Elizabeth Román
Executive Editor of NewsElizabeth Román runs the NEPM newsroom as the executive editor. 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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El primer foro es esta noche a partir de las 5:30 p.m. y brindará a los candidatos de todos los escaños del concejo municipal la oportunidad de reunirse con votantes. -
The first forum is tonight[Monday] beginning at 5:30 p.m. and will give candidates for all of the city council ward seats a chance to meet with voters. -
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. -
This year's parade theme is "Afro-Boricua" in honor of the deep African influences that shape Puerto Rican identity from music, dance, and art — to language, spirituality, and traditions. -
The Massachusetts Democratic Convention was held in Springfield with thousands of delegates attending the event at the MassMutual Center. -
The Big E fair on the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds is set to open for the season on Sept. 12, 2025 -
For nearly 20 years Springfield City Hall has flown the Ecuadorian flag to celebrate the country's independence and local Ecuadorians who have contributed to the city's culture. -
Residents in Springfield, Northampton, Pittsfield, Westfield and other communities across western Massachusetts protested on 'No Kings Day.' -
Al descubrir la jardinería durante la pandemia, Shayla Burge ha aprendido mucho sobre el cuidado personal a través del cuidado de plantas y sus productos. -
Discovering gardening during the pandemic, Shayla Burge has learned a lot about self care through caring for her plants and produce.
