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Diabetes Awareness with Baystate Medical’s Dr. Chelsea Gordner

Diabetes Awareness with Baystate Medical’s Dr. Chelsea Gordner

by NEPM | Nov 20, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Show Segments

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. According the CDC, 30 million Americans live with diabetes, including a growing number of children and teens. Dr. Chelsea Gordner, an endocrinologist from Baystate Medical Center, joined Carloee McGrath in studio  for a...
Gender Equality in the Construction Industry

Gender Equality in the Construction Industry

by NEPM | Nov 20, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

The average construction worker these days is 45 years old. As more workers retire, staff shortages are becoming a problem. That’s why a new statewide campaign is looking to bring in a group that’s not exactly been well-represented in the trade up until...
Greenfield Community College President Yves Salomon-Fernández

Greenfield Community College President Yves Salomon-Fernández

by NEPM | Nov 20, 2018 | Education, Show Segments

Greenfield Community College President Yves Salomon-Fernández has helmed the school for about four months. Salomon-Fernandez is the first woman of color to lead the college. Statistic show a gap in reading and math skills between students of color and their white...
Monte’s March Against Hunger

Monte’s March Against Hunger

by NEPM | Nov 19, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

On November 19 and 20th, WRSI morning radio host Monte Belmonte will march against hunger during his annual Monte’s March. During the two-day event, Monte along with Congressman Jim McGovern and other supporters will push a shopping cart from Springfield to...
Professional Brewing Certification at STCCC and the Skills Gap

Professional Brewing Certification at STCCC and the Skills Gap

by NEPM | Nov 19, 2018 | Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Craft breweries have taken off in the Baystate with more than a hundred local companies on tap in Massachusetts. To meet the demands of this growing industry, Springfield Technical Community College is offering a professional brewing certification course. Carolee...
Dropping Oil Prices—Too Good to Last?

Dropping Oil Prices—Too Good to Last?

by NEPM | Nov 19, 2018 | Economy, Public Affairs, Show Segments

It’s been a wild time for crude oil, with the price per barrel climbing to a four-year high earlier this fall before dropping. This is the first continuous drop in the price of oil since the 2008 financial crisis. When will the trend of dropping oil prices come to an...
Legislative Fixes to Address Homelessness

Legislative Fixes to Address Homelessness

by NEPM | Nov 18, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

Can homelessness be solved through legislation? Pamela Schwartz thinks new laws can be part of the solution. Hoping to drive solutions, the Director of the Western Mass. Network to End Homelessness wants to present her ideas to a crop of newly elected legislators....
Celebrity Political Endorsements with Ryan McCollum and Justin Gross

Celebrity Political Endorsements with Ryan McCollum and Justin Gross

by NEPM | Nov 16, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Last week’s midterm elections drew record numbers of voters to the polls in Massachusetts and across the country. The election also captured the attention of high-profile celebrities like Oprah and Taylor Swift. Did celebrity political endorsements impact the high...
New Law Makes Civics Education a Graduation Requirement in Mass.

New Law Makes Civics Education a Graduation Requirement in Mass.

by NEPM | Nov 16, 2018 | Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Learning American History will now be a requirement for graduation in Massachusetts. A Civics Education bill sponsored by Rep. Solomon Goldstein-Rose and Sen. Eric Lesser, recently passed in the Massachusetts and was signed into law by Governor Charlie Baker. Senator...
US Unemployment Rate with AIC Professor John Rogers

US Unemployment Rate with AIC Professor John Rogers

by NEPM | Nov 15, 2018 | Economy, Public Affairs, Show Segments

At 3.7%, the United States unemployment rate is currently at a historic forty year low. What does this low unemployment rate mean for the economy, and the nation as a whole? Carolee McGrath sits down with John Roger, Professor of Economics at American International...
Springfield Campanile Clock Tower Tour

Springfield Campanile Clock Tower Tour

by NEPM | Nov 15, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

In downtown, nestled between City Hall and Symphony Hall, sits the historic Springfield Campanile Clock Tower. Once a tourist attraction, the Campanile has been closed to the public for decades. The exterior of the iconic building is now lined with black safety...
Women @ Work: CityStage President Tina D’Agostino

Women @ Work: CityStage President Tina D’Agostino

by NEPM | Nov 15, 2018 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments, Women at Work

After twenty years, the Springfield Performing Arts Development Corporation will cease operations at CityStage and Symphony Hall at the end of 2018. Tina D’Agostino is president of CityStage and she spoke with Carrie Saldo in the studio about her career, and the...
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    JANUARY 19, 2021
     

    A Photo and Interview Series by Barry Goldstein
    In America, the inauguration of a Commander In Chief is traditionally a time of celebration. Politicians, special guests, and everyday Americans converge on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol building to mark the swearing in of the next President of the United States. Full of pomp and circumstance, inaugurations are an important democratic ritual and a symbol of the peaceful transfer of power.
     

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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)
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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)

    March 23, 2023

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.

    Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And this week, Zydalis Bauer continues her discussion with artists JaJa Swinton, Tara Gorman, and Kahli Hernandez exploring how the project fosters unity and the inspirations behind the installations.

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)
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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)

    March 23, 2023

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewp

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.

    Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution
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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution

    March 23, 2023

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 v

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  

    And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year history. 

    Connecting Point took a road trip to the Charlestown Naval Yard to meet with Commander Farrell and take a tour of the historic ship.

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

    March 23, 2023

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prom

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  

    Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programming at the Stowe Center, to learn more about how museums are handling the complex ethics surrounding untold Queer histories and interpreting the sexuality of women in the early 20th century.

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company
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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company

    March 23, 2023

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 20

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.

    Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community hotspot and brings us this next story.

    Learn how Drew Phillips’ English major shaped his career path in a digital exclusive clip.

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

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