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A Palestinian-American playwright is bringing her one-woman show to Easthampton
After performing her one-woman show across the country for the past 14 years, Najla Said is approaching “Palestine” differently now. “I’ve done ‘Palestine’ twice or three times since Oct. 7 and it’s incredibly powerful,” she said. “It feels like a way to get out all the energy and anger and sadness and grief that I’ve been experiencing.”
Saluting Ghana Queen at Springfield Fashion Week
Ghana Queen Boutique lived up to its name by presenting a runway full of African-flavored prints for women and men during Springfield Fashion Week on Aug. 10 in downtown Springfield, Mass. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN.
Provincetown Carnival 2024: Expect a lot of Madonna, Beyonce, Marie Antoinette costumes
Carnival Week, the annual summer festival celebration in Provincetown that attracts tens of thousands of people to the tip of Cape Cod, is Aug. 17-24. “Carnival began in 1978 as a way of welcoming more LGBTQ people to Cape Cod,” said Trevor Pittinger, executive director of the Provincetown Business Guild, which started the...
Stop & Shop Under the Microscope: Harsh Reviews from Connecticut
In July, we reported that Stop & Shop had announced the upcoming closure of several grocery stores in Connecticut. The company's press release stated:. "Quincy, Mass. (July 12, 2024) — Stop & Shop today outlined the next steps in its growth strategy. As part of its commitment to investing in pricing and customer experience, the company will close 32 underperforming stores by the end of the year. Despite these closures, Stop & Shop will maintain a strong presence across its five-state footprint with more than 350 stores. Associates at the affected locations will be offered opportunities at other company locations."
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
UMass Seeking Felony Riot Charges Against Palestinian Activists
The following article, “UMass Seeking Felony Riot Charges Against Palestine Activists ” was originally published by The Shoestring on August 8, 2024. and is reposted here, with permission, via the Masswire News Service of the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism. Please contact The Shoestring directly for inquiries regarding further republication.
Mass AGO Awards Grant to Western New England University School of Law's Center for Social Justice
Western New England University School of Law’s Center for Social Justice has been awarded a $163,000 grant by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office to assist consumers defending credit card collection lawsuits. The Center for Social Justice is the only organization in western Massachusetts to receive one of five...
RJ is All About Saving Money and Living a Healthy Life [TUESDAY’S CHILD]
Rashawn, who likes to be called RJ, loves health and fitness, especially showing others how many push-ups he can do. RJ is a very kind and sweet boy who enjoys all sports including basketball and football. He loves computers, Legos, and his Sonic toys. RJ's favorite Christmas gift last year was a piggy bank so he could save money.
AI Controlled Traffic Lights Installed in Massachusetts
Massachusetts residents have some pretty wild reputations, whether it be our rabid sports fans or that sweet accent (which really only a very small percentage of us actually have) nothing quite defines us like our drivers. While New York might have the reputation of having the worst drivers in the...
New England animal shelters hope to give dogs their forever homes
BOSTON — Across the United States, countless dogs find themselves in shelters waiting for a second chance at life.The MSPCA holds several summer adoption events at its shelters across Massachusetts. Adoption fees for certain animals are waived as the shelters look to place them with loving homes. The Hotel...
MA No Preference movement looks to make Gaza an issue at Democratic National Convention
In Massachusetts more than 60,000 Democratic presidential primary voters filled in the circle for the "no preference" option, in many cases eschewing the Biden/Harris ticket to convey their distaste for the U.S. policy in the Middle East and its support of Israel in its conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Just one state delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week is listed as uncommitted on the Massachusetts Democratic Party list of delegates. But a spokesman...
Inmates say they're facing retaliation after speaking out about lack of prison programs
GARDNER - Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there.Back in March, a WBZ-TV I-Team report revealed that, in some cases, training and education programs listed in the Department of Correction (DOC) brochure weren't available to everyone or never existed. Advocates for prisoners say inmates are leaving prison unprepared with no skills.Inmates file lawsuitInmates at the North Central Correctional Institution, a medium/minimum security prison in Gardner, filed a lawsuit about the lack of programs there.Weeks after the I-Team report aired, the DOC...
Women’s Soccer’s Peric And Recinos Named To Atlantic 10 Preseason All-Conference Team
WASHINGTON, D.C. – University of Massachusetts women's soccer graduate student Hannah Peric and senior Bella Recinos earned a spot on the Atlantic 10 Preseason All-Conference Team, with Peric being one of four defenders and Recinos being one of three midfielders, as announced by the league on Wednesday morning. Additionally, the program was picked to finish fourth in the A-10 Women's Soccer Preseason Poll.
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