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Age Friendly Berkshires Focuses on the Region’s Older Population

Age Friendly Berkshires Focuses on the Region’s Older Population

by NEPM | Apr 24, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

With a median age of 44 (the national median age is 36), residents of Berkshire county are on average, older than any other county in Massachusetts, excluding Cape Cod. With 20% of residents over age 65 projected by 2020, the Berkshire Regional Planning...
Ajalee Claudio Defies Odds, Launches Be You Campaign

Ajalee Claudio Defies Odds, Launches Be You Campaign

by NEPM | Apr 24, 2018 | Show Segments, Social Issues

The Claudio family is no stranger to doctors’ visits and people telling them what isn’t possible. Their daughter, Ajalee has a medical condition called Arthrogryposis, which limits the mobility of her arms and legs and confines her to a wheelchair.  But, with endless...
Child Abuse Prevention Month with Baystate Health’s Dr. Stephen Boos

Child Abuse Prevention Month with Baystate Health’s Dr. Stephen Boos

by NEPM | Apr 23, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Show Segments

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. A recent case of alleged abuse which led to the death of a child in Fitchburg, MA has left many outraged, and wondering what can be done to prevent similar tragedies in the future.   Connecting Point’s Carolee McGrath...
UMass Amherst Buys Mount Ida College

UMass Amherst Buys Mount Ida College

by NEPM | Apr 23, 2018 | Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments

The news that UMass Amherst is expanding into the Boston area by acquiring Newton, MA-based Mount Ida College has raised eyebrows and ruffled feathers of some people — especially at UMass Boston. Adam Reilly brings us the...
What Is Involved in Becoming a U.S. Citizen?

What Is Involved in Becoming a U.S. Citizen?

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

Carrie Saldo discusses what is involved in becoming a U.S. citizen with attorney Megan Kludt, Esq. of Curran & Berger...
Social Media Privacy & the Cambridge Analytica Data Breach

Social Media Privacy & the Cambridge Analytica Data Breach

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

Personally identifiable data was stolen from up to 87 million Facebook users during the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data breach. Should users be concerned with the information they turn over to the social media site, or should they have a reasonable expectation of...
Optometrists Weigh in on Link Between Screen Time and Nearsightedness

Optometrists Weigh in on Link Between Screen Time and Nearsightedness

by NEPM | Apr 19, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Show Segments

It’s no secret that we are all on our phones all the time, but as we spend more and more tiny staring at the screen, our eyesight suffers,. Carolee McGrath spoke with optometrists Dr. David Momnie and Dr. Camille Latka to learn more about the link between screen time...
Volunteer Rachel Gellar: The Cat Whisperer

Volunteer Rachel Gellar: The Cat Whisperer

by NEPM | Apr 19, 2018 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

Understanding animal behavior can be complicated, especially when it comes to cats. Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton volunteer and cat behavioralist Rachel Gellar has dedicated herself to serving as a translator between felines and humans. Connecting Point’s Tina...
Springfield Mayor Sarno Signs Low Bail & Judicial Reform Petition

Springfield Mayor Sarno Signs Low Bail & Judicial Reform Petition

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

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno recently signed a bail and judicial reform petition. The change.org initiative was launched response to the murder of Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon. Gannon was allegedly shot by a suspect who had more than 100 prior convictions,...
Wife of Sanctuary Seeker Advocates for Immigrant Rights

Wife of Sanctuary Seeker Advocates for Immigrant Rights

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

Immigrant Lucio Perez has lived at First Congregational Church since for six months. Facing deportation, the Amherst-based church offered Perez sanctuary in October 2017. His wife, Dora Gonzalez, and Pioneer Valley Workers Center lead organizer Margaret Sawyer join...
Holyoke Innovation Week Highlights the City’s Tech Scene

Holyoke Innovation Week Highlights the City’s Tech Scene

by NEPM | Apr 18, 2018 | Innovation, Show Segments

Holyoke, once an industrial city defined by its factories, is trying to establish a new identity as and innovation center for the 21st century. Holyoke Innovation Week, which takes place April 22-29, is an effort to showcase some of the hi-tech innovative things...
Gary Lefort on United States’ Strike on Syria, Syrian Civil War

Gary Lefort on United States’ Strike on Syria, Syrian Civil War

by NEPM | Apr 18, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Over the weekend, the United States, joined by the United Kingdom and France, led airstrikes on Syria’s chemical warfare facilities. The military action was in response to a chemical attack which killed 75 people—including children—allegedly carried out by 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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