Western Massachusetts
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Protestors across Western Massachusetts joined others across the state and the nation in "No Kings" rallies denouncing everything from ICE raids to cuts in food assistance benefits.
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K&E Theatre Group tells us about their production of Sondheim's "Sunday in the Park with George," composer Rafiq Bhatia shares his two solo albums and his picturesque modern sounds, and Norma Dream performs on Live Music Friday.
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On The Rundown, panelists discuss why some schools in western Mass. have lower vaccination rates, the Pittsfield man who is back at home after being unlawfully detained by ICE, and a pilot program to clean up nips.
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