in this weeks part 1 of 2 Matt Fleury, President & Chief Executive Office of The Connecticut Science Center talks about how important STEM Education is and how the Science Center is looking to get youth interested in jobs and careers that exist right here in CT.

Eastern Connecticut State University History Professor Thomas Balcerski looks back on the life and legacy of Former President Jimmy Carter, who was not a stranger to Connecticut.

Sean Hayes, Powder Ridge President and CEO talks about the winter season being off to a great start with snow making and cold temperatures. If its skiing or tubing down the mountain or just enjoying a meal with a great view Powder ridge does it all and if you need lessons they can help with that also. www.PowderRidgePark.com for more information

Mike McGarry updates on on any new changes for First Night Hartford and the schedule of activities

David Obedzinski, the President of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, explains how the group serves area charities and community needs.

We are getting close to the end of the Light on Rosewood Rob and Lori Osenkowski, the couple behind the display give an update on how the season is going with collections for Madison "Birdie" Barbieri. more information can be found on their Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/p/Lights-On-Rosewood-100064698458509/

Connecticut State Senator James Maroney (D-Milford) goes into detail about plans to discuss AI-related legislation in the 2025 State Legislative Session.

Emily Clark, Marketing Coordinator and Tammi Flynn, Director of Communications & Brand Strategy for the Florence Griswold Museum talk about the Holiday Season at the Museum.

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.

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/