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The Riversound Cafe with Joan Holliday: Afternoons on The River

Tune in every weekday from 3 PM to 7 PM (6 on Fridays) as Joan plays a music mix showcasing…

The Back Porch with Jim Olsen – Sunday mornings on WRSI

Join veteran River host Jim Olsen on Sunday mornings from 9 am to noon for the best in American roots…

Help end diaper need in the Valley with the United Way’s Diaper Drive this month!

Did you know that one in three American families report experiencing diaper need? Diapers can cost as much as $100…

Contest Rules for A Grand in Your Hand

From 4/24/23 through 6/16/23, listen each weekday from 6:00am to 6:00pm for the Grand In Your Hand contest keyword. There…

Help fill the Book Bus on Saturday, April 15th!

The Book Bus returns to The River’s parking lot on April 15th! Stop by 15 Hampton Avenue in Northampton, MA…

Meltdown 2023! Coming to Greenfield on April 22nd!

Meltdown is back again this year, but with a twist – we’re taking the show up the river from Northampton…

The Top 93 Songs of 2022: Our Final Countdown

We played them – and you voted on them! After tallying hundreds of votes cast by our listeners, here are…

Tell us your favorite new songs from 2022!

Time for the River’s Top 93 Songs of 2022 listener survey – your chance to tell us what your favorite…

Monte’s March XIII: A Huge Success!

Thank you to everyone who made Monte’s March such a success this year! Together we raised over $482,000 for The…

Support WRSI’s team at Will Bike 4 Food on Sept. 25th!

Will Bike 4 Food returns for its 12th year on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at the Lion’s Club Pavilion in Hatfield!…

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