Five years ago today, a tornado tore through Springfield MA. My friend, radio journalist Nancy Cohen and I covered it and she has a wonderful radio piece on NEPR today looking back on the effects. Here is the link. http://nepr.net/news/2016/05/30/five-years-after-tornados-thrashing-a-springfield-community-strives-for-progress-unity/
Democratic presidential candidate, US Sen. Bernie Sanders I-Vt., brought his campaign to the Mass Mutual center in Springfield, MA. today Oct,3 201. Speaking to a crowd of over 6000, Sanders captivated the room with his message of hope by working together to end wealth inequality. I have covered a few […]
Elizabeth Warren stopped by the Student Prince in Springfield, MA. during a state wide tour yesterday after announcing her candidacy for the Senate. 9-14-11. For an audio report and the full story by Mary Serreze of Northamptonmedia.com, go this LINK . To find out more about Elizabeth Warren’s campaign go […]
The morning after the Springfield tornado I spent the day walking the city with Nancy Cohen from WNPR documenting the damage from the storm and people’s efforts to try reconstruct their lives. Here is a link to a Springfield Tornado Slideshow of those images along with music composed and performed […]
The Tornado that ripped through Springfield Mass yesterday left the survivors happy to still be alive, yet overwhelmed as to how to undo the damage done. As I walked through the streets today I was shocked at just how much was destroyed in so short a time. In this photo […]
Springfield MA. 2/22/11 Over 300 Local union members and supporters rallied in support of the Wisconsin union protesters yesterday on the steps of city hall. Just across the street a small group of 15 tea party members held a counter demonstration. I applaud the right of all people to express […]
Saran wrap man. Walking down main street in Springfield MA, I found this man next to a bar tied up a few feet off the ground with saran wrap to a telephone pole. On him were written the words “worlds gayest man” The two of his friends who had strung […]
