There are only so many occupations where you can do the job into your 90s if you choose to. A guy named Johnnie Bell from Oklahoma City is the country’s longest-serving mailman and just celebrated 70 years on the job. When he was first hired in the 1950s, he made $1.81 an hour! He knows he can…
Living in Connecticut so close to New York City its likely you’ve been to Times Square many times. But have you ever thought of how it got the name? It was originally called Longacre Square until 1904 when the New York Times moved into the Times Building. It was then that they renamed it Times…
All this week I have a really cool prize. Tickets to The Goo Goo Dolls 2022 Summer Tour at Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport on Friday, August 12. But then… one grand prize winner at the end of the week will win a pair of Front Row Tickets to show! Play trivia every day at…
If you have a sweet tooth for dark chocolate like I do this is the best news you will hear all day. Recently scientists have discovered that eating dark chocolate can lead to many health benefits. The cocoa in dark chocolate can lower your blood pressure and protect your heart. The antioxidants that are found…
If you’ve ever seen a statue with a person on a horse there is a hidden meaning behind it. If the horse has both front legs up off the ground that means the person on the horse who the statue is honoring died in battle. If there is only one front leg up in the…
MEGAN’S PICKS: 1. The PAW Patrol Experience, South Norwalk CAMP store at the SoNo Collection. July 30 @ 9:30am – 5:30pm an interactive play adventure where kids go on missions to save the day just like their favorite courageous pups. 2. Lyman’s Sunflower Maze Opening Day, July 30 9am – 4pm. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Sunflower Maze (105 South Street Middlefield, CT) at 9am Tickets:…
This week I have tickets to another great show this summer. Jason Mraz coming to the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport August 6th. Play trivia every day at 4pm to win. Would you have got today’s right? Q: This was voted the most overrated breakfast food A: Bacon Image credit: Getty Images
Think about when you were pregnant and going to all those doctor’s appointments for ultrasounds and updates. Now imaging you could check in on your baby at any time during your pregnancy right on your smartphone! That could be the future. A group of MIT engineers have invented a new technology which is a stamp-sized…
Today is my birthday. Thank you, thank you, for all bday wishes. Anna and Raven even sang me happy birthday earlier today. Which got me thinking. Who wrote the birthday song? The song’s melody was created as a school teachers’ greeting song titled “Good Morning to All”, which was composed by two American sisters name…
These are the top 5 biggest songs in Connecticut this week, voted by you! Listen to the Shooting Stars Countdown every weeknight at 8pm. 5 Halsey – So Good 4 OneRepublic – I Ain’t Worried 3 Lizzo – About Damn Time 2 Harry Styles – Late Night Talking 1 Nicky Youre & Dazy – Sunroof…