YOUTH

We check out what's in store for the 9th annual Franklin County Pride, learn how Resilient Community Arts in order of 413 Gives Day, and take a tour of Carrot Corner Farm.

We talk to hosts of The Tumble Science Podcast before the 2026 Joke-Ha-Thon fundraiser kicks off, get a Black historical perspective of the 250th, and have our latest Local Hero Spotlight with McKinstry Farms.

We hear live music with Pamela Means, speak with author Tom Perrotta about his new book, "Ghost Town," and check in with Mr. Universe.

A few hundred middle and high schoolers from western Massachusetts presented a variety of ideas this week at a civics showcase in Springfield. Showcases are taking place around the state, in an effort to teach students about civic engagement and community service.

We check out the re-imagined approach to foster care with the Treehouse Foundation and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We check out the 2nd annual R.I.S.E. Fest coming to Northampton and check in Rep. Jim McGovern.

We visit Flora Farm in Haydenville, check out how the youth is fighting for a sustainable future at the Future Planet Fiesta, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

A Chicopee, Massachusetts, man is facing felony and other charges related to the sexual exploitation of children. His arrest in West Springfield, Mass., on Friday came about following a multi-state, multi-agency sting operation.

We learnt he mysterious history of the 160-year-old stagecoach in Greenfield, we talk with local author M.J. Beasi about their debut book, "I Was a Teenage Death God," and find hope in the big picture with Mr. Universe.

Enlace de Familias, un centro de recursos familiares, lleva tres años ayudando a los residentes de Holyoke y a los negocios locales del área a reunirse para celebrar las festividades de Halloween.