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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 17h

The Trump administration says it will fund SNAP food aid for November, but only partially and with delayed disbursement.
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SNAP benefits will restart, but will be half the normal payment and delayed

About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in the food assistance known as SNAP. For the first time, the Trump administration stopped the payments due at the beginning of th...

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 3d

Don't miss this powerful choral concert in support of NEPM and the First Churches Organ Fund on Nov. 2. Illumine Vocal Arts Ensemble and guests will perform Maurice Duruflé’s extraordinary "Requiem" and more:
https://www.nepm.org/nepm-events/2025-10-24/i-was-glad-choral-concert-in-northampton

'I Was Glad:' Choral Concert in Northampton

A community event to support NEPM and the First Churches Organ Fund, hear choral works by Maurice Duruflé, Parry, Jonathon Dove and more on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. at First Churches of Northampton.

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 3d

Early voting in Northampton’s local election is underway with ballots being cast before the general election next week. The city’s mayoral candidates are taking on major issues this season, like the city budget, education, and downtown development.
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Mayor Gina Louise-Sciarra faces challenger Jillian Duclos in Northampton’s mayoral election

Early voting in Northampton’s local election is underway with ballots being cast before the general election next week. The city’s mayoral candidates are taking on major issues this season, like the c...

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 3d

The top five vote-getters will win seats as Springfield city councilors at large in Tuesday's election. All five incumbents from this term are running against three challengers.

There are 8 people vying for Springfield City Council at-large positions

The top five vote-getters will win seats as Springfield city councilors at large in Tuesday's election. All five incumbents from this term are running against three challengers.

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 3d

“Now we are 100% community-funded, and we’ve been talking to the community about the importance of keeping public media strong here in western Mass.,” NEPM President Matt Abramovitz said. “People have been responding.”
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In wake of federal cuts, Nov. 2 fundraiser planned for NEPM - Greenfield Recorder

Gill Indivisible is hosting a fundraiser at The People's Pint to benefit New England Public Media, which is facing a loss of federal funding.

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 3d

Easthampton voters will choose whether the interim mayor, the interim mayor's executive assistant, or a city council member will take office.
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In Easthampton, 3 city employees aim for mayor's office in ranked-choice ballot

Easthampton voters will choose whether the interim mayor, the interim mayor's executive assistant, or a city council member will take office.

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 3d

Happy #Halloween from your friends Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch and NEPM. 🎃

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 5d

As some health centers in Massachusetts pull back on gender-affirming care for minors to protect federal funding, Northampton-based TransHealth says they will continue to offer that care for young people.
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Amid federal pressure, WMass health center vows to continue gender-affirming care for youth

As some health centers in Massachusetts pull back on gender-affirming care for minors to protect federal funding, Northampton-based TransHealth says they will continue to offer that care for young peo...

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 5d

The neighborhood now has the 19th station in Springfield where residents can rent a pedal-assist e-bike.
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Valley Bike Share expands into Indian Orchard neighborhood in Springfield

The neighborhood now has the 19th station in Springfield where residents can rent a pedal-assist e-bike.

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 6d

In North Adams, Jennifer Macksey is seeking a third term as mayor. Scott Berglund is a former sales executive who moved to Massachusetts two years ago.
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In North Adams 2-term incumbent mayor faces newcomer

Jennifer Macksey is seeking a third term as mayor. Scott Berglund is a former sales executive who moved to Massachusetts two years ago.

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 7d

2030 may seem like a ways off, but Mass. lawmakers and officials are beginning preparations to ensure that every resident is properly counted in the next census taking.
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Massachusetts census looms; numbers could expose a state on the brink

2030 may seem like a ways off, but Mass. lawmakers and officials are beginning preparations to ensure that every resident is properly counted in the next census taking.

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 10d

On The Rundown: state action on spending in sheriff's offices, a Franklin County student needs survey, how the Trump administration is affecting higher ed, and No Kings protests: https://www.nepm.org/therundown/2025-10-24/sheriffs-spending-student-needs-in-franklin-county-413-no-kings-protests

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 13d

The morning of May 8th, Rosanne Ferreira-De Oliveira, was detained by ICE on Eureka Street in Worcester. It was just supposed to be a normal workday for her as a house cleaner. NEPM's Nirvani Williams speaks with Adam Bass from @masslive.bsky.social about the story
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ICE detainee recounts injury during arrest, officers refusal to provide meds

The morning of May 8th, Rosanne Ferreira-De Oliveira, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Eureka Street in Worcester. It was just supposed to be a normal workday for her as a house ...

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 16d

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.
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'We're all on the menu': WMass residents come out in droves for 'No Kings' protests

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.

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 16d

A story 250 years in the making.

The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt premieres Nov. 16 #onNEPM TV.

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 16d

The protests will be held across the region from Springfield to Amherst and North Adams.
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WMass communities join national 'No Kings' protests

The protests will be held across the region from Springfield to Amherst and North Adams.

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 17d

Today on The Rundown: low vaccination rates at some western Mass. schools; a Pittsfield man who is back at home after being unlawfully detained by ICE, and a pilot program to clean up nips. Listen: https://www.nepm.org/therundown/2025-10-17/mass-vaccination-rates-ice-in-the-berkshires-nips-cleanup

Greta Jochem, investigations editor at the Springfield Republican, The Rundown host Carrie Saldo and NEPM reporter Nirvani Williams at NEPM Studios in Springfield on Friday, Oct. 17.

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 17d

Health experts say vaccine skepticism has long been a feature of both Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, setting the stage for highly contagious diseases like measles to potentially find a foothold.
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What's leading Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket parents to bypass vaccines?

Health experts say vaccine skepticism has long been a feature of both islands, setting the stage for highly contagious diseases like measles to potentially find a foothold.

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 17d

Media Lab participant, Au'dahcey Hickson, interviews Emely Rumble, author of "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx."
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Emely Rumble explores healing power of literature in her debut book 'Bibliotherapy in the Bronx'

Media Lab participant, Au'dahcey Hickson, interviews Emely Rumble, author of "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx."

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NPR @npr.org · 18d

Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died. n.pr/4qjVMDS

NPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg has died

Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died.

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 18d

Media Lab participant, Davien Landrau, interviews Nicholas Day, author of "A World Without Summer" and "The Mona Lisa Vanishes."
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The eruption of a volcano and the creation of Frankenstein inspire Nicholas Day's 'A World Without Summer'

Media Lab participant, Davien Landrau, interviews Nicholas Day, author of "A World Without Summer" and "The Mona Lisa Vanishes."

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 19d

Although standard vaccines are required by Massachusetts, it's up to local school districts to enforce the mandate - and they really don't want to keep children out of school.
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Some WMass schools fall far behind on childhood vaccines, posing challenge to districts

Although standard vaccines are required by Massachusetts, it's up to local school districts to enforce the mandate - and they really don't want to keep children out of school.

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 20d

In 1987, about 150 Mass. kindergartners received religious exemptions, allowing them to not get one or more vaccines. That group accounted for less than 0.2% of the total incoming class that year. For the 2024-25 school year, that number reached 870 — just over 1.3%.
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These Massachusetts parents sought religious exemptions to vaccines. We asked them why.

The reasons are deeply nuanced and varied, meaning the exemption covers a wide variety of circumstances.

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 21d

Superintendent of the Springfield Public Schools, Sonia Dinnall, accompanied the students, teaching them about her job and showing them around the school district office.
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Springfield middle, elementary students get to be 'Superintendent for a Day'

Superintendent of the Springfield Public Schools, Sonia Dinnall, accompanied the students, teaching them about her job and showing them around the school district office.

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 21d

Municipalities report out that rising costs, revenue-raising restrictions, and sluggish state aid are squeezing local government budgets.
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Massachusetts towns face a budget squeeze as Boston fiddles with funding

Municipalities report out that rising costs, revenue-raising restrictions, and sluggish state aid are squeezing local government budgets.