Connecting Point
  • Home
  • Show Segments
  • Digital Exclusives
  • Full Episodes
  • Livestream
  • nepm.org
Select Page
Funds Earmarked for Springfield Courthouse Environmental Study

Funds Earmarked for Springfield Courthouse Environmental Study

by NEPM | Jul 23, 2020 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

The Massachusetts Senate approved a bill that includes $1.8 million dollars for an expanded study of the physical and environmental conditions at the Roderick Ireland Courthouse in Springfield. Courthouse employees have long complained about the physical and...
Mercy Medical Center’s COVID-19 Response

Mercy Medical Center’s COVID-19 Response

by NEPM | Apr 21, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Health & Fitness, Show Segments

Behind New York and New Jersey, Massachusetts now has the third highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. White House Coronavirus Task Force response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx referred to the high rates of infection in the state on Face the Nation this weekend,...
Hampden County Courthouse Health Update

Hampden County Courthouse Health Update

by NEPM | Mar 6, 2020 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Last fall, there was concern about environmental health issues at the Roderick Ireland Courthouse in Springfield. A draft report issued in January concluded that the air, water, and other environmental factors were not making employees of the Hampden County courthouse...
Homelessness in the 413, Pt. 1: Food Insecurity

Homelessness in the 413, Pt. 1: Food Insecurity

by NEPM | Dec 10, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

A study released by the Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness revealed that in January 2018, 2,899 people were documented as homeless in western Mass. In the first part one of a two part series on homelessness in the 413, Connecting Point’s Brian Sullivan...
Struggling to Get by in Western New England

Struggling to Get by in Western New England

by NEPM | Dec 4, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

The holidays can be joyous for some, but for many they can also be a time of hardship for those are less fortunate. During the holiday season, food and clothing drives are held to help those who are struggling to get by. Connecting Point’s Brian Sullivan travels...
Hampden County Sheriff’s All-Inclusive Support Services (AISS)

Hampden County Sheriff’s All-Inclusive Support Services (AISS)

by NEPM | Nov 7, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

October isn’t a traditionally associated with graduations, but last month the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office held a ceremony for graduates of the AISS program. AISS, or All-Inclusive Support Services, was founded more than 20 years ago to help ex-offenders transition...
Hampden County Victim-Witness Unit & Proposed Parole Law Changes

Hampden County Victim-Witness Unit & Proposed Parole Law Changes

by NEPM | Oct 22, 2019 | Show Segments

Violent crime devastates families, who can spend years spend years seeking justice for themselves and their loved ones. Victims’ advocates are among those closely watching two laws that could change parole laws for violent offenders, including allowing those...
Gender Gap Highlighted in Women’s Fund of Western Mass Report

Gender Gap Highlighted in Women’s Fund of Western Mass Report

by NEPM | Oct 16, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

Men continue to outpace women in pay equality, behavioral health, medicine, leadership position, and political representation. A new report from the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts show gender disparities are particularly wide in Hampden County. To learn why the...
The State We’re In: Health Concerns at the Hampden County Courthouse

The State We’re In: Health Concerns at the Hampden County Courthouse

by NEPM | Sep 20, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

The recent death of Springfield District Court Judge William Boyle has people talking about health concerns at the Hampden County Courthouse. Judge Boyle died from ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Six years earlier, Judge Robert Kumor, who occupied...
Way Finders Addresses Affordable Housing Issues in Springfield

Way Finders Addresses Affordable Housing Issues in Springfield

by Geoffrey Oldmixon | May 7, 2019 | Economy, Show Segments

Helping people find affordable housing is a challenge across the state, and especially here in Western Massachusetts. Peter Gagliardi, President and CEO of Way Finders in Springfield, explains the ways in which his organization offers support and other services to...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden County Celebrates 50 Years

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden County Celebrates 50 Years

by NEPM | Jan 3, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

For more than 100 years nationally, and 50 years in Hampden County, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been helping children’s by matching them with caring adults to guide them on a path to success. Connecting Point’s Veronica Garcia sat down with Executive Director...
Springfield Gun Buyback with DA Gulluni & Dr. Barry Sarvet

Springfield Gun Buyback with DA Gulluni & Dr. Barry Sarvet

by NEPM | Dec 19, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

A gun buyback was held in Springfield last weekend to help people get rid of unwanted guns in their homes. The Springfield gun buyback was a collaboration between the between the Hampden District Attorney’s Office, Baystate Medical Center, and Big Y. Carolee...
Page 1 of 3123»
Connecting Point is a
NEPM logo white local production
Twitter feed is not available at the moment.

Connecting Point is a production of:

NEPM white logo
  • Home
  • Show Segments
  • Digital Exclusives
  • Full Episodes
  • Livestream
  • nepm.org
Copyright 2024 All Rights Reserved | Site by Itabix
Episode Reminder

Thanks for your interest! Enter your name and email address to get a reminder when the show is about to start.

    Divided
    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.
     

    CONTINUE READING

    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)
    PlayPlay
    ‘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

    CONTINUE READING

    CONTINUE READING

    CONTINUE READING

    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)
    PlayPlay
    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.

    CONTINUE READING

    CONTINUE READING

    CONTINUE READING

    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution
    PlayPlay
    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

    CONTINUE READING

    CONTINUE READING

    CONTINUE READING

    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
    PlayPlay
    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

    CONTINUE READING

    CONTINUE READING

    CONTINUE READING

    Four Phantoms Brewing Company
    PlayPlay
    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

    CONTINUE READING

    CONTINUE READING

    CONTINUE READING

    previous arrowprevious arrow
    next arrownext arrow
    Episode Questions/Comments

    Fill out the following form to send your comment or question to us