WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

We put the NEPM staff to the test to see if they can pick out Hadley-grown asparagus from asparagus grown from other places, McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern who, as always, has a lot to cover, and learn about Cancer Connection's fundraiser, "Grateful Bed."

ists discuss the evolving Cannabis Control Commission, DOGE’s decision to close Springfield’s Small Business istration, a call for more water protections for the Quabbin Reservoir and much more.

It's June and officially Pride Month, Springfield, Greenfield and Pittsfield will celebrate with parades this weekend.

We celebrate continue to celebrate Pride Month with The Big Gay Speakeasy in Adams, this weekend's Queer Joy Fun Fair and explore baneful v.s. baleful with the Word Nerd.

In the days leading up to the 2023 Springfield mayoral election, the campaign of challenger Justin Hurst was accused of paying voters to choose him. Hurst has vehemently denied the allegations.

We talk to actor Sam Waterston about the screening of "The Killing Fields" at The Triplex, get a rundown of the festivities to come at Franklin County Pride and learn about jam with Beaumont's Berries.

It's been 5 days since federal agents detained a landscape gardener from his job outside Creative Building Solutions on Maple Avenue in Great Barrington. Owners of the building say the agents were wearing masks and refused to show IDs.

We learn how the Community Foundation is increasing equity in western Mass., celebrate aging at Glenmeadow Retirement Living and check in with Mr. Universe during this uncertain time for research funding.

We check out the Shea Theater's dynamic screening of "Gamera v.s. Guiron," chat with hosts of Boston Public Radio Jim Braude and Margery Eagan and musician Jill Sobule with Erin McKeown for Live Music Friday.

We speak to Jen Pollins of the School for Contemporary Thought about youth dance programming, speak with author Varla Ventura about her new book, "Enchanted Plants," and learn about The Garden Conservancy's Open Gardens event at one of the locations for viewing in Greenfield.