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Baystate Medical’s Dr. Heba Wassif on Breast Cancer Treatment and Heart Disease

Baystate Medical’s Dr. Heba Wassif on Breast Cancer Treatment and Heart Disease

by NEPM | Mar 27, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Show Segments

The American Heart Association recently released a statement on the connection between breast cancer treatment and heart disease. Research has shown certain breast cancer treatments have caused an increased risk of heart disease in some patients. Carolee McGrath sat...
Pittsfield Students Attend DC March for Our Lives Protest

Pittsfield Students Attend DC March for Our Lives Protest

by NEPM | Mar 26, 2018 | Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

In response to the tragedy that took the lives of seventeen students and administrators, the students of Majory Stoneman Douglas organized the March For Our Lives, a nationwide protest gun violence and call for more stringent gun laws. Three student organizers from...
Craft Breweries Revitalize Boston’s Newmarket Square

Craft Breweries Revitalize Boston’s Newmarket Square

by NEPM | Mar 26, 2018 | Economy, Show Segments

The opioid crisis has taken its toll not only here in western New England, but throughout the region, with no town or city seemingly spared. Nicknamed the “methadone mile,” Boston’s Newmarket Square is perhaps best known mostly as ground zero for the opioid epidemic...
The State We’re In: The Week in Politics (March 23, 2018)

The State We’re In: The Week in Politics (March 23, 2018)

by NEPM | Mar 23, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Political consultants Tony Cignoli and Ryan McCollum join Carrie Saldo for a look at this week’s biggest political headlines. The roundtable discussion covers both state and national stories, including the fallout from the House’s sexual harassment law,...
Political Science Professor William Taubman on the Russian Election

Political Science Professor William Taubman on the Russian Election

by NEPM | Mar 23, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

On March 18, 2018 Russian President Vladimir Putin was re-elected for his second consecutive and fourth overall term. Though Putin won 77% of the country’s vote, there has been some controversy surrounding the Russian Election. William Taubman, Amherst College...
Fra Angelico Exhibit at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Fra Angelico Exhibit at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

by NEPM | Mar 22, 2018 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Renaissance painter Fra Angelico has been a favorite of Popes from the 1400s to John Paul the Second. For the first time in 200 years, four of his most significant works are reunited at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. Connecting Point’s Jared Bowen...
Mark Hambley and William Morris on the Arabian Peninsula, Yemeni Civil War

Mark Hambley and William Morris on the Arabian Peninsula, Yemeni Civil War

by NEPM | Mar 22, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Former U.S. Ambassador Mark Hambley, who has served in fourteen different diplomatic positions including several in the Middle East, is a frequent guest of the World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts. Hambley speaks on a variety of topics at WACWM, including...
New East Forest Park Library Coming to Springfield, MA

New East Forest Park Library Coming to Springfield, MA

by NEPM | Mar 22, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

When a tornado ripped through Springfield in 2011, East Forest Park was one of the hardest hit sections of the city. In addition to the new Pope Francis High School, recovery efforts include building a new library on Surrey Road in Springfield, MA.  Carolee McGrath...
National Vietnam Veterans Day at Springfield Vet Center

National Vietnam Veterans Day at Springfield Vet Center

by NEPM | Mar 21, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

On March 29, 2018 National Vietnam Veterans Day will honor and recognize men and women who served during the Vietnam War. The Springfield Vets Center will mark the day with special ceremony beginning at 10am. Vietnam veterans Arlyn Wyman and Francis Langer, and Vet...
Bob the Bike Guy Gives Back to Western Mass Kids, Homeless

Bob the Bike Guy Gives Back to Western Mass Kids, Homeless

by NEPM | Mar 21, 2018 | Show Segments, Simple Pleasures, Social Issues

Robert Charland, known as Bob the Bike Guy, is a man with a giving heart. A year ago, he was diagnosed with a terminal neurodegenerative brain disease. Rather than turning to despair or anger about his diagnosis, Charland chooses to spend whatever time he has left in...
Behavioral Health Networks’ The Living Room Peer Support Program

Behavioral Health Networks’ The Living Room Peer Support Program

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

The Living Room, part of the Behavioral Health Network (BHN), provides a safe environment for individuals in crisis to connect with peers as an alternative to admittance into hospitals. Located in Springfield, MA, the three-year-old program is run by Justin Mehl,...
Toys R Us Closing Springfield, MA Store, All US Locations

Toys R Us Closing Springfield, MA Store, All US Locations

by NEPM | Mar 19, 2018 | Economy, Show Segments

Toy giant Toys R Us just announced the chain will be closing all of the company’s 735 stores, including the location on Boston Road in Springfield, MA. The seventy-year-old company filed for bankruptcy last September, as it struggled with $5 billion in debt. ...
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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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