Massachusetts
US Dept. of Education investigates complaint of alleged anti-Palestinian harassment at UMass Amherst
The civil rights complaint alleges that despite repeated communication to over a dozen administrators and officials, UMass Amherst, was "extremely slow to take action" against anti-Palestinian harassment on campus.
Housing and climate change in New England
With more precipitation in New England — and more intense storms — property owners are taking action to prevent flooding. But for some, the best choices may seem counterintuitive.
The Fabulous 413
Tony Dunne
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NEPM
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.
The Rundown with Carrie Saldo
Joyce Skowyra
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NEPM
Today on The Rundown, panelists discuss a controversy about potential state border tolls, the latest plans for connecting eastern and western Massachusetts by a future rail system, how the changing climate is impacting local residents, and more.
Documentary
"At Sword's Point" recounts a pivotal moment in American history when Joseph McCarthy’s Red Scare found its first true target in the labor movement of the United Electrical Workers in Greenfield, Massachusetts in the early 1950s. Broadcast on 88.5 NEPM on Saturday, May 4 at noon and Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m.
Commentary
Commentator Robert Chipkin says he is, predictably, not too happy with the results. But actually, he admits, he's not entirely unhappy, either.
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Can't-Miss Stories
- More delays, higher costs, erased penalties as MBTA changes deal with Springfield manufacturer
- A new North Adams Regional Hospital opens, admits its first patient
- Like other Mass. towns, Great Barrington sued over millions in cannabis 'impact' fees
- Back-and-forth continues between Smith College and students as sit-in nears a week
- Federal database says Springfield museum has Native remains from central Mass. The museum disagrees.
State control of Holyoke Public Schools