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Remembering Western Mass Sportswriter Garry Brown

Remembering Western Mass Sportswriter Garry Brown

by NEPM | Feb 10, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Long-time beloved local sportswriter Garry Brown passed away in January at the age of 90. His legendary career spanned more than seven decades, with his first byline appearing in the 1950 edition of the Springfield Union News.   Brown’s work touched the lives of many...
MassLive’s Cynthia Simison Reflects on Covering 9/11 Locally

MassLive’s Cynthia Simison Reflects on Covering 9/11 Locally

by NEPM | Sep 10, 2021 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

The September 11th attacks may have taken place in New York City, the Pentagon, and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, but the events of that day impacted communities across the country, including right here in western Massachusetts.   Cynthia Simison, the...
A Holyoke Family’s Battle with COVID-19

A Holyoke Family’s Battle with COVID-19

by NEPM | Jun 1, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Damaris Pérez-Pizarro, is a reporter for El Pueblo Latino and The Springfield Republican. Last month, Pérez-Pizarro, reported on one Holyoke family’s battle with COVID-19. Four relatives were hospitalized, including one who works at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke....
The Republican Releases Regional Outlook 2020

The Republican Releases Regional Outlook 2020

by NEPM | Feb 20, 2020 | Economy, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Each year, The Republican devotes an entire newspaper section to regional economic development. Known as the Outlook, the section includes reporting on education, jobs, the arts, and more. One of the featured stores in Outlook 2020 focused on the city of Springfield....
Wayne Phaneuf, Western Mass Newspaperman & Historian, Retires

Wayne Phaneuf, Western Mass Newspaperman & Historian, Retires

by NEPM | Feb 17, 2020 | Show Segments

After a long and distinguished career, The Republican Executive Editor Wayne Phaneuf is retiring.  Phaneuf spent 50 years at the newspaper, starting in 1969. He is being succeeded by Cynthia Simison, the first woman executive editor in the newspaper’s 195-year...
Last Minute Deal Spares Downtown Springfield Businesses

Last Minute Deal Spares Downtown Springfield Businesses

by NEPM | Jan 9, 2020 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

The New England Farm Workers Council recently struck a deal with the city of Springfield to pay off nearly $356,000 in back taxes and fees. As a result, several of the Council’s downtown tenants, including The Student Prince Café and the Fort Restaurant, were able...
2019 Year in Photos with The Republican Photographers

2019 Year in Photos with The Republican Photographers

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

“A picture is worth a thousand words.” The adage is especially true for photojournalists, who capture current events with their lens. The Republican’s news photographers Don Treeger and Hoang ‘Leon’ Nguyen join Carrie Saldo for a 2019 Year in Photos...
The State We’re In: Government Shutdown Roundtable

The State We’re In: Government Shutdown Roundtable

by NEPM | Feb 1, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

It’s a busy time in both local and national politics. The deadline for filing proposed legislation in Massachusetts has passed. Legislators filed new bills, reintroduced old proposals, and even revamped old legislation for consideration this term. In national news,...
The Legacy of Springfield Republican Reporter Fred Contrada

The Legacy of Springfield Republican Reporter Fred Contrada

by NEPM | Nov 12, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Reporters Fred Contrada and George Graham were hired in the same week in 1987, and first worked together writing for the Connecticut edition of what was then the Union-News (now The Republican). Later, Contrada and Graham transferred to the Northampton bureau. They...
The State We’re In: 2018 Election Night Reporters’ Roundtable

The State We’re In: 2018 Election Night Reporters’ Roundtable

by NEPM | Nov 6, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

You’re voting. But what does it mean on the local level? Will there be more women in office in the Mass. State House? What will be the role and influence of U.S. Representative Richard Neal? How does the election affect life in western New England? And what...
The State We’re In: Political Hot Topics & Will Elizabeth Warren Run?

The State We’re In: Political Hot Topics & Will Elizabeth Warren Run?

by NEPM | Oct 5, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

This week’s roundtable discusses, dissects, and debates local, state and national politics. Will the state see its first recreational pot shop open this month? Does Governor Charlie Baker have a climate change problem? And will Senator Elizabeth Warren run for...
Springfield Police Probe with Reporter Stephanie Barry

Springfield Police Probe with Reporter Stephanie Barry

by NEPM | Oct 3, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Republican/MassLive reporter Stephanie Barry’s current reporting focuses on the Springfield Police Department. While reviewing transcriptions of depositions tied to a legal battle tied to allegations of excessive force by some members of the department, Barry...
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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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