Magazine Archive
Magazine Archive
All that Jazz: Ruth Griggs on the Music of a Lifetime
It may have taken a lifetime, but Ruth Griggs has fallen in love with jazz. The board president of the Northampton Jazz Festival shares how the genre shaped her life.
From Backpacks to Butterflies
The transition to a new school year is exciting but stressful. Using proactive sensory strategies and movement breaks can help ease the adjustment for children and families alike.
DNA’s Taste of Northampton is a ‘Gift of Love’
Northampton's beloved celebration of local food, music, and community returns this month with a broader scope, featuring 47 organizations, two music stages, and free admission for all.
Tapestry Health: Community Health for Every Body
Tapestry Health serves approximately 20,000 people annually through reproductive healthcare, harm reduction, and community health programs, bringing vital services directly into western Massachusetts communities.
Small Projects, Big Returns
Adding real value to your home doesn't require full renovations. Here are 10 smart, high-impact projects that increase home value without substantial financial investment.
Medicare Made Easy
Turning 65 should be celebrated, not approached with anxiety over Medicare. A local broker agent explains common concerns and how to navigate enrollment with confidence.
What Do You Want Your Wealth to Say About You After You’re Gone?
One of the largest wealth transfers in history is underway. By aligning investments with your values, you can pass on not only wealth but a framework for future decisions.
Andrew Stein: Lion Whisperer
Andrew Stein, founder of CLAWS Conservancy, has dedicated his career to reducing human-wildlife conflict in Africa, providing communities with compassionate alternatives to protect both livestock and lions.
Franklin Land Trust Preserves Picturesque Western Mass
Since 1987, Franklin Land Trust has conserved over 37,000 acres across western Massachusetts, helping landowners protect their legacy as a generational transfer of farmland accelerates across the region.
In-Home Caregivers Provide Constant Comfort for Hospice Patients
Luci's Loving Care explains how professional home caregivers complement hospice teams, providing daily personal care and companionship so families can focus on meaningful time with loved ones.
Matilda Aileen Joins Northampton's Music Scene
Eleven-year-old singer-songwriter Matilda Aileen, who debuted her anti-bullying single "Rude Boy" on Spotify at age 10, uses music to turn life's joys and heartbreaks into words.
Across Western Mass, Stavros Breaks Barriers for People with Disabilities
For 50+ years, Stavros Center for Independent Living has empowered 8,000+ people monthly with free services including wheelchair repairs, therapy sessions, and accessibility ramp construction across western Mass.
Smart Ways to Use the Equity in Your Home
Home equity loans and HELOCs let homeowners fund renovations or consolidate debt strategically, but experts caution against using your home as collateral for routine spending or luxury purchases.
Home Inspection 101: When Buying a Home, What Types of Inspections Do I Need?
Every buyer should get three inspections: a general home inspection, radon testing (critical in western Mass's granite geology), and a wood-destroying insect inspection to protect their investment.
Familiar Faces: ISAAC WEINER & DANNY MCCOLGAN
They've been chasing their first summer together for 16 years. Danny McColgan was 19 and Isaac Weiner 21 when they met through a mutual friend and felt an instant connection.
Historic Deerfield Explores the Area’s Central Role in the American Revolution
From the riverbanks and meetinghouses of western Massachusetts, where ordinary citizens wrestled with extraordinary ideas, Deerfield stood at the crossroads of loyalty and rebellion during the American Revolution
Values-Based Sustainable Investing in a Socially Responsible and Sustainable Future
Values-Based Sustainable Investing identifies investment opportunities that favor companies operating in a clean, fair and efficient manner, creating products and services that address megatrends like the transition from fossil fuels and electrification.
Your Home's Sunscreen & Summer Fun Go Hand-in-Hand
Warm temperatures and humidity turn siding, roofs, decks, patios, walkways, pool areas and fences into a five-star resort for green growth — creating real safety hazards and costly damage if left unchecked.
Electrical Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Flickering lights and unreliable outlets are often early warning signs – not random glitches. While some causes are minor, others point to deeper electrical problems that can become dangerous if ignored.