Social Issues

Banning “Bossy”

Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer of Facebook and author of the best-selling book “Lean In,” is spearheading the launch of a campaign to ban the word “bossy,” arguing the negative put-down stops girls from pursuing leadership roles. Some...

Amherst Survival Center

UMass Dining is hosting their annual Dash & Dine race on April 12th at 11am to support the Amherst Survival Center and to promote healthy eating and fitness. Last year they raised $5,000 for the cause and this year they are hoping to double it. Garrett DiStefano...

Vietnam Veterans Day

Vietnam Veterans Day is Sunday, March 30. We’ll talk with Springfield Veterans Activities Committee members Richard J. Tyrell and Peter Lappin about events planned, as well as the importance and meaning of this...

Big Brothers/Big Sisters

“Big” Matt Costigan and his “Little” Austin Harrington along with BBBS of Hampden County CEO David Beturne talk about the impact a long lasting relationship between “bigs” and “littles” can have on kids and even the...

Ice Stars for Wounded Warriors

Ice Stars for Wounded Warriors is a non-profit organization based out of Amherst and Turners Falls, MA that celebrates those who sacrifice their lives for our country. Kerry Togneri, founder/president of Ice Stars for Wounded Warriors, started it after being inspired...