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Wrongful Drug Arrests in Northampton: What Are The Implications?

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Last June, a Northampton resident was charged with two and a half years in jail for drug possession. His name is Travis Albano, and his case was one of the 44 drug arrests…

Alessandra Simmons-Robles

$192 Million in Fines: The Cost of Wage Violations in Massachusetts

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It’s a staggering figure: $192,020,817. This is the total amount assessed in fines for labor violations in Massachusetts in 2024, according to Fair Labor Division…

Attacks on NIH Descend the Ivory Tower: Trump’s Campaign Against Public Health Research Has Ranging Local Impacts

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In lieu of recent executive orders seeking to restructure government spending, the National Institute of Health (NIH) announced a policy that limits the funding of “indirect…

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Discrepancies in Protective Orders Highlights Difficulty of Domestic Violence Resource Accessibility in Western Mass

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Last year, 19 people were murdered by an intimate partner in Massachusetts alone. According to Jane Doe Inc., a coalition against intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual…

Notable ways Northampton is helping its homeless population

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As the bitter frost of the winter snow continues to batter the homes of Smith students who anxiously await a snow day and the frigid winds make one trip to the campus center…

Phatamarha Noel

Taking a Closer Look at the Rise in Eviction Filings in Hampden County

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Massachusetts, often known for its rich history, prestigious universities, and picturesque landscapes has earned a new accolade: ranking among the top 10 states with the…

Yarid Monzon Deras

The Coca-Cola Plant’s Significant Contribution to Water Revenue in the City of Northampton

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Coca-Cola plant is projected to contribute 22% of the total water revenue in Northampton on a year by year basis if it continues operation.

Trader Joe’s in Hadley: A Unionization Battleground

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In 2023, a significant surge in union activity was observed, with 115,000 workers participating in union elections—the highest number in a decade, according to the Center…

What happens when small towns keep getting smaller?

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Declining populations, geographic barriers, and limited resources have left Western Massachusetts struggling to sustain essential services like roadways, municipal…

Which Five College Campus Has the Highest Crime Rate? The Answer Might Surprise You

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When thinking about campus crime, people might assume that the bigger the school, the bigger the problem. After all, this only makes sense – more students would naturally…

Lead Contamination in Massachusetts Drinking Water Poses Serious Health Risk to Children

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Every year, over 400 thousand people around the world die from lead exposure. This makes lead-related deaths comparable to the number of deaths from cigarettes, and over…

Northampton’s Public Schools at Risk? Community Rallies for More Funding Amid Budget Cuts

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On a rainy November night in 2024, over 60 teachers, parents, students, and community members gathered outside Northampton City Hall to demand more school funding, reported…

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Berkshire County Residents Hesitate to Vaccinate, Even Post-COVID.

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On Thursday Feb. 13, the Louisiana Department of Health announced it would stop “promoting” mass vaccination and instead encourage discussion of risks and benefits of…

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