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Fairfield’s Anthony and Jennifer Capalbo lost their son, Charlie Capalbo, to cancer in 2022. He fought a five-year battle with lymphoma and leukemia, and his parents are now on a life-long mission to raise funds for pediatric leukemia research. This weekend, The Bridgeport Islanders are not only hitting the ice for a game but they are also supporting the Cabalbo mission. Find out how your ticket can help the cause and what events are happening at the March 9th game that can be a life changer for someone in need of a donor. 

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Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli took a look at a controversial bill in Hartford that could affect how Connecticut police conduct future motor vehicle stops (00:33). Darien/Norwalk GOP State Rep. Tracy Marra talked about a proposal to decriminalize so-called hallucinogenic "magic mushrooms" in the state (12:41). "Only In Bridgeport" blogger Lennie Grimaldi filled us in on another rumored Bridgeport political comeback (21:48)

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Earlier this month, Milford Officer Owens and his K9 Rip were sent to Trumbull to assist in the search of a suicidal male who fled from a residence. Hear about this incredible story and how important the role of K9 officers are to local police departments. 

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In the last week, we’ve seen some major health headlines that have caused concern for many. One study looks at a possible link between smoking marijuana and higher risk for heart attacks and stroke. Another study looked at less sleep leading people to a higher chance developing type 2 diabetes. And a final study looked at a potential association between exposure to air pollution and Alzheimer's. Dr. Browne tackles all of them!

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Earlier this week, a series of housing bills went before a public hearing during the legislative session. We had our monthly check-in with Renee Dobos, CEO of CT Housing Partners. CHP is a Connecticut non-profit that has been creating workforce housing opportunities for the state over the last 30 years. Are there any hopeful bills being considered this go around? Are there clear solutions to tackle the problem?

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Have you noticed we haven’t heard anything really about electric vehicles during this legislative session so far? We learned Connecticut Democrats recently hit the pause button on an EV mandate. Why the change of heart, what’s happening behind closed doors and are industry leaders a big reason for hitting the brakes? We asked State Senator Kevin Kelly following our many conversations on this topic in the last two years.

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As you know, Nikki Haley suspended her Republican presidential primary bid. So, what does that really mean for voters in Connecticut ahead of the election later this year; especially independent and unaffiliated voters? We spoke with Scott McLean, professor of political science at Quinnipiac University.

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Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli started with Paul's thoughts on how many progressive media members arrogantly treat the political concerns of those who might disagree with them (00:34). Quinnipiac University Political Science Prof. Scott McLean dropped by to analyze Nikki Haley's exit from the GOP presidential race (13:45). Yankee Institute staffer Andrew Fowler filled us in on a brewing controversy regarding school funding in Connecticut (24:40), while Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and editor Dan Haar gave us his weekly update (33:58)

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“Don’t think of it as a mall; think of it as a district within the town of Trumbull.” THIS is the new concept for the future of the Trumbull Mall. Earlier this week, town officials and residents met to hear updated studies on the property and hear suggestions about what can go in that space to attract more people and dollars to the town. Dan Onofrio of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council was at that meeting and gave us the scoop on what was presented.

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March marks the annual Red Cross Month which has been around for more than 80 years. We learned the history of the Red Cross and how much volunteers have done in just the last year for Connecticut. We also got an update on our blood donation crisis in the country. We spoke with Richard Branigan, the new CEO for the American Red Cross Connecticut and Rhode Island Region.

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