and Chili Challenge talks about a great upcoming event for the whole family! Plus you get some great food out of it. DATE: Sunday January 26, 2020 HOURS: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM LOCATION: At the new SoNo Collection 100 N Water St, Norwalk, CT 06854 ?Plenty of convenient parking More info- http://www.macandchili.com/
Jan 12, 2020•15 min
At Home In CT: New Britain Museum of American Art (1/5/20)
Cynthia Cormier, Director of Education New Britain Museum of American Art. We discuss Saturday admission from 10 a.m. to noon is free due to support from the American Savings Foundation. Afterschool programs, family days, and community events. Experiment with hands-on activities at art classes and summer camps for children, from infants to teens. The ArtLab is open during regular museum hours. Drop in and discover new and exciting ways to explore art, science, math and literature. Geared towards...
Jan 05, 2020•14 min
Face CT 1/5/20
Alan Zygmunt with the Connecticut Fire Academy discusses fire safety and prevention.
Jan 05, 2020•24 min
At Home In CT: White Memorial Conservation Center (12/29/19)
Gerri Griswold, White Memorial Conservation Center, Director of Administration and Development talks about all the great things that are coming up at WMCC and all the things that the Environmental Education Center and Nature Museum located in the heart of the 4,000-acre White Memorial Foundation, in the hills of northwestern Connecticut have to offer in CT
Dec 29, 2019•13 min
At Home In CT: First Night Hartford (12/22/19)
Jeff Devereux, First Night Coordinator talks about some of the great festivities and deals that are going on in the states Capitol to bring in the New Year
Dec 22, 2019•12 min
Face CT 12/22/19
The history of Christmas with former University of Hartford archeologist Richard Freund.
Dec 22, 2019•24 min
Face CT 12/15/19
Merritt Parkway Conservancy Executive Director Wes Haynes discusses the past, present and future of the parkway.
Dec 15, 2019•24 min
At Home In CT: Boars head Festival. (12/15/19)
Jack Pott Director of Music and Arts and Jim Grigsby, Chair of Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival. The church is decorated as if for a great banquet. Upon entering, guests are greeted by a brass ensemble, a mime, a juggler, a magician, stilt walkers, a puppeteer, and jesters. These recall the Christmas entertainment provided by the Lord Mayor of London, where these festivities originated in the late 15th century and continue to this day.
Dec 15, 2019•15 min
At Home In CT : Christmas In CT (12/8/19)
On the show this week is J. Brett Simmons Superintendent of Parks & Recreation for Torrington CT. We discuss the 72nd Carl Bozenski’s Christmas Village, In 1948 Carl Bozenski, Torrington’s Parks and Recreation Supervisor, invited Santa Claus to spend the three weeks before Christmas at Alvord Playground. Along for the trip from the North Pole came Santa’s reindeer and his helpers.
Dec 08, 2019•12 min
Face CT 12/8/19
UConn Health Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Yifrah Kaminer discusses addiction and e-cigarette use among young people.
Dec 08, 2019•24 min
At Home In CT: Let's Attend a Show! (12/1/19)
Paul Marte Senior Communications Manager talks about some of the great family shows coming up at the Bushnell this Holiday Season. Breakfast with Santa DECEMBER 7, Travelers Chorale: Dream by the Fire DECEMBER 11, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas DECEMBER 13 - DECEMBER 15, The Nutmeg Ballet's Nutcracker DECEMBER 14 - DECEMBER 15
Dec 01, 2019•11 min
Face CT 12/1/19
Connecticut Retail Merchants Association President Tim Phelan discusses holiday shopping and plastic bag fees.
Dec 01, 2019•24 min
Face CT: State Transportation (11/24/19)
Jim Cameron, founder of the Commuter Action Network, discusses highway tolls, transportation funding, and mass transit.
Nov 24, 2019•24 min
At Home In CT: CT Trolley Museum (11/24/19)
Gina Maria Alimberti Business Manager Connecticut Trolley Museum. Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights from Nov 29- Dec 29th. Ride a heated or open air trolley through the Tunnel of Lights and explore the model railway displays! Storytime Trolley with Santa & Friends, Dec 14th More info at www.ct-trolley.org
Nov 24, 2019•11 min
At Home In CT 11/17/19
Jana Colacino, the Connecticut Landmarks Hartford Educator talks about great historic locations you can visit this Holiday Season.
Nov 17, 2019•12 min
Face CT 11/17/19
Connecticut Council of Small Towns Executive Director Betsy Gara discusses the holdup in state aid, dying trees and municipal recycling.
Nov 17, 2019•24 min
At Home CT: Auto Show With the Family (11/10/19)
Jim Fleming, President of the CT Auto Retailers Association talks with us about family and kids attending the Auto Show. It’s encouraged! There’s so much to see and do for the whole family at the Connecticut Auto Show! First, this year upon admittance to the Show, each child under the age of 12 will receive one FREE individually packaged Hot Wheels™ toy car. There will be plenty of smiles as families go through the turnstiles this year! Of course, that’s “while supplies last.”...
Nov 10, 2019•15 min
Face CT 11/10/19
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong discusses the state's lawsuit against Purdue Pharma, generic drugs and consumer protection.
Nov 10, 2019•24 min
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