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North Korea Summit with UMass Amherst Professor Paul Musgrave

North Korea Summit with UMass Amherst Professor Paul Musgrave

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

Last week, the North Korea Summit between President Donald Trump and Kim Jung Un took place in Singapore. During the Summit, it was announced the two leaders had agreed to a lasting and stable peace agreement. But, lots of questions remain: What should citizens watch...
Nurse Staffing Ratio Limits Ballot Question, Opposed

Nurse Staffing Ratio Limits Ballot Question, Opposed

by NEPM | Jun 19, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

This November, voters will choose whether to set nurse staffing ratio limits in Massachusetts hospitals. The Safe Patient Limits Ballot Initiative would limit the number of patients nurses can care for in hospitals, and proponents of the measure say it will ensure...
College Success Tips and Advice Forum at Hampden-Wilbraham Regional

College Success Tips and Advice Forum at Hampden-Wilbraham Regional

by NEPM | Jun 19, 2018 | Education, Show Segments

It’s graduation season, and western Mass high school graduates and their parents are busy preparing for the next step—college. To help prepare students and parents navigate through this next step, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District held a forum...
Nurse Staffing Ratio Limits Ballot Question, In Favor

Nurse Staffing Ratio Limits Ballot Question, In Favor

by NEPM | Jun 18, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

This November, voters will choose whether to set nurse staffing ratio limits in Massachusetts hospitals. The Safe Patient Limits Ballot Initiative would limit the number of patients nurses can care for in hospitals, and proponents of the measure say it will ensure...
Could Live Horse Racing Find a Home in the Berkshires?

Could Live Horse Racing Find a Home in the Berkshires?

by NEPM | Jun 18, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

With live horse racing coming to an end at Suffolk Downs outside of Boston, could the sport find a new home in the Berkshires? Suffolk Downs Chief Operating Officer Chip Tuttle sat down with Carrie Saldo to discuss the possibility of live racing events moving to the...
Miracle League of Western Mass Breaks Down Barriers for Kids with Disabilities

Miracle League of Western Mass Breaks Down Barriers for Kids with Disabilities

by NEPM | Jun 18, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Show Segments, Simple Pleasures, Social Issues

The Miracle League of Western Massachusetts was founded by Tammy and Ernie Fitzell, who wanted to provide children and adults of all abilities with the chance to play baseball. Thanks to the help of many volunteers, players take to the fields at Springfield College on...
The State We’re In: June 2018 Reporters’ Roundtable

The State We’re In: June 2018 Reporters’ Roundtable

by NEPM | Jun 15, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

This week on “The State We’re In,” MassLive reporter Shannon Young, New England Public Radio (NEPR) reporter Adam Frenier, and Matt Szafranski, Editor & Founder of Western Mass. Politics & Insight, join host Carrie Saldo for a lively...
2017 Solar Eclipse Findings with Williams College Professor Jay Pasachoff

2017 Solar Eclipse Findings with Williams College Professor Jay Pasachoff

by NEPM | Jun 13, 2018 | Science & Environment, Show Segments

Williams College Astronomy Professor Jay Pasachoff and his team traveled to Salem, OR for a rare, two-minute window to study the outer atmosphere, or corona, of the sun during the Great American Eclipse. His findings from the August 21, 2017 solar eclipse were...
Nueva Esperanza Puerto Rican Emergency Preparedness Project

Nueva Esperanza Puerto Rican Emergency Preparedness Project

by NEPM | Jun 13, 2018 | Hurricane Maria, Public Affairs, Show Segments

It’s been nearly ten months since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, but many people are still without adequate shelter or electricity. The Puerto Rican Emergency Preparedness Project, spearheaded by Nueva Esperanza in Holyoke, is a new initiative to help two...
Massachusetts Senate Retail Task Force Advisors

Massachusetts Senate Retail Task Force Advisors

by NEPM | Jun 12, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

The Massachusetts Senate Retail Task Force was formed to help businesses prosper in the Commonwealth. The task force held regional meetings with local business owners to determine their needs, and recently released their findings. Senator Don Humason and Judy Herrell...
Central City Boxing Provides Mentoring to Springfield Youth

Central City Boxing Provides Mentoring to Springfield Youth

by NEPM | Jun 12, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Officer Dean Fay founded Central City Boxing & Barbell Inc in 2016 using $60,000 of his own money to get the gym started. Located in an abandoned auto repair shop on the corner of Springfield, MA’s Belmont Avenue, the gym is now home to five coaches who use...
Increase in Suicide Rates with Baystate Medical Center’s Dr. Barry Sarvet

Increase in Suicide Rates with Baystate Medical Center’s Dr. Barry Sarvet

by NEPM | Jun 12, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

The high-profile deaths of celebrities Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain has turned attention to a recent increase in suicide rates, especially among middle-aged adults. A report from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that between 1999...
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    Divided: Scenes from Inauguration 2021

     
    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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