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It's been a go-to over-the-counter medication for decades: Benadryl. But do the risks outweigh the usefulness when using Benadryl? New reports say the drug can be harmful if people take it after having an allergic reaction and potentially miss signs that their symptoms are getting worse. We spoke with Dr. Katelyn Wong with Yale Medicine, specifically working in Allergy & Clinical Immunology as well as Pediatric Allergy & Immunology. Image Credit: Getty Images

At the start of the month, several Connecticut news outlets began reporting on tree troubles. One local arborist was quoted saying ‘Connecticut trees are in crisis.' But we want to know if our trees across the state are in real danger and if so, how do we save them? We spoke with Rick Garner from K & J Tree Service. Image Credit: Getty Images

A 13-year-old Stamford resident was taken in an instant; his life cut far too short. We learned the victim of a deadly hit and run was a Dolan Middle School student. How do we help our children deal with this kind of trauma; the sudden loss of a teenager? We spoke with Ellen Brezovsky, Director of Outreach and Community Initiatives at Kids in Crisis in Fairfield County. She also is the supervisor of all TeenTalk counselors. For more information: https://www.kidsincrisis.org/ Image Credit: Getty Images

There's a growing list of Connecticut cities and towns warning residents of a scam targeting people with permit applications. The fraudulent invoices are sent by mail and look similar to ones generated through the OpenGov permitting system, which is a legitimate site. We asked Dept. of Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli about this. Image Credit: Getty Images

It's no secret; Bridgeport always lands in the news, a lot of times for election fraud. That's why the Bridgeport Charter Revision Commission is trying to create an Office of Municipal Ethics for the Park City. We spoke with the co-chairs of the commission, Faith Sweeney and John Hosier, about the proposal and how it could really help Bridgeport moving forward. Image Credit: Getty Images

This week is National Farmers Market Week in Connecticut. It's a great reason to find locally grown products and support Connecticut farmers. We spoke with Rebecca Eddy, Director of Communications for the CT Dept. of Agriculture. For more information: https://ctgrown.org/ Image Credit: Getty Images

Months before a 2-year-old choked at a New Britain day care and later died, the facility reportedly received seven violations during an inspection, according to data from 211 Connecticut. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is investigating to determine if the death is a case of abuse or neglect. This story is a reminder that our state needs to continue to focus on investing in early childhood education, creating more reliable daycare facilities and hiring more daycare workers. We spoke about this with Fran Rabinowitz, Executive Director at the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents. Image Credit: Getty Images

As we reported this week, charges have been filed against four more people linked to an absentee ballot scandal in the 2023 Bridgeport Democratic mayoral primary election. A new report from CT Mirror revealed that three of the four people facing charges claim they were paid by the Ganim campaign. We spoke with the investigative reporter, Andrew Brown, about the findings. For Andrew's latest story: https://ctmirror.org/2025/07/31/bridgeport-ballot-fraud-case-arrest-warrants/ Image Credit: Getty Images

Connecticut has become a leader when it comes to attacking the ongoing, ridiculous rising costs of prescription drugs. There was a bipartisan bill signing ceremony that involves transparency on Rx drug rebates, ramping up drug manufacturing, and addressing drug shortages in future. We spoke with doctor and senator, Jeff Gordon, about the law. Image Credit: Getty Images

There's a lot of buzz around the Little League World Series. But one story did not sit well with many, regardless of political affiliation. A team from Venezuela had their visas denied and they could not play in the tournament this year. Is this a bad implication for other big sports events like the FIFA World Cup in 2026? We asked UNH Professor and attorney, Dr. Brian Marks. Image Credit: Getty Images

Earlier this month, the State Department of Education released the findings of an audit done for the city of Bridgeport. The findings reportedly identified no misappropriation of funds and provided recommendations for long-term fiscal stability. We spoke with the vice chair of the Bridgeport Board of Education, Joe Sokolovic, to get reaction on the audit results. Image Credit: Getty Images

In a town of a little more than 1500 people, how did it end up with six zip codes?! That is a reality in Scotland, Connecticut. We spoke with Scotland First Selectman Dana Barrows Jr. for the story and to learn why the federal government needed to step in to help. Image Credit: Getty Images

Over 20-thousand tickets have been dished out to drivers passing school buses in the last year. As we reported, automated cameras were added to every bus in Bridgeport and recently, legislation was passed for more districts to get on board with this technology and combat the issue. We spoke with Steve Randazzo, chief growth officer for BusPatrol America, responsible for the bus camera program in the park city. Image Credit: Getty Images

It was facing extinction but now the piping plover has taken a U-turn in a better direction. New reports are highlighting the bird population numbers doing better. Tom Anderson of the Connecticut Audubon Society talked about the success story and credit to Connecticut for helping the bird species thrive. For more information: https://www.ctaudubon.org/ Image Credit: Getty Images

The Stamford Education Association has formally filed a complaint citing serious breaches of professional ethics by the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Tamu Lucero. We asked John Corcoran, SEA President, about this.  Image Credit: Getty Images

Here we go again, a DOT worker hit by a car on our state highways. Late last Thursday, apparently, a Department of Transportation supervisor got hurt when an impaired driver rear ended them in a construction area on Route 9. Sgt. Luke Davis from CT State Police responded to the scene and discussed the ongoing issue of these highway collisions. Image Credit: Getty Images

It's the kiss cam video everyone is talking about. Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his firm's HR officer, Kristin Cabot, caught canoodling on the jumbotron at a recent Coldplay concert. Needless to say, Byron has resigned and everyone can't stop talking about the scandal. But there are also a lot of conversations at workplaces nationwide when it comes to breaking the golden rule: no office place romances. We talked about this with employment attorney and Quinnipiac law professor, Gary Phelan. Image Credit: Getty Images

Adrian Peeler has been released from federal prison after being granted clemency by President Biden right before he left office. The decision did not sit well with just about everyone on both sides of the aisle. We spoke with Senate Minority Leader Steve Harding about this. Image Credit: Getty Images

There's a new chief in town! Fairfield has sworn in a new chief, Michael Paris, who has been with the department for more than two decades. We asked about Chief Paris' career and goals now that he's the top dog in the department. Image Credit: Getty Images

Finding a place to live at an affordable price in Connecticut is a tall task to say the least. But House Bill 5002 for many, was not the solution Connecticut needed, which is why the Governor vetoed the legislation and called for a special session to fix it in the fall. But before lawmakers head back to Hartford, conversations involving municipality leaders are happening now. Recently, a 90-minute zoom took place with the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities. We spoke with Stratford Mayor and CCM President, Laura Hoydick, about the meeting. Image Credit: Getty Images

Less than a week after a not guilty verdict, prosecutors refiled charges against Raul Valle. The state failed to secure a conviction against him on more serious charges following a deadly fight in May of 2022 where 17-year-old Jimmy McGrath lost his life. Legal expert, Attorney Bill Bloss, is back following this latest chapter in the Valle story. Image Credit: Getty Images

A special session is set to happen in the fall to potentially pass a piece of legislation to address our housing crisis in the state. It comes after Governor Lamont vetoed Houe Bill 5002. The conversations to find solutions to make a better version of the bill that works for cities and towns across the state happened this month. We spoke with Joe DeLong, Executive Director and CEO of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, who was on that 90-minute zoom call. Image Credit: Getty Images

A CT Examiner article discussing the vetoed massive housing bill still in limbo in Connecticut, Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo is quoted a few times. He snaps back at comments made about his town and we wanted to hear from him directly. Image Credit: Getty Images

It's baaaaaaack! Driveway paving scams in Connecticut are robbing homeowners thousands of dollars. We got a heads up from crime prevention expert, Jim Perez, about red flags to watch out for.   Image Credit: Getty Images

The State of Connecticut is taking another step in the fight for mental health services. Governor Lamont signed the Mental Health Parity bill into law. We spoke with Comptroller Sean Scanlon about the logistics of the legislation and what it means for Connecticut residents now. Image Credit: Getty Images

While filling in on Melissa in the Morning, Paul Pacelli spoke to attorney Bill Bloss about the not guilty verdict in the Raul Valle case and his thoughts on what could have happened during deliberations. Image Credit: Getty Images

While filling in for Melissa, host Paul Pacelli spoke to Quinnipiac University Professor Dr. Robert Hansen about air quality and how it's determined. Image Credit: Getty Images

Every Wednesday in The Feed I talk with Susie Calabrese, Home Expert and Local Realtor here in Connecticut about home tips and life hacks.  This week we're talking summer fun, but right at home. Staycations! Then we get into prepping your house for when you actually leave it for vacation this summer.  Image Credit: Getty Images

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, up to 70% of students under 25 enter college undecided, and over half of all undergraduates change their major at least once. But career strategist, Julie Bauke, says that's not necessarily a bad thing. She gave advice on what parents should and should not say to kids while they navigate their college journey. Image Credit: Getty Images 

We checked in with Connecticut State Police to get the Fourth of July weekend statistics. Trooper Daniel Hill shared the stats compared to last year and weighed in on the potential to install speed cameras on Connecticut highways.   Image Credit: Getty Images

The Department of Education has discontinued approximately $1 billion in grants for school mental health programs. 15 Attorneys General, including Connecticut AG William Tong, are suing the Trump Administration to try and block this action. We spoke with Connecticut Education Association President, Kate Dias, about what the money goes towards and the need to invest in mental health intervention in schools. Image Credit: Getty Images

A landmark bill supporting public libraries struggling to afford the skyrocketing costs of e-books and digital audiobooks is now law in Connecticut. The legislation took effect July 1, and it establishes Connecticut as a national leader in the digital arena and marks a significant step toward transparency, equity, and sustainability in how libraries acquire and provide resources to the public. We did a deeper dive into this law with State Librarian, Deborah Schander. Image Credit: Getty Images

According to reports, the former Paier College is out of compliance with state rules after its closure in early May. The college was supposed to keep its website live for 12 months but if you click on the site, it says the domain expired. We spoke with Senator Henri Martin, Ranking Senator on the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee, about the lack of accountability for the shuttered college. Image Credit: Getty Images

A recent CT Mirror article revealed that the Lamont Administration discovered around $190 million dollars in revenue after the budget passed last month. How can this happen and what happens with that extra money now? We asked House Minority Leader Vin Candelora. Image Credit: Getty Images

A state grant will bring new housing to Shelton. Governor Lamont announced that $2.9 million in funding would go to remediate two properties on Canal Street in Shelton. Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti talked about these former industrial sites and the remediation process now. He also discussed his desire to create a regional special education school in the city. Image Credit: Getty Images

As the Raul Valle trial continues in Milford Superior Court, we asked our legal expert on the show about the case. We asked Attorney Bill Bloss, not involved in the case, about how immunity deals work and the impact of seeing so many young people taking the stand during the trial. Image Credit: Getty Images

Following the governor's decision to veto House Bill 5002, addressing the housing crisis in Connecticut, Governor Lamont wants to hear from local officials, P&Z Commissions and both parties about better solutions to fix the bill. Specifically, he called out Republicans being at the table ahead of September's special session ONLY if they bring solutions and not just “no's.” We talked about those solutions with Senate Minority Leader, Steve Harding. Image Credit: Getty Images

Bridgeport Public Schools has secured $74 million in state funding to construct a state-of-the-art special education center, the first of its kind in the state. This is just one of many good news headlines coming out of the city and we got a check-in with Dr. Royce Avery, Interim Superintendent of Schools, for all thing parts in the district. For those interested in a district teacher position: https://www.bridgeportedu.net/ Image Credit: Getty Images

According to the Trump Administration, the 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will stop providing tailored support options to LGBTQ+ youth starting July 17th. What are the impacts of eliminating the “press 3” option for that national helpline for this specific population of youth in America? We asked Aaron Almanza of the LGBT National Help Center. Image Credit: Getty Images

Following the attack on Iran, US officials worry about Iran's counterattack; mostly with cyberattacks. We spoke with crime prevention expert, Jim Perez, about what to do to harden your online presence and avoid a cyber crime. Image Credit: Getty Images

With school out for summer, the shift from school schedules to summertime schedules can be a real challenge for kids to adjust, especially with balancing screen time. We spoke with Dr. Sheryl Veliz, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group. Dr. Veliz gave advice to strike a balance for both kids and adults with social media use and hours dedicated to screen time. Image Credit: Getty Images

The murder trial for Raul Valle is set to resume in Milford Superior Court on Monday. Valle is accused of stabbing and killing Jimmy McGrath, a Fairfield Prep student, outside of a Shelton home in May of 2022. The second day of testimony happened Wednesday and as expected former students who were on scene that night took the stand and we got more clarity about what led up to the deadly violence. For perspective on the case, we spoke with our legal expert, Attorney Bill Bloss. Bloss is not involved in the case. Image Credit: Getty Images

We had our monthly check-in with Dept. of Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli. We talked about new protections laws that passed during the legislative session as well as summer scams to look out for. Image Credit: Getty Images

Stamford's Superintendent of Schools has announced she will not extend her contract when it's up next June. Dr. Tamu Lucero has reportedly accepted an offer to serve as the director of a private school in Africa serving students from pre-K to 12th grade. What does this mean for the district, including plans to start block scheduling set to roll out in the fall? We spoke with John Corcoran, president of the Stamford Education Association. Image Credit: Getty Images

Kent Mawhinney pleaded guilty to interfering with police in the case surrounding the disappearance and presumed death of Jennifer Farber Dulos. Mawhinney is the former lawyer and friend of Jennifer's late, estranged husband, Fotis Dulos. We spoke with legal expert, Attorney Bill Bloss, about the lesser charge and what happens now with the case? Image Credit: Getty Images

House Bill 5002, the massive housing bill, still hasn't gotten approval or nixed by Governor Lamont. Until something happens, we continue to talk to people about the bill and its impact on the state if it gets the governor's signature. Senator Herron Gaston was one of the only state Democrats to vote against the bill. We found out why and how it could be fixed to work better for Connecticut during our ongoing housing crisis. Image Credit: Getty Images

A Hearst CT investigation which found that the Connecticut Department of Public Health didn't alert the public or health care systems about nurses with fraudulent degrees. We spoke with Doctor-Senator Jeff Gordon about the revelation and also explored whether the abrupt closure of Stone Academy is connected to the national scam. Image Credit: Getty Images

There is some updated technology being used by Connecticut State Police to train recruits. We spoke with Sgt. Luke Davis to learn how the simulator is helping recruits prepare for scary, but very real situations troopers find themselves in. Image Credit: Getty Images

Every Monday Kevin talks high school sports in Connecticut with Dave Ruden from therudenreport.com. This week Dave breaks down the week of championship games for girls softball and lacrosse as well as boys lacrosse and boys baseball. He ranks them from least surprising outcomes to the most surprising upsets. Then previews the upcoming state playoffs.  Image Credit: Getty Images

Leslie is joined by Lily Roberts, Managing Director for Inclusive Growth at the Center for American Progress. The two first react to Senator Joni Ernst, after an audience member yells, “People will die,” during her discussion on Medicaid cuts at a town hall this morning, replying, “Well, we all are going to die.” Leslie and Lily then discuss the disastrous approach to food stamps (SNAP) in the House Republican passed 'Big Beautiful Bill.' The House-passed version: A. Would cut off some or all food assistance for 11 million people (4 million of those are kids) due to subjecting new groups of people (parents of young kids, older people, people who live in parts of the country where jobs are scarce) to additional paperwork requirements. B. Eliminates the national guarantee that whether you live in New York or Mississippi, you won't go hungry. This has been the bottom line of food support and anti-poverty in the US for 60 years. Now, states will be required to foot part of the bill for SNAP, which many of them can't afford. C. Guts SNAP as one of our best anti-recession tools – it keeps recessions from becoming depressions. SNAP immediately gets small dollars to the people who need money most, and it's spent nearly instantly in local communities. Funding changes and cuts will doubly punish states during recessions. That's important now, as we deal with economic uncertainty and a food safety net (food pantries, free school lunch, farmer grant programs) that have already been gutted by DOGE so can't step in to help.  The website for the Center for American Progress is www.AmericanProgress.org and their handle on BlueSky is @americanprogress.bsky.social. Lily's BlueSky handle is @lilyroberts.bsky.social. (Image Credit: Getty Images)