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Massachusetts Academy of Ballet

Jan 22, 2020

When Charles and Rose Flachs decided transition out of successful careers as professional ballet dancers, they wanted to settle down in western New England. The …

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Safe Usage Sites for Drug Users

Jan 22, 2020

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is considering opening safe usage sites for drug users. At a safe usage site, those who use illicit drugs …

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Nolumbeka Project Preserves Native Culture

Jan 22, 2020

David Brule frequently heard fellow Native Americans says they didn’t know how to access their culture. Brule work with the Nolumbeka Project helps connect everyone, …

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Population Loss in the Berkshires

Jan 21, 2020

The most recent U.S. Census Bureau population estimates are out and its and up and down situation for Western Massachusetts. Like Massachusetts as a whole, …

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Dr. Stephen Zrike Leaves Holyoke Public Schools

Jan 21, 2020

Dr. Stephen Zrike, Receiver/Superintendent for Holyoke Public Schools, recently announced he’s stepping down in June. Dr. Zrike was first appointed in 2015, when the Holyoke …

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The State We’re In

Carrie Saldo sits down every week with government leaders, movers and shakers to chronicle the political landscape of the region. Continue Reading

Focus On: Arts & Entertainment

From local artists to full orchestra performances at Springfield Symphony Hall, CP brings you the best of western New England's arts and entertainment. Continue Reading

Focus On: Economy

Connecting Point's coverage of economic issues in western New England, including issues that affect small towns as well as statewide economic policy. Continue Reading

Focus On: Education

Take a look at the issues that effect western New England students at the preschool, elementary, high school, college level and beyond. Continue Reading

Focus On: Innovation

Explore how western New England's entrepreneurs are tackling problems through creative thinking and use of technology. Continue Reading

Focus On: Health

CP covers the health care stories that matter to western New England, including advice from local health professionals and cutting edge medical technology. Continue Reading
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21 Jan

At 7pm on #CPonWGBY: @HPSHolyoke Receiver/Superintendent @SzrikeHPS explains why he’s stepping down at the end of the school year. Then, tag along as the @MassDOT Dive Team inspects the underwater stability of a bridge in Palmer, MA. →💻 livestream at https://t.co/01ltfdK4GI

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21 Jan

Recipients of state-sponsored #healthcare have a new benefit— free or reduced admission to 100+ cultural sites across Mass —thanks to a partnership between @masscultural & @HealthConnector/ @CarrieSaldo gets the details about the new program on #CPonWGBY. https://t.co/NM7QxRo4CW

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20 Jan

Did you know #MLK gave the 1964 Commencement Speech at @SpfldCollege, and that the FBI tried to prevent the speech from happening? #CPonWGBY explores this little-known piece of local history. https://t.co/B1OQ18aWcN #MLKDay

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17 Jan

At 7pm, #CPonWGBY host @CarrieSaldo sits down @MassCultural's Anita Walker & @HealthConnector's Louis Gutierrez to learn more about a new program giving MassHealth enrollees free or reduced admission to over 100 cultural sites across MA.→💻 livestream at https://t.co/01ltfdK4GI

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16 Jan

Local sports reporters @RonChimelis & @MyWideWorld (Scott Coen) weigh in on the firing of Red Sox Manager Alex Cora. Then, go inside the classroom of GRAMMY-nominated #Belchertown elementary music teacher Geoff Gould. Tonight at 7pm on #CPonWGBY→💻 at https://t.co/01ltfdK4GI

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