Word Nerd: MW’s Word Of The Day

It’s a free and easy way to expand your vocabulary, and it’s edited by our very own Emily Brewster, Resident…

Meltdown 2016: JJK-Jarrett J. Krosoczka

The man (and his lovely wife) behind the author end of Meltdown reminds us of how this festival for your…

Rep. Jim McGovern in Cuba

Part of The President’s historic entourage, our U.S. Congressman returns to the island he’s been fighting for since the 70’s.…

Mr. Universe: ‘Sepideh’ at Amherst Cinema

Mr. Universe is an astronomer AND a film buff. Hear his thoughts on the new documentary “Sepideh”. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/mr-universe-sepideh-review

STEVEN WRIGHT: ON AREA CODES AND SURREALISM

Massachusetts based comedian, Steven Wright, returns to Northampton to perform, but he used to live here. How did surrealistic painting…

Word Nerd: The Exceptions Quiz

Do not take exception to this Merriam-Webster quiz administered to Monte by Word Nerd, Emily Brewster. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/word-nerd-exceptions-quiz

Mr. Universe: A Galaxy Far, Far, Far, Far, Far Away

Sure, it’s got a boring name: GN-z11. But this little smudge of a galaxy is an amazing snapshot of the…

Boy Toy. Girl Toy. Boy, oh boy.

Northampton’s Dan Nessel from DadDoes.com has taken on The Toy Industry Association, asking them to get rid of “Boy Toy…

Why We Campout For The Cancer Connection

Meet Wendy Berg, Karen Jacobus, and Diane Gary. We hope their stories will motivate you to donate. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/cancer-conection-campout-x-why-we-camp-with-karen-jacobus-wendy-berg-diane-gary

How Josh Goldman Lit Up The Shea

While the whole thing has been a team effort, this mensch has basically dropped EVERYTHING and has been working tirelessly…