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Seniors Access Fresh Produce through CISA Farm Share Program

Seniors Access Fresh Produce through CISA Farm Share Program

by NEPM | Oct 15, 2021 | Show Segments, Social Issues

Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) first launched their Senior Farm Share Program in 2004. The program helps low-income seniors access fresh, local produce at a reasonable price.   Thanks to additional grant money from the Massachusetts Executive...
Stone Soup Café Fights Food Insecurity in Franklin County

Stone Soup Café Fights Food Insecurity in Franklin County

by NEPM | Mar 5, 2021 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

Over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of our daily lives. For those who have lost jobs or had other financial hardships, it can be difficult to afford food for each meal of the day.  In Franklin County, Stone Soup Café is fighting...
Dean’s Beans Fuels Local School Lunch Programs

Dean’s Beans Fuels Local School Lunch Programs

by NEPM | Sep 8, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit back in March, and things started shutting down, many businesses scrambled to figure out how they were going to stay afloat.   Dean’s Beans is more than a coffee company. Their mission statement is to use coffee to create positive change...
Rachel’s Table Feeds Those in Need During Pandemic

Rachel’s Table Feeds Those in Need During Pandemic

by NEPM | Aug 10, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Rachel’s Table is a program of the Jewish Federation of Western Mass. Their mission is making sure those in need have enough to eat.   That work has been a challenge during the pandemic, as unemployment and food insecurity rose. In the last few months, Rachel’s Table...
Holyoke Community College Food Pantry

Holyoke Community College Food Pantry

by NEPM | Jul 28, 2020 | Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

A recent report by Feeding America, a U.S. based non-profit hunger relief organization, shows that since the pandemic hit and forced the closure of non-essential businesses across the state, cases of food insecurity have gone up nearly 50% in western Mass compared to...
COVID-19 Increases Food Insecurity in Western Mass

COVID-19 Increases Food Insecurity in Western Mass

by NEPM | Jun 9, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

Last month, Massachusetts committed to investing $56 million to combat food insecurity in the Commonwealth. Food insecurity, a problem before the pandemic, has risen as the coronavirus shut down non-essential businesses across the state.  Terry Maxey is the Director...
Need for Mobile Food Banks Grows During Pandemic

Need for Mobile Food Banks Grows During Pandemic

by NEPM | May 20, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Show Segments, Social Issues

For several years now, The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has hosted mobile food banks. Usually housed in trucks, the mobile food banks are sent to locations throughout western Mass to distribute food to those in need.   With unemployment rising as businesses...
MLK Jr. Family Center Addresses Food Insecurity

MLK Jr. Family Center Addresses Food Insecurity

by NEPM | May 14, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments

As grocery stores struggle to keep up with the demand for food during the COVID-19 pandemic, the strain is felt even more by those already struggling with food insecurity. Job losses, the risks of public transportation, and the absence of meal programs provided by...
Rachel’s Table Fights Food Insecurity During Pandemic

Rachel’s Table Fights Food Insecurity During Pandemic

by NEPM | Apr 16, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments

During the COVID-19 outbreak several agencies are stepping up to ensure people have enough to eat. Rachel’s Table, a program of the Jewish Federation of Western Mass, is one agency combating food insecurity during the pandemic. Through partnership with other local...
Free Grab-n-Go Meals Offered by Holyoke Public Schools

Free Grab-n-Go Meals Offered by Holyoke Public Schools

by NEPM | Mar 24, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Education, Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Many students rely on free meals provided by their schools throughout the school year. With the announcement of school closures statewide due to COVID-19, Holyoke Public Schools stepped up to ensure no child goes hungry. The district is providing school-aged children...
Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) Suspension

Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) Suspension

by NEPM | Feb 24, 2020 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

Eighty-nine lawmakers sent a letter to Beacon Hill after the Healthy Incentives Program was suspended for the season. The HIP program offers SNAP recipients a rebate for buying fresh fruits and vegetables at local farms and farmers’ markets. HIP is usually suspended...
How SNAP Cuts Impact Western Mass

How SNAP Cuts Impact Western Mass

by NEPM | Jan 8, 2020 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

Starting in April, fewer people will be eligible for a federal program that helps them buy groceries. Changes in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, will impact up to 10,000 western Massachusetts residents. Christina Maxwell is the Program...
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    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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