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Donors Needed: The American Red Cross Blood Shortage

Donors Needed: The American Red Cross Blood Shortage

by NEPM | Jul 19, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

The American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for blood donations, as they’re facing a blood shortage. While many people step up and donate in the wake of a disaster, hospitals rely on life-saving blood transfusions year-round, and the supply is dependent...
Berkshire County Public Defender Richard LeBlanc

Berkshire County Public Defender Richard LeBlanc

by NEPM | Jul 19, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Berkshire County Public Defender Richard LeBlanc knows a lot about defending clients facing long odds. The Pittsfield lawyer has represented clients in difficult cases, including two of the most notorious defendants in Berkshire County history: Lewis Lent and Wayne...
Women in World War II at the International Museum of WWII

Women in World War II at the International Museum of WWII

by NEPM | Jul 19, 2018 | Show Segments

History books are filled with the stories of brave men who fought in World War II. But, as Connecting Point’s Jared Bowen shows us, the new “Women in World War II” exhibit at the International Museum of World War II highlights the stories of the women who...
The US-Mexico Border with Smith College Professor Velma García

The US-Mexico Border with Smith College Professor Velma García

by NEPM | Jul 18, 2018 | Uncategorized

The US-Mexico Border has garnered attention recently due to President Donald Trump’s call to build wall along the southern border. Smith College Professor Velma García, who grew-up in South Texas and remains connected to people on both sides of the border, is...
Aclarity Pioneers New Water Purification Method

Aclarity Pioneers New Water Purification Method

by NEPM | Jul 18, 2018 | Innovation, Science & Environment, Show Segments

Start-up business Aclarity is changing water purification. Instead of just filtering lead, bacteria, viruses, and other impurities out of water, Aclarity wants to get rid of them completely. Co-founders Barrett Mully and Julie Bliss Mullen, both UMass Amherst graduate...
Putney General Store Fosters Community in Vermont

Putney General Store Fosters Community in Vermont

by NEPM | Jul 18, 2018 | Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

The Putney General Store has sat in the same location in Putney, Vermont for almost 200 years. More than just a general merchandise store, the shop is a centerpiece of the Putney community. When an arsonist set fire to the store in 2009, it was reduced to ashes. The...
Maple Syrup Industry and New FDA Labeling Requirements

Maple Syrup Industry and New FDA Labeling Requirements

by NEPM | Jul 17, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

New Englanders know there’s no substitute for 100-percent pure maple syrup. Will the FDA’s new nutritional information labels make it harder for maple syrup producers to compete with sugar-based syrups? Connecting Point’s Stephanie Leydon reports on how new...
How Screen Time Affects Child Brain Development and Health

How Screen Time Affects Child Brain Development and Health

by NEPM | Jul 17, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

The National Institute of Health’s Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study is the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States. Early results and analysis from the ten-year study have been released to the public,...
Mental Health Association of Greater Springfield Offers Help for Brain Injuries

Mental Health Association of Greater Springfield Offers Help for Brain Injuries

by NEPM | Jul 17, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

The Mental Health Association of Greater Springfield has supported people impacted by mental illness, developmental disabilities, homeless and those struggling with substance abuse for 60 years. Cheryl Fasano, President and CEO, joined host Carloee McGrath to discuss...
Could Springfield’s Indian Motorcycles Head Overseas?

Could Springfield’s Indian Motorcycles Head Overseas?

by NEPM | Jul 16, 2018 | Economy, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Indian Motorcycles, a former fixture in Springfield manufacturing, may be headed overseas, because of tariffs implemented by the Trump Administration. Robert Girard, Springfield Museums’ Indian Motorcycle expert, explores the history of Indian Motorcycle in the...
Supreme Court Union Bargaining Decision and the Impact on Western Mass Unions

Supreme Court Union Bargaining Decision and the Impact on Western Mass Unions

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

In June, a 5-4 ruling handed down by the Supreme Court meant major changes for unions. In the decision, SCOTUS stated that government workers who don’t want to join a union won’t help pay for collective bargaining. Making non-members pay for union activity...
Massachusetts Fire Tower System Keeps Wildfires at Bay

Massachusetts Fire Tower System Keeps Wildfires at Bay

by NEPM | Jul 16, 2018 | Science & Environment, Show Segments

Traditionally, springtime—with less leafy trees and dry forest floors—was considered prime wildfire season. Today, the National Fire Service considers wildfire season a yearlong event. For over a century, the Massachusetts fire tower system has helped spot forest...
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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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