Dig into the week’s most important stories and know what’s up in western Mass. Join Carrie Saldo for The Rundown — where reporters from newsrooms across the region recap the biggest headlines and share their takes on the news and events that shaped the week in the 413.What do you think was the most important news event of the week? Share your thoughts at 413-225-4922 or via email at therundown@nepm.org.
Dig into the week’s most important stories and know what’s up in western Mass. Join Carrie Saldo for The Rundown — where reporters from newsrooms across the region recap the biggest headlines and share their takes on the news and events that shaped the week in the 413.What do you think was the most important news event of the week? Share your thoughts at 413-225-4922 or via email at therundown@nepm.org.
On The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss the shortage of primary care physicians in Massachusetts, and how one Greenfield medical practice is approaching the issue. Can it be remedied by state lawmakers?
State lawmakers consider re-establishing a panel to support the struggling journalism industry in Massachusetts. What could this mean for the survival of news organizations in the state?
Some residents of the town of Amherst have seen benefits from free bus fares. As western Massachusetts enjoys a summer of free PVTA rides, will we see a future of free transportation in the region?
Plus, we take a look at the latest school committee changes in Holyoke Public Schools as it transitions out of state receivership.
This week’s panel includes Dave Eisenstadter, state editor for MassLive; Matt Szafranski, editor-in-chief of Western Mass Politics & Insight; and NEPM reporter Caitlin Reardon.