Remembering June’s Tornado

The June 1st tornado had a lasting impression on many people, we talked with some of the areas first responders as well as people in the media and asked them to recall that day and how they reacted. Guests: Wayne Phaneuf, Editor,The Republican; Don Treeger, Republican...

Homeless Run

Pastor Greg Dyson organized a program at Springfield College called the “Homeless Run”. He and some college students take to the streets to help homeless people in need of food, shelter or anything they are able to give...

Spirit of Springfield

Storm clean-up in Forest Park caused some delays, but Springfield’s Bright Nights opens Wednesday as scheduled! Judy Matt joins Carrie Saldo in studio to discuss the details of the annual lights display as well as the downtown Balloon parade, featuring The Cat in The...

Friends of the Homeless

Bill Miller, Executive Director of Friends of the Homeless in Springfield and Daniella Rhodes, who is currently homeless, will discuss the increasing demand for homeless services in the area....

Mayflower Marathon

Local radio personalities Bax & O’Brien will attempt to collect enough food to fill three 48 Foot trailers with non-perishable food donations for the Open Pantry of Greater Springfield. The event runs from November 21st through Wednesday, November 23rd at the...

Clean Energy Connections

Clean Energy Connections – Building on Success is the region’s premier forum for cleanteach business-development information and networking. The event convenes business owners, entrepreneurs, financiers, educators, career seekers, community leaders, and public...

Rail Trail Series, part 2

RAIL TRAIL SERIES PART 2 Guest: Wayne Feiden, Director of Planning and Development, City of Northampton, Liz Stevens, Committee Member, McKnight Neighborhood, Scott Hanson, Principal Planner, City of Springfield and Sheila McElwaine, Advocate, Connecticut River Walk...
“Don’t Let This Story Go Away…”

“Don’t Let This Story Go Away…”

While covering a fundraiser this summer in Brimfield for victims of the devastating tornadoes that ripped through the region on June 1st, I was struck by several things: first, the repeated entreaties by everyone I talked to for continued assistance, and perhaps more...

Springfield Symphony Orchestra

Guests: Maestro Kevin Rhodes and Symphony Executive Director Michael Jonnes A preview of the upcoming 2011-12 Springfield Symphony Orchestra season of performances. The great romantics have always played a big role in their programs and their 11th season together is...

Tornado Follow Up

Guests: Gerald Hayes, VP Westfield State University, Nick Fyntrilakis, Asst. VP of Community Responsibility: Mass Mutual Financial Group. Hayes and Fyntrilakis are on loan from their employers to head up DevelopSpringfield, the nonprofit set up to lead the rebuilding...