WTIC Public Affairs

Chris Marino, Clinical Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health for Community Mental Health Affiliates.  Summertime for families: how parents can provide opportunities for playfulness, connection, and memorable moments with their children?  Compassion Fatigue: caring for others while caring for ourselves during a pandemic: children, parents, teachers, therapists...we've all had to care f...

Connecticut Forest & Park Association Executive Director Eric Hammerling discusses efforts to maintain outdoor recreation areas during the pandemic.

Melinda Robidoux from Circa Antiques & Collectibles Things are heating up in Old Wethersfield!  Many exciting events are planned during our 1st Annual “Bicycles on Main” Event! So come on down during the month of May and enjoy over 50 bicycles on display, while shopping & dinning in our beloved historic district!! 

Bill DeMaio our Superintendent Parks & Recreation Newington talks about the Grand Opening of the newly installed 9-hole miniature golf course at Mill Pond Park, adjacent to Garfield Street.  The miniature golf course is an activity that is COVID safe and is played in the great outdoors! The fun begins on Saturday, May 15, 2021 with a Miniature Golf Tournament Register at www.newingtonct.g...

The geology of Connecticut with State Geologist Margaret Thomas and Wesleyan University visiting researcher Robert Wintsch.

Connecticut Paid Leave Authority CEO Andrea Barton Reeves discusses the new program and efforts to enroll employers.

As we are approaching Earth Day, we’ have a national interview with the CEO of Conservation International, M. Sanjayan, on the pandemic’s impact on nature and where we go from here. The interview is hosted by Corinna Delgado from Washington D.C.’s 94.7 The Drive

Ron Gustafson, director of marketing & public relations Quassy Amusement & Waterpark

Connecticut Farm Bureau Association Executive Director Joan Nichols discusses the growing season and how COVID has changed Connecticut agriculture.

1st Annual Mocktail Tasting Fundraiser Benefits Substance Use Awareness Guest: Lisa Gray, founder of A Promise to Jordan. “Mocktail” Tasting fundraiser on Thursday, May 13th at Real Art Ways in Hartford.  Area restaurateurs and bar owners will showcase their best non-alcoholic beverages and compete for a chance at 1st place! • Learn more at apromisetojordan.org

UConn Health's Dr. Tom Babor discusses gambling addiction and the proposed deal for online and sports gaming in Connecticut.

Eric Hammerling , Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) Executive Director talks about the return of spring and summer and the improvements and the use of trails this year.

Tom Hennick, public education officer with the Freedom of Information Commission, discusses FOI during the pandemic.

Eversource VP Mike Ausere discusses the Revolution Wind project to be based out of the State Pier in New London.

Rob Metz, owner and "chief Bottle washer" at Avery's soda in New Britain discusses how people can still visit and get their choice of beverage for the summer. Along with how COVID has impacted the business over the last year

Lisa Lappe – Dir of Marketing New Britain Museum of American Art. Creative Caring Kits, Online activities including video art lessons, coloring pages, other pdf activities.  Virtual 3D exhibitions on our webpage with family activities included – newest one is for Kara Walker exhibition. Now onsite we have free themed family days once a month with take and make art activities. Plac...

Connecticut Revenue Services Commissioner Mark Boughton discusses the tax-filing season and efforts to modernize the agency.

Mathew Wilkinson, Maple Syrup Producers Association of CT. March 20-21 is Maple weekend in CT.  The Maple Syrup Producers Association of Connecticut (MSPAC) brings together individuals interested in sugaring, or the process of transforming maple sap into maple syrup.  

Mary Scagliarini with Assisted Living Services and caregiver Ron Craft discuss the Connecticut Adult Family Living Program.

Jay Kaplan, Director Roaring Brook Nature Center. Joins us to talk about the programs that the Nature Center does that not to many other centers can do in the area. 

Connecticut Education Association President Jeff Leake discusses the COVID vaccine rollout and returning to the classroom.  

Jimmy Canton, CEO  The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Discuss what people can do to help the Camp rebuild.  People can donate directly at www.holeinthewallgang.org/rebuildcampfund

Barry Alexander, CEO of Hartford-based Aquiline Drones, discusses the future of drone technology.

AARP Connecticut's John Erlingheuser discusses COVID 19, nursing homes and the legislative session.

John Bourdeaux Vice President of Advancement Connecticut Science Center talks about Genome In Me a new permanent exhibition. March STEM in a Box all materials Included. Dive into a fully living, tropical experience at the all new Butterfly Encounter.