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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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The agreement announced Wednesday afternoon would pull the $251 million from the so-called Transitional Escrow Account to help pay for fiscal 2024 shelter system costs, with another $175 million from the fund available in the new budget year that starts July 1.
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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.
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The First Congregational Church in Great Barrington is considering whether to stop ringing church bells at night after neighbors said it was keeping them awake.
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An alarming number of Massachusetts school districts are struggling right now to balance budgets for the upcoming year. Significant job cuts and academic program cancellations are on the table.
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The Michaels Group, which owns the Bergen Circle property, upgraded windows, flooring, kitchens and bathrooms, among other things, across the 200 units.