Tony Dunne/NEPMPolice and the district attorney in Franklin County turn property seized in a cannabis bust into millions in revenue; how are they spending it?![The UMass campus overlooking academic buildings and the W.E.B. Du Bois library [far left].](https://image.staticox.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpr.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F514924a%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F4032x2268%2B0%2B0%2Fresize%2F480x270%21%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%252Fa9%252F56%252F25581c7a4eb1bd73805ad27419e4%252Fimg-0521.jpg)
Nirvani Williams/NEPMFollowing cuts to the U.S. Department of Education, Massachusetts lawmakers take testimony from state education officials as FY26 budget-making resumes, following a week off.
This is the world premiere performance of A Very 413 Christmas Carol, commissioned by New England Public Media and recorded live at Tree House Brewing Company in South Deerfield on Dec. 4, 2024. Starring Elizabeth Perkins as Ebeneeza Scrooge, and featuring a cast of NEPM hosts, reporters, and special guests.
Evan Goodchild/Goodchild MediaLegacies: Stories of Black History in the 413 is an exploration of the Black experience in western Massachusetts through the lens of three stories that examine Black art, history, faith, and culture. Stories include one woman’s journey to find her roots, the work of pioneering AfriCOBRA artist and muralist Nelson Stevens, and the enduring history of Mount Calvary Baptist Church and its congregation. Hosted by Erika Slocumb
The Dinosaur Footprints is the home to one of the largest track collections that can be seen by the public in their original location. While you’re there, try and find as many tracks as you can. These are real live dinosaur footprints that were first made 200 million years ago!
Welcome to Chicopee Falls, home to an incredible bounty of underwater fossils! At this stop, you’ll hear from Paul Olsen, a paleontologist who shares his experience of examining one of Edward Hitchcock’s most unusual fossil finds, and diving for fossil fish in the falls. You’ll be inspired to search for your own revealing discoveries!
The Rundown is back to discuss the results of the Massachusetts primary elections, both local and statewide, and the start of a new school year at UMass Amherst, where students have conflicted feelings.
Unprecedented: Stories from the 2024 DNC examines the experiences and perspectives of Massachusetts attendees and others at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
Unprecedented: Stories from the 2024 DNC examines the experiences and perspectives of Massachusetts attendees and others at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
Unprecedented: Stories from the 2024 DNC examines the experiences and perspectives of Massachusetts attendees and others at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
Unprecedented: Stories from the 2024 DNC examines the experiences and perspectives of Massachusetts attendees and others at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
Red in a Blue State examines the backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of Massachusetts attendees and others at the 2024 RNC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The fourth day had the theme "Make America Great Once Again."
Red in a Blue State examines the backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of Massachusetts attendees and others at the 2024 RNC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The third day had the theme "Make America Strong Once Again."