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WTIC Public Affairs

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Face CT 10/4/20

Municipal attorneys Michael Collins and Richard Roberts with Halloran & Sage discuss mail-in voting.

Oct 05, 202024 min

At Home In CT 10/4/20

Dan Peszynski, the owner of Pumpkintown USA located in East Hampton is alongside Paul And Sandys Too. These two great destinations bring in people from all over to enjoy "The Ride" and Pumpkin Town. This year with restrictions and new rules the show and fun continue. Albeit a little different. But none the less a great time for young and old. For More Information Visit them Here

Oct 04, 202012 min

At Home In CT: ALZ Walks Are Here To Stay (9/27/20)

Christy Kovel Director of Public Policy CT Alzheimer's Association. This year COVID has made a lot of thing a bit different. Charity walks are one of the many things impacted. But the CT ALZ walks are here to stay. This year, Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is everywhere — on every sidewalk, track and trail.

Sep 27, 202012 min

At Home In CT 9/20/20

Bill Thomas, event organizer and Director talks about this years 40th Annual Simsbury Fly-In, Car Show and Food Truck Festival. It may be a bit different, but that should not stop anyone from coming out to enjoy a great day out and some awesome food!The Food Truck Festival will follow all Covid-19 safety regulations. Food service will be on a drive-by basis. You'll stay in your car to order from a menu, and receive delivery of your food items while remaining in the car. What is better than that!...

Sep 22, 202014 min

Face CT 9/20/20

Mass transit and the COVID-19 pandemic with the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

Sep 20, 202024 min

Face CT 9/13/20

Kelsey Wentling, with the Connecticut River Conservancy, discusses the annual Source to Sea Cleanup.

Sep 14, 202024 min

At Home In CT: Lyman Orchards (9/13/20)

John Lyman talks about the 2020 Corn Maze at Lyman Orchards August 29, 2020 - November 1, 2020 "Thank You Our Heroes”, an appreciation for our Frontline Workers. The iconic Statue of Liberty, a symbol that unites all Americans, is adorned with a giant Heart, the symbol that universally stands for our show of thanks and appreciation for our Frontline Workers during this COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. It is still PYO for apples and other produce. Plus the Apple Barrel is open 7 days a week! 1741 P...

Sep 13, 202015 min

At Home In CT 9/6/20

Susan Parker, APRN, with ProHealth Physicians Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine in Glastonbury to tell us all about their breast milk depot at their center. It’s about women donating their breast milk to help mothers who are unable to produce enough breast milk for their babies on their own. These mothers drop their donations at local depositories or depots, where they are collected and stored before being sent to a local milk bank.

Sep 06, 202014 min

At Home In CT 8/30/20

Gerri Griswold, Director of Administration and Development, White Memorial Conservation Center joins us this morning to discuss all that is White Memorial Conservation Center Calendar of Events.

Aug 30, 202015 min

Face CT 8/30/20

Patrice McCarthy with the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education discusses COVID-19 and back to school.

Aug 30, 202024 min

At Home CT 8/23/20

TheaterWorks Hartford has a new Membership Plan. Also they will be preforming 2 Plays in 12 months. TheaterWorks Hartford Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero talks about the undertaking and what they have been doing to prepare for a different but still entertaining season.

Aug 23, 202015 min

Face CT 8/23/20

Medicare open enrollment with the Center for Medicare Advocacy and Bristol Health.

Aug 23, 202024 min

Face CT 8/16/20

Public Utilities Regulatory Authority Chairman Marissa Gillett discusses investigations into extended power outages and electricity rate increases.

Aug 16, 202024 min

Face CT 8/9/20

UConn forestry professor Thomas Worthley discusses issues affecting the state's trees.

Aug 09, 202024 min

At Home In CT 8/9/20

Kristen Cusato Director of Communications for the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association discuses the different way this years benefit walks will be conducted.

Aug 09, 202011 min

Face CT 8/2/20

State Police Union Executive Director Andy Matthews discusses police accountability legislation.

Aug 02, 202024 min

At Home In CT 8/2/20

Gregg Dancho, Zoo Director, CT’s Beardsley Zoo discusses the reopening of the Zoo and what families can expect with their next visit. Also, what have the animals been doing? Do they miss having people around?

Aug 02, 202016 min

Face CT 7/26/20

ACLU of Connecticut Executive Director David McGuire discusses police accountability, absentee voting and pandemic beach access.

Jul 26, 202024 min

At Home in CT 7/26/20

Tracy Conte, Vice President, Development & Community Engagement at Ability Beyond. Nonprofit organization Ability Beyond relies on the proceeds from fundraising events to provide services for more than 3,000 individuals with disabilities across Connecticut. Due to this year’s pandemic, the popular 14th Annual Southwest Café 5k has been reinvented as a virtual race from July 31 – August 2.

Jul 26, 202017 min

Face CT 7/19/20

Sara Bronin, with the group Desegregate CT, discusses housing and land-use reform.

Jul 19, 202024 min

At Home In CT 7/19/20

Eric Hammerling - Executive Director of Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA). We talk about more people than ever are using the trails in CT and Every day is Trails Day in 2020!

Jul 19, 202018 min

At Home In CT 7/12/20

Buy a Turkey, Give a Turkey for Thanksgiving 2020. We all know the Thanksgiving Tent at Miller Farms. But with COVID impacting a lot of events and festivities the tent was not spared. Taryn Miller-Stevens and Cal Miller talk with us on the "Thankful Turkey" a great event that continues the community love and traditional that is the Miller Farms way.

Jul 12, 202014 min

Face CT 7/12/20

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving CEO Jay Williams discusses philanthropic giving to support racial justice and combating COVID-19

Jul 12, 202024 min

Face CT 7/5/20

Luke Frey with the Connecticut Better Business Bureau discusses COVID-19 scams.

Jul 05, 202024 min

At Home CT 7/5/20

Skip Barber, Owner and President of Lime Rock Park. Racing will be back at the park and you don't want to miss it this season. It has a few special surprises. Find out more at https://limerock.com/

Jul 05, 202015 min

At Home In CT 6/28/20

Jana Colacino, the Connecticut Landmarks Hartford Educator talks abou Connecticut Landmark activities and events going on in the near future.

Jun 28, 202012 min

Face CT 6/28/20

David Levinson, interim president of Connecticut State Community College, discusses the fall semester and consolidation plans.

Jun 28, 202024 min

At Home CT: Simsbury Art Trail (6/21/20)

The Simsbury Chamber of Commerce Art Trail made its highly anticipated return earlier this month. The free, outdoor exhibit which features life-size sculptures debuted two years ago and attracted thousands of visitors from all over the country. With us today is Morgan Hilyard, Executive Director of the Simsbury Chamber of Commerce, to tell us about what we can look forward to all summer long. Plus don't forget to vote for your favorite place to go in the Hartford Area, we have teamed up with Har...

Jun 21, 202015 min
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