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What Summer Activities are Safe During COVID-19?

What Summer Activities are Safe During COVID-19?

by NEPM | Jul 14, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

The number of coronavirus cases in Massachusetts continues to trend downward as the state slowly reopens.   For those looking for something to do, what summer activities are safe as we continue the fight against  COVID-19? Carolee McGrath spoke with Dr. Armando...
Local Mom on Giving Birth During a Pandemic

Local Mom on Giving Birth During a Pandemic

by NEPM | Jul 13, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Health & Fitness, Show Segments

When Jaritza Rivera found out she was expecting her third child she didn’t imagine this experience would be drastically different from her experience with her first two children. As her due date approached in April, the threat of COVID-19 and resulting hospital...
The State We’re In: How Do Massachusetts Mayors Govern?

The State We’re In: How Do Massachusetts Mayors Govern?

by NEPM | Jul 10, 2020 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Massachusetts has 351 cities and towns. In 47 of those cities and towns, an elected mayor serves as chief executive. Massachusetts mayors face a variety of challenges in running their cities, from working with city councils, to providing fiscal responsibility, to...
The State We’re In: The Local Newspaper Renaissance

The State We’re In: The Local Newspaper Renaissance

by NEPM | Jul 3, 2020 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

It is not an easy time for the newspaper business: circulation is down and staff layoffs are up. But, some western Mass newspapers are experiencing a renaissance of sorts. Ray Hershel explores the challenges that local newspapers face today—and how they are...
Bishop Weldon Investigation with Judge Peter Velis

Bishop Weldon Investigation with Judge Peter Velis

by NEPM | Jul 2, 2020 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Retired superior court Judge Peter Velis recently released the results of a yearlong investigation into sexual abuse allegations against the late Springfield Bishop Christopher Weldon. Velis found those accusations “unequivocally credible.” The report also criticized...
Death with Dignity Bill Supporters John Berkowitz & Dr. Douglas Barnshaw

Death with Dignity Bill Supporters John Berkowitz & Dr. Douglas Barnshaw

by NEPM | Jul 2, 2020 | Show Segments

There have been several attempts to pass a law in Massachusetts that would allow terminally ill patients to end their life with the help of medication prescribed by a physician. Opponents call it assisted suicide, while supporters call it death with dignity.   Western...
Former Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Head Speaks Out

Former Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Head Speaks Out

by NEPM | Jul 1, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Retired Massachusetts Army National Guard Colonel Paul Barabani served as Superintendent of the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home from 2011 until January 2016. While there, Barabani says his calls for additional staff and facility upgrades went largely unfulfilled.   In the wake...
Should Police Be Present in Springfield Public Schools?

Should Police Be Present in Springfield Public Schools?

by NEPM | Jul 1, 2020 | Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments

The police unit in Springfield public schools is known as the Quebec Unit. The unit has been in place since 1992.  But now, in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, there are calls for the city to remove all police officers from schools.  Denise Hurst is a...
Amherst League of Women Voters Marks 100 Years of the 19th Amendment

Amherst League of Women Voters Marks 100 Years of the 19th Amendment

by NEPM | Jul 1, 2020 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. The amendment gave women the right to vote.   Last week, the Amherst League of Women’s Voters commemorated Massachusetts’ role in the women’s suffrage...
Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Coalition Reacts to Baker’s Plan

Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Coalition Reacts to Baker’s Plan

by NEPM | Jun 30, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments

The Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Coalition is comprised of veterans, their families and local advocates. The Coalition is currently calling for changes in the wake of a deadly outbreak of COVID-19 at the facility. At least 76 veterans at the home have died due to COVID-19. ...
Springfield Schools Plan for Learning This Fall

Springfield Schools Plan for Learning This Fall

by NEPM | Jun 29, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments

As school districts prepare for the fall there are a lot of scenarios in play: hybrid models to keep class sizes down, masking wearing, eating lunch in classrooms, and other requirements. These new measures are an attempt to restart classroom learning during the...
Common Cause on Expanding Vote by Mail in Mass.

Common Cause on Expanding Vote by Mail in Mass.

by NEPM | Jun 26, 2020 | Election 2020, Show Segments

Two issues could become a focus of negotiations between six lawmakers tasked with finding a compromise on vote-by-mail legislation: application mailing methods and limitations on changing polling locations.   State House News reports that, as a new House-Senate...
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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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