Safe Passage says the local lack of available housing is a major driver behind their shift in services. The organization's domestic violence emergency shelter has closed. Instead, the nonprofit will focus on intercepting violence earlier on, and advocating for public policy.

We take a look at the folx coming together to bring us Summer on Strong for the 3rd year running, sit down with the outgoing director and some graduating students of The Literacy Project, and Meet the Mayor with Gian-Louise Sciarra of Northampton.

Deemed a popular destination in the 1890 guide, "Carriage Driving in Western Massachusetts," there were asters, pinks and petunias, as well as cherries, plums and peaches. And, of course, the pansy.