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Episodes

Face CT 12-8-24

Quinnipiac University Political Science Professor Jonathan Pelto remembers Former Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell, who passed away recently at the age of 78. Both Pelto and Rell served together on in the State Legislature in the 1980s and 1990s.

Dec 08, 202424 min

At Home In CT 12-8-27

Light on Rosewood Rob and Lori Osenkowski, the couple behind the display return this season with another great community cause collecting donations for Madison "Birdie" Barbieri. more information can be found on their Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/p/Lights-On-Rosewood-100064698458509/

Dec 08, 202413 min

At Home In CT 11-17-24

Larry Smotroff Board Member at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust; Vice President & Grants Committee Chair

Nov 17, 20249 min

Face CT 11-17-24

Connecticut Foodshare President and CEO Jason Jakubowski goes over the non-profit's efforts to prepare at least 50,000 Thanksgiving meals to those in need.

Nov 17, 202424 min

Face CT 11-10-24

Glastonbury-based Hopewell Health Solutions founder Dr. Kristine Schlichting discusses the importance of maintaining relationships despite political disagreements.

Nov 11, 202424 min

At Home In CT 11-03-24

Care Verikas, Co-Owner of the Dust Dude Woodworks and The Bristol Bazaar. The holiday shopping season is right around the corner and if you are looking for that special one of a kind item, no where better to start than the Bristol Bazaar. Bristol's Indoor Makers Market that is open year round. With events coming up to take that special someone to or just looking for a night out learn more Information at Thebristolbazaar.com

Nov 11, 202417 min

At Home In CT 11-10-24

Kristen Gauvin, President of Boxes to Boots. “Operations Cares 2024 - Giving Thanks to Our Troops”. Sat Nov 16. boxestoboots.org

Nov 10, 202417 min

Face CT 11-03-24

We explore the partnership between the CT Green Bank and OCOsink with Alysse Lembo-Buzzelli (Director of Program Development and Origination - CT Green Bank), David Plis (Founder and Managing Director - OCOsink), and Colleen Plis (Co-Owner and Director of Operations - OCOsink)

Nov 03, 202423 min

Face CT 10-27-24

The Connecticut Crumbling Foundations Solutions Indemnity Company reaches the 1,000-family milestone in the ongoing crumbling foundations saga, mostly in Eastern Connecticut.

Oct 27, 202424 min

At Home In CT 10-27-24

Kristen Gauvin, President of Boxes to Boots talks about this years “Operations Cares 2024 - Giving Thanks to Our Troops”. As in past years our objective is to deliver, in November, “Care Packages” to military personnel serving overseas. This year our goal is to delivers over 1200 “Care Packages” to military personnel overseas. Please join us on November 16, 2024 at New Britain High School as we honor our Military Men and Women by wrapping gifts and writing cards of encouragement to our troops as...

Oct 27, 202411 min

Face CT 10-20-24

Ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz goes into detail on how Connecticut voters can take part in early voting.

Oct 20, 202424 min

At Home In CT 10/13/24

Kathy Martin of Brown's Harvest Farm updates us on the fall festival! Open Saturdays & Sundays from September through November. 10 AM - 5 PM. Along with the The Great Halloween Drive-Thru. Flashlight Maze Nights along with Movie Night: Nightmare Before Christmas. For more information and tickets visit brownsharvest.com

Oct 13, 202411 min

Face CT 10-13-24

Republican State Senator Tony Hwang of Fairfield talks about reckless driving and ways to address it in the 2024 legislative session.

Oct 13, 202424 min

Face CT 10-6-24

With October now proclaimed Disability Awareness Month in Connecticut, David Doukas with the State Bureau of Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Coordinator Jonathan Richmond talk about efforts in Connecticut to ensure greater access to services and employment for individuals with disabilities.

Oct 07, 202424 min

At Home In CT 10-6-24

The 2024 Plainville Pumpkin Festival returns, Saturday Oct 19th 2024. The Annual Plainville PumpkinFest is a downtown outdoor festival featuring live music, a kid's costume parade, kid's games, bounce houses, a large variety of food trucks, spooky haunted house and over 50 local vendors, downtown restaurants & businesses. It wouldn't be a PumpkinFest without pumpkins, so everyone is invited to bring their own carved pumpkins or decorate your own at the Pumpkin Patch!! https://www.plainvillep...

Oct 06, 202413 min

Face CT 9-29-24

Quinnipiac University Associate Professor of Management Tuvana Rua discusses the Colors of CT Festival and how the festival is working to connect members of underserved communities and diverse entrepreneurs.

Sep 30, 202422 min

At Home In CT 9-22-24

Stephanie Abrams, President & CEO New England Air Museum. Discuss expansion, new exhibits and upcoming events.

Sep 22, 202413 min

Face CT 9-22-24

United Way President and CEO Lisa Tepper Bates We are in the middle of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – an important time to reach out to community with critical information and resources. In fact, we are excited to announce our expansion of 988 chat and text services in Connecticut, an additional way to support our residents, especially our youth population.

Sep 22, 202423 min

Face CT 9-8-24

Quinnipiac University Social Work Professor Emily McCave runs down statistics and ways you can help loved ones as we mark National Suicide Prevention Month (September) 2024.

Sep 10, 202424 min

Face CT: 9-1-24

Connecticut Farm Bureau Association President Paul Larson goes through challenges related to recent flooding in Western Connecticut that caused some disruptions for farmers.

Sep 02, 202424 min

At Home In CT 9-1-24

President of the Norwalk Oyster Festival, Mike Reilly. The last great event of the summer is taking place at Norwalk’s Veteran’s Park on September 6, 7, and 8 with tickets on sale at seaport.org and at the gate. This festival is the Seaport Association’s largest fundraiser that helps with its mission of education, preservation, and restoration of the Sheffield Island Lighthouse, Connecticut’s maritime icon.

Sep 01, 202412 min

Face CT 8-25-24

Connecticut Education Association President Kate Dias focuses on cell phones in schools in this "back to school 2024-2025" conversation.

Aug 26, 202424 min

Face CT 8-18-24

Glastonbury-based Hopewell Health Solutions founder Dr. Kristine Schlichting and IOP Director Bart Wichowski run through numerous wellness tips to consider for families preparing for the 2024-2025 school year.

Aug 19, 202424 min

At Home In CT 8-18-24

Liz Davis - Executive Director - Wallingford Center Inc. talks about the End of Summer Downtown Wallingford Block Party! Bring a picnic, grab takeout, or dine-in at your favorite local spot. See you on North Main Street for an unforgettable evening. The event is Thursday Aug 22nd 2024 from 5:30-9

Aug 18, 202412 min

Face CT: 8-11-24

President of the Brian Daigle Foundation, Ann Daigle, encourages support for families and friends of loved ones who have died by suicide.

Aug 15, 202424 min

At Home In CT 8-11-24

John Lyman of Lyman Orchards gives an update on the growing season and upcoming events.

Aug 11, 202412 min

At Home In CT 8-4-24

Daniel Miramant, President, The Durham Agricultural Fair Association, Inc. Fair season is in full swing and there is lots to look forward to. So get your season pass at CTAgFairs.org

Aug 04, 202413 min

Face CT 7-28-24

Becky Bernardo of Everybunny Counts in Ellington goes over Connecticut's problems involving an abundance of pet bunnies.

Jul 29, 202424 min

At Home In CT 7-28-24

Gerri Griswold, Director of Administration and Development for White Memorial Conservation Center gives an update on the 43rd Annual Family Nature Day September 28th, 2024 along with the 42nd Annual Family Nature Day Raffle Ticket Sale. Boy its a good one!

Jul 28, 202413 min

Face CT 7-21-24

Connecticut U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal denounces political violence in the wake of the assassination attempt on Former President Donald Trump.

Jul 23, 202424 min
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