Kara and I just received some awesome gifts, totally appropriate and necessary for the Covid world we live in: masks. WFSB technical producer Wendy LaFollette is an amazing person, who, in the […]
Masks with Meaning
Our Repainted Door is a Tribute
Our front door has been a shiny black since we moved into our house in 2007. It looked great, but we wanted a change, and Kara came up with a great idea […]
Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Jim Vicevich
Kara and I had the great honor of attending the wedding of an old friend, former WFSB business reporter and legendary WTIC AM 1080 radio talk show host Jim Vicevich. “Vice” married […]
$1 Million Raised, 8 Thousand Women Helped
Coronavirus means the 15th annual Capital Catwalk to benefit Dress for Success Hartford had to be virtual. Kara Sundlun has been emceeing this event since its inception along with a great group […]
State Trooper? Hartford Yard Goats Outfielder?
One of the best parts of my life in Connecticut is helping out charities. I had a great opportunity to help support the Hartford Police Athletic League at their annual golf tournament. […]
#Positive Vibes: Feeling So Much Love Lately
2020 has been quite a year. It began with dealing with the tremendous grief over the loss of Denise D’Ascenzo in late 2019, her memorial service at the end of January, then […]
Gratitude to All of You
I’m blown away by all the wonderful messages, posts, notes, etc you’ve sent me in recent days. I had no idea how much I meant to you, and please know how grateful […]
Remembering Denise, 9 Months Later
When Denise D’Ascenzo died on December 7th, I decided to focus much of my attention on trying to carry on her legacy as best I can. She was kind to everyone, and […]
Thank you Connecticut! Time for a New Beginning
Here’s the headline: I am no longer with WFSB and I’m not sure what is next. Here’s an announcement posted by the station: WFSB (Channel 3) and Dennis House jointly announce that […]
Oz Griebel on Face the State
Denise D’Ascenzo Photo Album 3
Denise leaves behind three sisters: Donna, Diane and Debbie, who shared with us these fantastic pictures of when Denise was growing up in Rockville, Maryland. Remember when Denise talked about her pet […]
Denise D’Ascenzo Talks With Paul Newman
One of Denise D’Ascenzo’s first stories at WFSB was a big one. She interviewed legendary actor Paul Newman about his desire to open a camp for children. Newman was a Hollywood star […]
Governor Details Transportation Plan
Crocodile Club
So honored to be the emcee of the historic Crocodile Club luncheon at Lake Compounce!
West Hartford Mayor’s Charity Ball
Super Bowl Sunday on Face the State
For Super Bowl Sunday we have a dynamic lineup of guests: Congressman John Larson, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, legendary former UConn Coach Jim Calhoun and University of St. Joseph President Rhona Free. Larson […]
Tolls, Marijuana, Mayors and the NFL in Hartford
Marijuana, tolls, casinos and the budget are expected to dominate the legislative session this year. Sunday on Face the State we discussed this with State Senators Tony Hwang and Dennis Bradley who […]
A New Governor, Mayor’s Race & Marijuana
As of Sunday’s Face the State Ned Lamont had been governor for ten days. So, how’s he doing? On Face the State we discussed that with Emilie Munson of Hearst Connecticut Media, […]
Governor Ned Lamont Inauguration
It was a celebration of Connecticut history at the inauguration of our state’s 89th governor, Ned Lamont. The day began with a swearing in ceremony at the O’Neill State Armory and culminated […]
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