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Bard Microcollege Holyoke Helps Young Moms Obtain Degrees

Bard Microcollege Holyoke Helps Young Moms Obtain Degrees

by NEPM | Sep 10, 2020 | Show Segments

For struggling young mothers who’ve had difficulties in life, a college degree can sometimes seem like an unattainable goal. But a new program is working to change that perception.   Jacqueline Velez spent time at Rikers Island and Shacoria Baldwin was at one time...
Dual Language Education at Holyoke Public Schools

Dual Language Education at Holyoke Public Schools

by NEPM | Aug 25, 2020 | Education, Show Segments

According to the 2010 US Census, 51% of Holyoke residents identified as Hispanic or Latinx. Holyoke Public Schools are responding to the city’s changing demographics by offering dual language education in English and Spanish. The district is the first in western Mass...
Schools & COVID-19: Ludlow High Graduation

Schools & COVID-19: Ludlow High Graduation

by NEPM | Aug 12, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Education, Show Segments

With schools closed and students learning online, districts are doing their best to keep students connected, both academically and socially. Missing their routines, their friends, and school activities may make some student feel lonely. Over the next few weeks,...
Schools & COVID-19: West Springfield Drive Thru Graduation

Schools & COVID-19: West Springfield Drive Thru Graduation

by NEPM | Aug 6, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

With schools closed and students learning online, districts are doing their best to keep students connected, both academically and socially. Missing their routines, their friends, and school activities may make some student feel lonely. Over the next few weeks,...
Springfield Rapper Kevin Sampson Perseveres Through Pandemic

Springfield Rapper Kevin Sampson Perseveres Through Pandemic

by NEPM | Jul 29, 2020 | Art & Entertainment, Coronavirus & COVID-19, Show Segments

With the pandemic limiting gatherings nationwide, concerts have been cancelled and the performance scene quiet. But for many musicians, the music hasn’t stopped.   Carolee McGrath introduces us to one of these local musicians, Kevin Sampson, a rapper from Springfield....
Springfield Protests the Killing of George Floyd

Springfield Protests the Killing of George Floyd

by NEPM | Jun 4, 2020 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

The death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25th has sparked national outrage. Across the U.S., people took to the streets calling for justice for Floyd—including right here in western New England.  On Wednesday night, nearly 4,000 flooded...
Central High School ROTC Pioneer Camryn Kynard

Central High School ROTC Pioneer Camryn Kynard

by NEPM | Mar 11, 2020 | Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments

She’s only eighteen, but Camryn Kynard is already making history. The Central High School senior is the first African American female commander of the school Air Force Jr. Reserve Officer Training Corps program, or ROTC program. Carolee McGrath caught up with Kynard...
UMass Student Advocates for Free Feminine Products in High Schools

UMass Student Advocates for Free Feminine Products in High Schools

by NEPM | Mar 10, 2020 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

Legislation is now in committee that would make free feminine products available in Massachusetts public high schools. Caroline Williams, a freshman at UMass Amherst, is an advocate of the program and also helped craft the legislation. Carolee McGrath spoke will...
What Matters to Western Mass Voters on Super Tuesday?

What Matters to Western Mass Voters on Super Tuesday?

by NEPM | Mar 3, 2020 | Election 2020, Public Affairs, Show Segments

All eyes were on the Democrats last night as candidates battled for the Super Tuesday delegates up for grabs. Massachusetts is one of fourteen states and one US territory that held their primary on Super Tuesday. Carolee McGrath caught up to voters in Springfield,...
Mike Eruzione Remembers the Miracle on Ice

Mike Eruzione Remembers the Miracle on Ice

by NEPM | Feb 20, 2020 | Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

February 22 marks the 40th anniversary of the United States Men’s’ Olympic Ice Hockey team’s victory over the Soviet Union in the 1980s Olympics. Known as the Miracle on Ice, the US’s win over the heavily favored Soviet shocked the world. The US team would go on...
Springfield Conservatory of the Arts

Springfield Conservatory of the Arts

by NEPM | Feb 5, 2020 | Art & Entertainment, Education, Show Segments

The Springfield Conservatory of the Arts magnet school first opened in the fall of 2014. At the beginning of the 2019-2020 academic year, the school moved into a newly renovated building on State Street. As Carolee McGrath reports, the program combines the arts and...
Springfield Police Offer Learn to Skate Program for Kids

Springfield Police Offer Learn to Skate Program for Kids

by NEPM | Jan 6, 2020 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

Skiing and ice skating are beloved winter past times in New England and the Northeast. But learning how to ski and skate can be expensive and not always accessible for all community members. For the past two decades, Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood...
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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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