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Artist Alvilda Sophia Anaya-Alegría: Healing Through Art

Artist Alvilda Sophia Anaya-Alegría: Healing Through Art

by NEPM | Sep 8, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments, Social Issues

2022 marks the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Maria, which devastated the island of Puerto Rico and its residents. Artist Alvilda Sophia Anaya-Alegría experienced that devastation firsthand and turned to art to document the hurricane and heal from the trauma caused by...
Dakin Humane Society Assists Animals in Puerto Rico

Dakin Humane Society Assists Animals in Puerto Rico

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

Hurricane Maria devastated not only the people of the island of Puerto Rico, but its animal population as well. Representatives fromDakin Humane Society recently visited the island to help the local animal population. Carolee McGrath sat down with Dr. Sherri Therrien...
New Arrivals Program at Holyoke Community College

New Arrivals Program at Holyoke Community College

by NEPM | Feb 6, 2019 | Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Maria “Gina” Crespo was a medical technician in her native Puerto Rico. Struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Crespo relocated to western Massachusetts about a year ago to live life fully. Crespo credits the New Arrivals Program at Holyoke...
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Calls for Marshall Plan to Rebuild Puerto Rico

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Calls for Marshall Plan to Rebuild Puerto Rico

by NEPM | Jan 28, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Elizabeth Warren’s 2020 presidential tour continued last week in South Carolina, on the heels of a swing through San Juan. Sixteen months after the U.S. territory and was devastated by Hurricane Maria, Warren used the trip to call for a Marshall Plan to help...
Hurricane Maria: Educating Evacuees / Educando a los evacuados

Hurricane Maria: Educating Evacuees / Educando a los evacuados

by NEPM | Jan 1, 2019 | Education, Hurricane Maria, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

Hurricane Maria caused a major disruption for many young students in Puerto Rico, as thousands came to the United States and enrolled in schools here. Carolee McGrath visited Holyoke and Springfield — two districts that took in hundreds of students from Puerto Rico—to...
HCC Program Helps Puerto Rican Nurses Get Mass. Licenses

HCC Program Helps Puerto Rican Nurses Get Mass. Licenses

by NEPM | Dec 12, 2018 | Education, Health & Fitness, Show Segments

After Hurricane Maria, many skilled nurses were forced to leave Puerto Rico.  A new program at Holyoke Community College helps these Puerto Rican nurses attain licenses to practice in Massachusetts. Known as the “Western Mass Pipeline for Puerto Rican Nurses,” the...
Springfield Volunteers Help Puerto Rico Rebuild

Springfield Volunteers Help Puerto Rico Rebuild

by NEPM | Dec 10, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

Since Hurricane Maria struck in September 2017, recovery efforts have been focused on Puerto Rico’s most populated and most popular areas. New England Regional Council of Carpenters Local 336 member Carlos Melendez and former carpenter Springfield City Council...
Nueva Esperanza Volunteers Will Rebuild Homes in Puerto Rico

Nueva Esperanza Volunteers Will Rebuild Homes in Puerto Rico

by NEPM | Sep 26, 2018 | Hurricane Maria, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

One year after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, people are still in need of help. A group of volunteers from Western Massachusetts, led by Nueva Esperanza, will be heading to the island for two weeks in October to help rebuild homes in Puerto Rico. Carolee...
Hurricane Maria: One Year Later — A CP / Presencia Report

Hurricane Maria: One Year Later — A CP / Presencia Report

by NEPM | Sep 20, 2018 | Hurricane Maria, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Reflect on disastrous 2017 Hurricane Maria, which resulted in the largest blackout in U.S. history. Hosted by Presencia’s Veronica Garcia, the Presencia/Connecting Point special looks at western New England’s provisions for Puerto Rican evacuees. Is there enough...
Hurricane Maria: A Look Back / Una mirada atrás

Hurricane Maria: A Look Back / Una mirada atrás

by NEPM | Sep 20, 2018 | Hurricane Maria, Show Segments

On September 20th of 2017, a category 4 hurricane slammed into Puerto Rico. When it was over, Hurricane Maria was regarded as the worst natural disaster on record to affect Dominica and Puerto Rico, and the deadliest Atlantic hurricane since Hurricane Jeanne in 2004....
Hurricane Maria: Finding Work / Encontrando trabajo

Hurricane Maria: Finding Work / Encontrando trabajo

by NEPM | Sep 20, 2018 | Hurricane Maria, Show Segments

For those displaced by Maria, finding work can be difficult but there is help available. Career centers all over Massachusetts received funding from a national emergency grant aimed at helping evacuees enter the workforce here in Massachusetts. Connecting Point’s...
Hurricane Maria: One Family’s New Life in Springfield / Una nueva vida familiar en Springfield

Hurricane Maria: One Family’s New Life in Springfield / Una nueva vida familiar en Springfield

by NEPM | Sep 20, 2018 | Hurricane Maria, Show Segments

Prior to Hurricane Maria, the city of Springfield was already one of the largest Puerto Rican communities in the country. Those numbers have only increased since the storm, with the influx of those displaced by Maria settling in the greater Springfield area....
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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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