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Emergency teaching licenses became available in Massachusetts in June 2020 to accommodate teacher candidates who could not complete their traditional training due to the pandemic, state officials said.
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We hang out with rising Americana artist Amythyst Kiah, prepare for Hampshire Pride this weekend with organizers Clay Pearson and Alden Peotter, and check out the connections between animation and classical music with the upcoming program, "Bugs Bunny at the Symphony" at the SSO.
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The former Water Department superintendent in Southampton, Massachusetts, admitted to violating the state’s conflict of interest law after he accepted valuable gifts, including a free ski trip, from the companies that provide the town with its water meters.
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We hear about a paint recycling program happening this weekend with the NHS Key Club, check in with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren about some hotbed issues on her side of congress, and hear about a monthly Queer Open Mic night at 10 Forward to keep the National Poetry Month spirit all year long.
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Legislators in the Massachusetts House passed a bill, among hundreds attached in amendments to the budget, aimed at disclosing the use of artificial intelligence in political messages.
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We invite Mr. Universe in for a chat with U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, head to the Berkshires to meet a winemaker encouraging everyone to drink more local wine, and bring in the noisy power trio True Jackie in for Live Music Friday.
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The Sheffield Historical Society will unveil a new headstone for Civil War veteran William Jones. Jones served as a member of the 54th regiment, one of the first Black regiments to serve in the war.
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The Arbor Day Foundation named Springfield as a “Tree City USA” 38 years ago for its efforts in tree care, Forestry Division upkeep and holiday observance.
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We hear about a CitySpace's artist grant program, get a peek at the History of Salsa event happening at 33 Hawley in Northampton, and Mcgovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.
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We check out NEPM's newest podcast with the creator, NEPM reporter Karen Brown, and find out more about the recent sale of Gateway City Arts to LightHouse Holyoke. Plus, Emily Brewster, the wordster from Merriam-Webster, answers a listener question about homonyms.