Springfield Violence
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno plans to resurrect the Police Department’s street crimes unit in response to the Cities 16th homicide. Sarno describes the street crimes unit as a “military-style” strike force which will feature police in fatigues patrolling problem areas.
Syrian American Medical Society
Gina Panzieri of Belchertown, MA works with the Syrian American Medical Society. Panzieri traveled to Jordan in February to assist Syrian refugees and will be returning this November. She discusses her work, the targeting of hospitals and medical personnel by the Assad regime, and the US’s involvement in the country.
Syrian American Medical Society
Project Baby Springfield
Julie Pimental of Project Baby Springfield, a working group of Springfield’s Department of Health and Human Services, talks about the Pioneer Valley having a higher infant mortality rate than other communities and the state as a whole. Project Baby Springfield aspires to raise awareness about the importance of this issue and how to reduce the infant mortality rate in our area.
Project Springfield Baby
Big E Wrap Up
Liz Roman, a reporter for the Republican and MassLive, spent all 17 days and nights living at the Big E. She talks about her experiences (and what she saw, ate, and did) with host Aliz Koletas.
Articles about the Big E from MassLive.com
Springside House
Springside House is a Pittsfield landmark, a “house on the hill” serving as a reminder to all who pass by or who visit Springside Park of the city’s past and its glory days. Formerly the home of a prominent Pittsfield businessman, the house passed through several hands before becoming the hub of the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. Eventually falling into disrepair, a movement is currently underway to restore the house to its former glory with the help of a grant from the state. City Mayor Daniel Bianchi, Parks Dept. Manager Jim McGrath, and local historian Joe Durwin explore the past, present and future of Springside House with Producer Tony Dunne and Videographer Mark Langevin.
Vincent J. Hebert Arboretum
