Social Issues

Red Cross

Meet some of the faces behind our local chapter of the Red Cross, with our guests Rick Lee, Exec. Dir. American Red Cross of Pioneer Valley, Mary Nathan, Dir. of Disaster Services, American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter, and Maureen Hayes, Board Chair, American Red...

Rotary Exchange Nepal Trip

Young professionals from the Pittsfield area recently participated in a cultural and professional exchange to Nepal, March 12-April 12, 2011. While in Nepal, the team members spent four weeks sharing personal knowledge of their profession and our country’s...

North End Question Campaign

Guests: Zydalis Zayas, WGBY LYMI, Jasmin Torrejon, North End Organizing Network (NEON), Yajaira Ramos, North End Resident Jasmin Torrejon Yajaira Ramos Zydalis Zayas The North End Organizing Network (NEON), in collaboration with Engage the Power, journalist Natalia...

Domestic Abuse

Chicopee resident Luzelenia Casnova will discuss how she and her son escaped a life of domestic violence and the book she has written about the experience, “The Masquerade is Over: Reclaiming You After Abusive Relationships.” Watch this...

Educating Homeless Kids

Daniel Heimpel is part of a national initiative –including a documentary film – to highlight the problems homeless kids face getting an education. Locally, his visit is in conjunction with a town meeting effort supported by the Davis Foundation and “Cherish Every...

Mass Justice Project

Guest: Gordon Shaw, Director of Mass Justice project Shaw will discuss the impact of state and federal spending cuts on programs such MJP which provide legal information and assistance to low income people. Watch this...

Brooks Fitch Interview

Guests Dora Robinson, President of the United Way of the Pioneer Valley and Frank Robinson, Executive Director of Partners for a Healthier Community discuss their work and their life together. Watch this...

Scams

Guest: Milagros Johnson, Dir. Springfield Office of Consumer Information Scams, particularly related to senior citizens, are an on going problem in the region.  The Dir. Springfield Office of Consumer Information will discuss some of the things people can do to...

School Bullying

Springfield resident Sirdeaner Walker, whose 11-year-old son, Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover, a victim of repeated bullying, took his life in 2009, will talk with Carrie Saldo about her son’s story as well as her thoughts on the six students from South Hadley who recently...

Green Writer: Shel Horowitz

Award-winning author of Guerrilla Marketing Goes Green, consultant, and speaker Shel Horowitz talks about winning strategies to improve your profits and your planet. Additional Info: www.frugalmarketing.com greenandprofitable.com   Watch this...

Phoebe Prince reaction

With the recent resolution of criminal charges against the six former South Hadley High School students, District Attorney David Sullivan will discuss how his office handled the Phoebe Prince case and discuss some of the details that went into the resolution....

Cars for Teens

It’s high school and college graduation season and many new graduates will be looking for cars to get to school or get to work. “Consumer Reports” Magazine automotive content specialist Mike Quincy has tips for parents and teens on the best cars to buy for young,...