Despite the difficult economy, contributions and pledges to the 44th annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day, which aired on FOX 61, totaled nearly $60.5 million nationally.
FOX 61 reporters Jim Altman and Laurie Perez got decked out for the MDA’s pretelethon party that was held at Mohegan Sun on the evening of Sept. 6. The duo emceed the party and later appeared as hosts of the telethon.
FOX 61 Morning News anchors Logan Byrnes and Sarah French donned their best apparel for their MDA telethon hosting duties. Recently French was also named FOX 61 Midday anchor.
FOX 61 News at Ten anchor Erika Arias and her daughter Annika join reporter Narmeen Choudhury at the Bloomfield Senior Center Sept. 1 to help celebrate National Senior Center month. photo/Chip McCabe
On Sept. 30, the Hartford Courant and the World Affairs Council will hold a Key Issues Forum titled “Globalizing Connecticut – How Are We Doing?” at St. Joseph College in West Hartford. Deputy Editorial Page Editor Tom Condon will moderate the forum, which begins at 6 p.m. Those interested in attending this free program can register online at www.ctwac.org, or call the World Affairs Council at (860) 241-6118 for more information.
“But we also met a lot of proud and hard-working people who are hanging in despite the odds; investing in their city and neighborhood with hope that enough care and determination could turn things around.” -- From Helen Ubinas’ Sept. 10 column titled, “It’s Time For Us To Give Garden Street A Hand.”
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