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Mental Health Association of Greater Springfield Offers Help for Brain Injuries

Mental Health Association of Greater Springfield Offers Help for Brain Injuries

by NEPM | Jul 17, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

The Mental Health Association of Greater Springfield has supported people impacted by mental illness, developmental disabilities, homeless and those struggling with substance abuse for 60 years. Cheryl Fasano, President and CEO, joined host Carloee McGrath to discuss...
Could Springfield’s Indian Motorcycles Head Overseas?

Could Springfield’s Indian Motorcycles Head Overseas?

by NEPM | Jul 16, 2018 | Economy, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Indian Motorcycles, a former fixture in Springfield manufacturing, may be headed overseas, because of tariffs implemented by the Trump Administration. Robert Girard, Springfield Museums’ Indian Motorcycle expert, explores the history of Indian Motorcycle in the...
Springfield Children at Higher Risk for Asthma

Springfield Children at Higher Risk for Asthma

by NEPM | Jul 10, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Springfield children are being hit hard by asthma, with more than one in five of the city’s kids suffering from the condition. Kids in western Mass’s largest city are also twice as likely to wind up in the ER due to asthma symptoms.   Why are Springfield...
HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute Preps Students for MGM Springfield Jobs

HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute Preps Students for MGM Springfield Jobs

by NEPM | Jul 10, 2018 | Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments

MGM Springfield opens on August 24, and among the many job openings are positions at restaurants in the casino. The HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute, located in Holyoke, offed a free four-week course to prep line cooks for these new job opportunities.   Carolee McGrath...
How the Connecticut River Affects the Long Island Sound

How the Connecticut River Affects the Long Island Sound

by NEPM | Jul 9, 2018 | Public Affairs, Science & Environment, Show Segments

You probably don’t think about the Long Island Sound when you head to the Connecticut River, but actions in western Mass can affect the animal life and environment downstream. When sewer waste makes it into the river in Massachusetts and Connecticut, the waste...
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno Chief Diversity Officer Veto

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno Chief Diversity Officer Veto

by NEPM | Jul 2, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Many members of the Springfield City Council want a more diverse workforce, especially when it comes to leadership roles. A Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) is responsible for hiring and retaining minority employees. The Springfield City Council believes hiring a CDO...
IMPACT Youth Access Center Offers Substance Abuse, Mental Health Services

IMPACT Youth Access Center Offers Substance Abuse, Mental Health Services

by NEPM | Jun 28, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

The IMPACT Youth Access Center in Springfield helps connect young people (ages 16 to 21) who have mental health or substance abuse issues with career, housing, education, and other resources. IMPACT Center’s Kristine Rodriguez and Recovery Navigator’s...
Central City Boxing Provides Mentoring to Springfield Youth

Central City Boxing Provides Mentoring to Springfield Youth

by NEPM | Jun 12, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Officer Dean Fay founded Central City Boxing & Barbell Inc in 2016 using $60,000 of his own money to get the gym started. Located in an abandoned auto repair shop on the corner of Springfield, MA’s Belmont Avenue, the gym is now home to five coaches who use...
Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi on New Opioid Treatment Centers

Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi on New Opioid Treatment Centers

by NEPM | Jun 11, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Last year alone, more than 21,000 people died of opioid misuse. To combat this epidemic, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi has made opening two new opioid treatment centers a priority for his department. The Stonybrook Stabilization and Treatment Centers opening in...
The History and Future of Springfield’s Colony Club

The History and Future of Springfield’s Colony Club

by NEPM | Jun 11, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Once a Springfield institution, the storied Colony Club shut down in May. The elegant, members-only facility played host two six US Presidents during its 103-year history but declining membership and changing tastes led to its demise. MassLive/The Republican reporter...
Springfield September 11th Monument to be Built in Riverfront Park

Springfield September 11th Monument to be Built in Riverfront Park

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

The Springfield September 11th Monument will honor the lives lost during the terror attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. Volunteers hope to have the memorial built in Riverfront Park by the fall and are trying to raise $300,000 to pay for the...
Housing Those Displaced By Hurricane Maria in Springfield and Holyoke

Housing Those Displaced By Hurricane Maria in Springfield and Holyoke

by NEPM | May 24, 2018 | Hurricane Maria, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico, causing many residents to flee and seek refuge elsewhere, including many communities right here in western Massachusetts. But housing those displaced by Hurricane Maria can be complicated. Matthew Mainville,...
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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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