Hello Connecticut!
Hello Connecticut, the podcast! This will be an extension of Hello Connecticut the talk show on WFSB Channel 3, The Wax and streaming platforms! We’ll highlight community-focused individuals and advocate for animals, law enforcement, and other local leaders. Amplifying the voices of non-profit organizations and causes that often go unnoticed, fostering positive community engagement across both on-air and digital platforms.
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Believe 208 Run for the Brave and the Finest 5K takes please on Sunday 9.28.25
Believe 208 Run for the Brave and the Finest 5K takes please on Sunday 9.28.25
Renee DiNino spoke with founder Trish Buchanan about the importance of this event and the impact it has on law enforcement and first responders everywhere.
The Believe 208 Run for the Brave and Finest is a chip-timed, certified USATF 5K race. The 'out and back' course begins at the Knights of Columbus, 1871 Main Street, East Hartford and continues along beautiful (and flat!) "Old Main Street" from East Hartford into South Windsor.
The Believe 208 5K Run for the Brave and Finest, in Memory of East Hartford Police Officer Paul Buchanan, supports "Believe 208", an initiative in collaboration with the Connecticut Alliance to Benefit Law Enforcement (CABLE). Believe 208 works with CABLE to provide resources, training and information on all aspects of first responder well-being. The Believe 208 mission is to increase awareness of the unique challenges facing first responders and to be a trusted, influential source for first responders, their families, agencies and community stakeholders. Proceeds from the race help to fund education and training efforts and provide resources to first responders and families in need.
Visit www.cablect.com for more information
More Episodes
Fr. Ray Kelly—the beloved Singing Irish Priest from Britain’s Got Talent—will perform live on Tuesday, August 19th at 6:30 PM at Northwest Catholic High School in West Hartford in his only Connecticut appearance!
Renee DiNino spoke with Teresa Wierbicki, Director of Strategic Development
ImmaCare Inc. and ImmaCare Solutions LLC and Fr Ray Kelly! With over 94 million views on one beautiful video singing at a wedding, Hallelujah, that started it all to his winning performance on Britain’s Got Talent with over 18 million views!
Fr. Ray Kelly—the beloved Singing Irish Priest from Britain’s Got Talent—is coming to West Hartford for one night only!
Tuesday, August 19 at 6:30 PM
Northwest Catholic High School
See the Northwest Catholic High School Choir sing with Father Ray for one night only!!!
Known for his moving voice, heartfelt storytelling, and charming audience engagement, Fr. Kelly delivers a concert experience you won’t forget!
Tickets start at $25 — all proceeds support ImmaCare and our work to serve individuals experiencing homelessness.
Watch Fr. Ray's rendition of "Everybody Hurts" during his audition on Britain's Got Talent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qynf7CzzuLc
Watch Fr. Ray surprise a Bride and Groom with the Wedding Hallelujah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYKwqj5QViQ
Get yours today: https://immacare.org/fr-ray-concert/
Abandoned New Haven Dog Still Needs A Home
Abandoned New Haven Dog Still Needs A Home
Jesse Shaw, Co-founder Fetch Dog Rescue in Connecticut shares an update on Bradley the abandoned dog from the streets of New Haven. He was named after the street he was found on and has gone through extensive training to be the best good boy ever.
Earlier this year he was left out in the cold, tied to a pole at the end of a block in New Haven. Luckily, someone from the rescue family found him. Since then, he went from the New Haven Animal Shelter, Rescue 22 Foundation and is now with the B.A.R.K. Institute.
To help Bradley find his forever home, share this story and of course visit www.fetch-rescue.com for more information.
NorcomCT First Responder Night 2025
On this episode of Hello Connecticut, Renee DiNino chats with Douglas S. Fuchs, Chief Operations Officer and Tim Restall President of Hartford Yard Goats about NorcomCT First Responders Night at Dunkin Stadium, home of the Hartford Yard Goats on July 31, 2025!
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The First Responders Night at the Hartford Yard Goats will take place on July 31, 2025. This event will honor first responders from across Connecticut and Southern New England, and NorcomCT will be giving away 1,500 tickets and other promotional items on game day.
NorcomCT, formerly Northeastern Communications, Inc., is one of Connecticut’s largest Motorola Solutions Radio Solutions Channel Partners, Motorola Service Elite Specialists and Motorola Manufacturer’s Representatives. For over 60 years NorcomCT has been serving customer’s communication needs through the design, sale, installation, and service of Motorola two-way radio and wireless data systems.
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Dunkin' Park, home of Hartford Yard Goats, picked as country's best Double-A ballpark for 5th time!
For tickets to this event visit: Yard Goats vs. Reading Fightin Phils - MyProVenue™
Warm the Children
Warm the Children
3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Kristen Holden of Warm the Children inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!
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Warm The Children is a family of 27 non-profit organizations whose missions are the same: providing new winter clothing and footwear for their community’s neediest children. All 27 organizations are IRS 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt. For more information, please email us at info@warmthechildren.org
www.warmthechildren.org