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Increasing Hate Crimes in Massachusetts Create Police Response

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Hate crimes are on the rise in Massachusetts, with a 26.5% increase through 2022 to 2023. The 2023 Hate Crime Report in Massachusetts highlights a concerning streak that is…

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

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What happens when a major contributor to a small town’s water revenue disappears? In Northampton, a city that relies on retail services and manufacturing to sustain its…

Which Five College Campus Has the Highest Crime Rate? The Surprising Nuances of College Crime Data

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When thinking about campus crime, it’s easy to assume that the bigger the school, the bigger the problem – more students would naturally mean more incidents. However, recent…

Wrongful Drug Arrests in Northampton: What Are The Implications?

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Across the country, people are being falsely charged with drug offenses due to the increasing use of field drug tests from legal enforcement. Northampton is no exception…

Alessandra Simmons-Robles

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

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In a harsh blow to public health research, the National Institute of Health (NIH) announced a policy on February 7th implementing a sharp reduction in funding for “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.

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

Rising Evictions in Hampden County: How a Flawed Assistance Program May Be to Blame

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Known for its lively sports culture, prestigious universities, and top healthcare facilities, Massachusetts has earned a new accolade: ranking among the top 10 states with…

Yarid Monzon Deras

Trader Joe’s in Hadley: A Unionization Battleground

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Over the past year, Hampshire County has experienced a wave of unionization across various sectors, including medical centers, cafes, and retail franchises. One of those…

What happens when small towns keep getting smaller?

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With almost 60% of the 351 municipalities in Massachusetts reporting decreasing population, essential services such as roadways, public buildings, and broadband internet…

When Paychecks Don’t Arrive: The Cost of Delayed Wages in Massachusetts

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Imagine working 40 hours a week, counting on your paycheck to cover rent and groceries, only for it not to show up on time. In 2024, Massachusetts employers were fined over…

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. Calling…

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Existing Vaccine Skepticism in Western Mass Bodes Poorly Under Trump Admin.

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As of 2023, Berkshire, Franklin, and Hampden Counties collectively account for the highest rates of unvaccinated preschool and kindergarten-aged children in Massachusetts wit…

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