Making It Here: Photographer Michael Zide

Making It Here: Photographer Michael Zide

Establishing a point of view or a personal vision is at the core for landscape photographer Michael Zide. He began his career in southern California in 1949 and after a brief stint on Martha’s Vineyard, he now calls Amherst home. Choosing to photograph in black and...
Boston Marathon Runners

Boston Marathon Runners

The Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world’s most prestigious road racing events. Its image was forever changed in 2013 when two intentionally set explosive devices were detonated near the finish line, killing...
Making It Here: Glazed Doughnut Shop

Making It Here: Glazed Doughnut Shop

Owner/operators Nick and Keren Rhodes grew up in Amherst and in fact were Amherst High School sweethearts.  After living in NY & CT, a stint in medical school, several businesses, and 2 children later, they found themselves back in Amherst sharing what they love:...
The Dream of Playing in the Major Leagues

The Dream of Playing in the Major Leagues

As Spring Training gets under way, there are a surprising number of local athletes who will be either joining up with major league baseball teams or have hopes of making it to the big time one day. A local gym in East Longmeadow has been the training grounds for these...
Making It Here: The Tiny House Movement

Making It Here: The Tiny House Movement

The Tiny House Movement is a social movement where people are downsizing the space that they live in. A typical American home is around 2,600 square feet, while the typical small or tiny house is around 100-400 square feet. Tiny Houses come in all shapes, sizes and...
Web Premiere: On the Road in South County: Regional Overview

Web Premiere: On the Road in South County: Regional Overview

In January, Connecting Point goes on the road to focus on Southern Berkshire County, a region that is difficult to define but impossible to miss. We will visit the notable towns of Stockbridge and Great Barrington but also discover that there is so much more that...
Making It Here: Moe’s Donuts

Making It Here: Moe’s Donuts

In order to help pay for their daughters’ college educations, Maureen and Mark Weiner knew they had to be creative. They turned to what they know best: donuts. Years later Moe’s Donuts has become a staple at local farmer’s markets year round. Connecting Point producer...
Making It Here: Platterpus Records

Making It Here: Platterpus Records

Platterpus Records owner Dave Witthaus has been buying and selling vinyl for 30 years to his loyal customers, and credits his ‘ability to change’ for the store’s longevity. Producer Marla Zippay and Videographer Dave Fraser stopped by the Easthampton store to browse...
Stroll for Strength

Stroll for Strength

For the last 8 years, the Sport and Event Management class at Longmeadow High School has been holding and fund raising event called Stroll for Strength. This year the event, a 5K road race through Longmeadow, will honor 23 people from the region who have lost loved...