Christmas Cake

Connecting Point regular Simon Stevenson shares the details of a delicious “Christmas Cake,” which could be modified and used as a treat all year...

The State We’re In: Massachusetts Gun Laws

State Representative Don Humason (R) – Westfield and 4th Hampden District — and a member of the NRA and the Gun Owners Action League comments on Governor Patrick’s plan to file legislation to tighten gun laws in the state after the Newtown Connecticut school...

End of the World

The Mayan calendar ends this Friday December 21st, and many say with it the entire world. But as folklorist and author Joe Durwin explains, they are not the first to predict the end of the world – and in fact one man from Pittsfield did so 170 years ago with...

Life with Monte

Monte sits down with musician Tim Eriksen to discuss his latest album. Erikson is acclaimed for transforming American tradition with his startling interpretations of old ballads, love songs, shape-note gospel and dance tunes from New England and Southern Appalachia....

DevelopSpringfield

  Jay Minkarah, newly-appointed President & CEO of Develop Springfield discusses his plans and vision for the organization.   DevelopSpringfield                ...

Day Care Center Damage

Kim Lee from Square One talks about the damage sustained by their Day care Center due to the Worthington St Gas Explosion on Nov 23, 2012. Square...

Homelessness

Pamela Schwartz, Regional Coordinator for Western Mass Network to End Homelessness;  Bill Miller Executive  Director of Friends of the Homeless in Springfield; and Noel Rivera, resident at Friends of the Homeless Emergency Shelter and volunteer at FOH kitchen, discuss...

School Safety

Chicopee School Superintendent Richard Rege discusses what his district is doing to increase student safety in the wake of the Connecticut school...