Elizabeth Román
Managing Editor for NewsElizabeth Román is the managing editor of news at NEPM, where she edits daily news stories. She's also working to expand the diversity of sources in our news coverage and is exploring ways to create more Spanish-language news content.
Elizabeth is a lifelong resident of Springfield. She is a graduate of Holyoke Community College and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
She joined NEPM in March of 2022 after reporting for nearly two decades at the Springfield Republican. In recent years, she has also edited El Pueblo Latino, co-founded Colectivo de Medios Latinos, and appeared as a panelist on NEPM's The Short List and Connecting Point.
She can be reached at elizabeth_roman [at] nepm.org.
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Protestors joined rallies in Amherst, Easthampton, Northampton, South Hadley, Wilbraham and the Berkshires as part of a day of national mobilization. -
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Five international students have had their visas revoked and student statuses terminated by the federal government, according to UMass Amherst Chancellor Javier Reyes. -
The proposed regulation would prevent non-age restricted retail establishments like convenience stores and gas stations from selling nicotine pouches in Amherst. -
The light show in Springfield's Forest Park will run through Jan. 5, 2025. -
Massachusetts ha asignado $30 millones en subsidios a 13 autoridades de tránsito regionales para brindar servicios públicos de transporte gratuitos por un año. -
Massachusetts has allotted $30 million in grants to 13 Regional Transit Authorities in Massachusetts to provide year-round, fare free public transportation services.
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Hay más de 300,000 puertorriqueños viviendo en Massachusetts, según un estudio del Gastón Institute en la Universidad de Massachusetts Boston. -
A comedian at a rally for Donald Trump made disparaging comments about Puerto Rico. Springfield and Holyoke have large Puerto Rican populations. -
Springfield's longest serving mayor Domenic Sarno announced Friday he has been diagnosed with cancer. He will continue his duties through his recovery, he says. -
The Springfield Conservatory of the Arts held a concert culminating Hispanic Heritage Month and honoring the music of Latin greats like Celia Cruz.
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