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Rare COVID-19-related Inflammatory Syndrome Seen in Children

Rare COVID-19-related Inflammatory Syndrome Seen in Children

by NEPM | May 26, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Health & Fitness, Show Segments

There is a COVID-19 related disease that pediatricians are watching out for. The rare, Kawasaki-like disease causes a multi-system inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) that can be potentially dangerous in children. Carolee McGrath spoke with Dr. John O’Reilly from...
Mass. Cultural Council Provides Facilities Funding to Local Non-profits

Mass. Cultural Council Provides Facilities Funding to Local Non-profits

by NEPM | May 26, 2020 | Art & Entertainment, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Nearly 30 organizations in Western Massachusetts recently received grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund this year. The money is slated for projects that range from electrical updates at Wistariahurst in Holyoke to improved lobby access at Amherst...
Northampton Farmers’ Market Reopens with New Safety Precautions

Northampton Farmers’ Market Reopens with New Safety Precautions

by NEPM | May 26, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

From springtime through the fall, farmers across Western New England take their products to local farmers’ markets. With the coronavirus pandemic, many people believed local farmers’ markets would be in jeopardy this year.   Two weeks ago, a Northampton farmer’s...
Gold Star Mother Tracy Taylor Speaks About Losing a Son in Iraq

Gold Star Mother Tracy Taylor Speaks About Losing a Son in Iraq

by NEPM | May 25, 2020 | Show Segments

A Gold Star Mother is a woman who has lost a child in service to their country. Gold Star Mother Tracy Taylor of Chicopee is the President of Gold Star Mothers of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Taylor sat down with Carolee McGrath to share the story of her son, Army...
Honoring Western Mass Veterans with Flags During Pandemic

Honoring Western Mass Veterans with Flags During Pandemic

by NEPM | May 25, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Every year just prior to Memorial Day, hundreds of volunteers participate in a flag placing ceremony at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. This year, with social distancing restrictions in place, those volunteers were not able to participate.  ...
Honoring Memorial Day During the Pandemic

Honoring Memorial Day During the Pandemic

by NEPM | May 25, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Memorial Day honors men and women who were killed while serving in the United States military. The solemn ceremonies held to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice no doubt look different this year as the nation battles the coronavirus.  Carolee McGrath spoke...
The State We’re In: Massachusetts Reopening Plan Political Roundtable

The State We’re In: Massachusetts Reopening Plan Political Roundtable

by NEPM | May 22, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments

What impact is Governor Charlie Baker’s plan for re-opening businesses in the state having on politics? Did this week’s special election in Westfield teach us how to adequately prepare for upcoming elections in September and November? Political consultant...
Youth Mental Health During COVID-19

Youth Mental Health During COVID-19

by NEPM | May 21, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Education, Health & Fitness, Show Segments

When schools closed to stop the spread of coronavirus, students lost access to resources like counselors and therapists. Alexa Mignano is the Director of School-Based Clinical Services at River Valley Counseling Center. Mignano spoke with Zydalis Bauer about how the...
Southampton Church Bell Rings to Honor Frontline Workers

Southampton Church Bell Rings to Honor Frontline Workers

by NEPM | May 21, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

As a part of Phase 1 for the re-opening of Massachusetts, places of worship can open this week if they comply with new safety and capacity standards. But in the weeks preceding their re-opening, many have done their best to remain a part of their religious communities...
Bishop Doug Fisher on Re-opening Houses of Worship

Bishop Doug Fisher on Re-opening Houses of Worship

by NEPM | May 20, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments

On Monday, Governor Charlie Baker gave faith leaders the go-ahead to open immediately, so long as they follow new health & safety precautions tied to COVID-19. But, as Commonwealth Magazine reported, worshipers searching for an in-person service this weekend may...
Northampton Community COVID Contact Tracing

Northampton Community COVID Contact Tracing

by NEPM | May 20, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Health & Fitness, Show Segments

As Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has announced the details on reopening the state, an important component of the plan will be contact tracing. As a result, Baker has set up a Community Tracing Collaborative.  Before the state went in that direction, Northampton...
Need for Mobile Food Banks Grows During Pandemic

Need for Mobile Food Banks Grows During Pandemic

by NEPM | May 20, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Show Segments, Social Issues

For several years now, The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has hosted mobile food banks. Usually housed in trucks, the mobile food banks are sent to locations throughout western Mass to distribute food to those in need.   With unemployment rising as businesses...
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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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