Tess Terrible

Hartford

Senior Producer at Where We Live

Senior Producer at Connecticut Public

Call me Terrible. Don't call me Tessa. Tweets are mine. Senior Producer, @wherewelive/@wnpr. #NH native.

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Extreme heat can impact physical and mental health: Here's how to prepare

2 days ago | ctpublic.org | Tess Terrible |Catherine Shen

By Tess Terrible, Published June 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM EDT Dave Wurtzel / Connecticut PublicFILE: Hartford Fire Department cadet Nick Thompson passes out water to people in Barnard Park, September 7, 2023 during a heat wave. Experts say Connecticut's annual average temperature has increased incrementally every decade since 1895.
The transforming milestones of our youth, from proms to graduation

4 days ago | ctpublic.org | Tess Terrible |Catherine Shen

By Tess Terrible, Published June 3, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT Tyler Russell / Connecticut PublicFILE: Seniors from Bullard-Havens Technical High School - Miguel Martinez, Nayelis Morales, and Nick Jones enjoy a unique prom experience at Quassy Amusement Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut on June 3rd, 2021. It’s that time of year.
What's happening to men? A look at men's health in Connecticut

1 week ago | ctpublic.org | Tess Terrible |Catherine Shen

By Tess Terrible, Published May 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT It might sound like a cliche, but men in the U.S. are not going to the doctor, and their physical and mental health is suffering. A recent survey from the Cleveland Clinic found that nearly 40% of Gen Z men didn’t have a primary care doctor. And the life expectancy gap between men and women is widening. That’s according to the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Thinking of eloping? One Connecticut couple shares their story

2 weeks ago | ctpublic.org | Tess Terrible |Catherine Shen

By Tess Terrible, Published May 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM EDT The average cost of a wedding in Connecticut is nearly $35,000. Many couples are changing the way they get married, some opting for a small or “micro” wedding with only a few close friends and family members. And others are deciding to elope. But the decision to elope isn’t always tied to wanting to avoid the price tag of a big wedding. This hour, we hear from one couple who recently eloped at the start of the year.
The hidden history of Chinese immigrants

2 weeks ago | ctpublic.org | Tess Terrible |Catherine Shen

By Tess Terrible, Published May 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM EDT Born in Pittsburgh, Micahel Luo is the son of Taiwanese immigrants. He attended Harvard, and later became a reporter at the New York Times and today he is the Executive Editor at The New Yorker. One rainy afternoon in 2016, he was standing on the sidewalk with his family and some friends after church, trying to decide where to go to lunch when a stranger accosted him and his family. “Go back to China,” she said.
Disability advocates respond to Trump administration proposals

3 weeks ago | ctpublic.org | Tess Terrible |Catherine Shen

By Tess Terrible, Published May 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM EDT Leigh Vogel / Caring Across G / GettyFILE: Care advocates attend 24-hour vigil at U.S. Capitol to share stories and urge lawmakers to protect Medicaid on May 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. One in five Americans have a disability. That’s according to the . The Trump administration has released statements - programs that people with disabilities rely on everyday.
The show must go on: Connecticut arts and cultural institutions contend with federal cuts

3 weeks ago | ctpublic.org | Tess Terrible |Catherine Shen

By Tess Terrible, Published May 13, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT From special outdoor performances, to educating the next generation of thespians, summer is a busy time for theaters around the state. But this month, several Connecticut performing arts spaces received notice that federal grants were being rescinded. Today, we speak to some of those institutions about what will happen next. Plus, Connecticut tourism is a $4 billion-a-year business.
Trump proposes a baby bonus. What some parents want instead

1 month ago | ctpublic.org | Tess Terrible |Catherine Shen

By Tess Terrible, Published May 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT Parenthood is hard, and expensive. Over the course of 18 years, it costs nearly $300,000 to raise a child in the state of Connecticut. So is a $5000 baby bonus really going to inspire prospective parents to have children? Today, we talk about some of the Trump administration’s recent proposals to increase the birthrate. Ahead of Mother’s Day, we dig into solutions to supporting parents.
Roman Catholicism in a moment of change: Could women (finally) have expanded roles?

1 month ago | ctpublic.org | Tess Terrible |Catherine Shen

By Tess Terrible, Published May 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT Ivan Romano / Getty ImagesA sister prays during the last day of the faithful's visit to the coffin of Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica on April 25, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. This week begins the search for the next head of the Catholic Church known as the Conclave.
Comedian Sheng Wang on plants, standup and humility

1 month ago | ctpublic.org | Tess Terrible |Catherine Shen

By Tess Terrible, Published May 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM EDT Comedian Sheng Wang does not perform comedy that punches down; making jokes about those with less power and privilege. The child of Taiwanese immigrants refuses to make jokes about the Asian American diaspora, but does include stories about his family in his standup. Sheng joined us to talk about his 20 year career, his first comedy special on Netflix and connecting with audiences through humility and kindness.