Things to Know Friday April 9th

Things to Know Friday April 9th

CT emissions tests are still halted after malware attack on DMV provider CT Post

Expert: Lack of oxygen killed George Floyd, not drugs CT Post

Movie starring Elizabeth Banks and Sigourney Weaver looks for extras in CT CT Post

Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies at 99 WFSB

Darien schools will go remote thanks to post-Spring Break quarantines, superintendent says The Hour

‘It has been an honor’: Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe won’t seek reelection The Hour

Map: COVID vaccination rates surge in small CT towns The Hour

Recognize this SUV?: Stamford police ask for help solving recent catalytic converter thefts Stamford Advocate

Report: Costco to open outdoor seating and expand food offerings Stamford Advocate

25 things to do this weekend in Connecticut, April 9-11 New Haven Register

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Star 99.9 Acoustic Happy Hour: Sam Fischer

Star 99.9 Acoustic Happy Hour: Sam Fischer

Check out the Star 99.9 Acoustic Happy Hour with Sam Fischer below. Join us every Wednesday at 5pm for a live performance with a Star 99.9 artist. Stream each performance from our Facebook page.

 

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: You and Your Dog Go To The Movies

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: You and Your Dog Go To The Movies

This story if for all the dog owners looking for fun things to do besides just another walk or hike.

Apparently the Mansfield Drive-in Theatre here in Connecticut is allowing you bring your pup along for a movie! The Drive-In has started offering ‘dog tickets’ at their showings.

A ticket tickets includes a waste bag and treat for your dog while they enjoy the show. All they ask in return is an optional $5 donation which they donate all the money to an animal rescue.

So fun!

 

We love dogs here at the Mansfield Drive-in Theatre, and we are so excited to announce that Fido (if friendly) can now…

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do some ketchup packets say “Fancy” on them?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do some ketchup packets say “Fancy” on them?

If you haven’t heard yet, there is a ketchup shortage in the country. A lot of restaurants, including many here in Connecticut, are having problems ordering takeout packets and bottles of ketchup lately.

Today’s mystery involves those little ketchup packets that say “Fancy” on them. What makes it fancy? It is a USDA grade, relating to specific gravity. Fancy ketchup has a higher tomato solid concentration than other USDA grades. So it really is a bit “fancier” than other ketchups. But with this shortage going on I’m sure people would take any ketchup they can get. Fancy or not.

 

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Raven’s Pleasant Paws Pet Center Pet Pals – Meet Zeppo the Bunny!

Raven’s Pleasant Paws Pet Center Pet Pals – Meet Zeppo the Bunny!

Zeppo is a 4-month-old Angora bunny and that means he is Fluffy with a capital F! He’s very social with people and curious about exploring his space. He will need to be brushed often to keep his fur nice and knot-free. Zeppo would like to be the only bunny in his new home.

To see more about him, visit CThumane.org/adopt!

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Restaurants You Won’t Go To and Why

Restaurants You Won’t Go To and Why

Are there certain restaurants you just won’t go to? What is it about them that makes them off limits? Anna refuses to go to any restaurants that have fountains, and you’ll never guess why…

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Things to Know Thursday April 8th

Things to Know Thursday April 8th

After year of Isaias and pandemic, Eversource CEO stepping down CT Post

You’ve been vaccinated. Now what do you do with the vaccine card? CT Post

Dancing mask to mask: Prom trends in 2021 include a new accessory CT Post

Community mourning death of Pepe’s Pizza co-owner WTNH

US jobless claims up to 744K as virus still forces layoffs WFSB

Showtime for Norwalk’s first movie theater vaccine clinic The Hour

New Canaan’s farmers market gets a new home Stamford Advocate

Acting Navy Secretary tours Sikorsky, Electric Boat in Connecticut swing The Hour

Who is Stamford trying to get vaccinated? Its homeless population and restaurant employees Stamford Advocate

Former West Haven Mayor Ed O’Brien launches bid to reclaim seat New Haven Register

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Thursday April 8th, 2021:  Raven Picks ‘Em; Restaurant You Never Go To; Unsolicited Advice

Thursday April 8th, 2021: Raven Picks ‘Em; Restaurant You Never Go To; Unsolicited Advice

Vaccine side effects are a common topic of conversation theses days, whether it’s soreness, fatigue, or even fevers!  But there’s one side effect that no one is talking about, and Anna experienced it first hand!  (1:00)

Are you up to date on this week’s news?  If not, Anna and Raven can help!  Anna picks three crazy news stories, and Raven picks one to talk about.  This week the options are; why Redheads feel less pain, Ketchup packets being sold on E-Bay, and the disgusting reason a woman was featured on “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not”!  (4:07)

Graffiti can be beautiful if done correctly, but if you are breaking the law and ruining public property just to draw THIS, that’s all I need to know about you!  (7:48)

Are there certain restaurants you just won’t go to?  What is it about them that makes them off limits?  Anna refuses to go to any restaurants that have fountains, and you’ll never guess why…  (11:46)

Have you ever gotten unsolicited advice from someone?  There you are, going about your day, and somebody tries to tell you your business!  Raven has a woman who walks by his house whenever he’s doing yard work and says the same thing every time!  (17:59)

When you think about your Senior Year yearbook photo, do you smile or cringe?  One teen’s senior photo has been in the news this week, and Anna and Raven are both fascinated and impressed by it!  (28:22)

If you’re a parent, have you ever experienced parental burnout?  Over 8% of American parents have reported experiencing burnout, and Anna and Raven have come up with some easy signs to tell if you’re close to parental burnout.  Spoiler: one of them involves carrying 12 dinosaurs in your purse at all times.  (31:39)

Samantha’s landlord is constantly flirting with her. She wants her boyfriend, Joe, to tell him to back off, but he says the guy is harmless and who cares that he has a crush on her? Plus, the landlord is constantly giving them perks, lets not rock the boat! Whose side are you on?  (34:51)

Penny is today’s contestant in Can’t Beat Raven, but she’s playing for way more than a couple cents!  Can she defeat Raven and win the $2300  (42:07)