Why is Joe Kennedy III challenging Senator Ed Markey and why now?

Congressman Joe Kennedy III states his case for why he should be your newest Senator. And he’s coming to the…

The Articles of Impeachment Have Been Delivered: McGoverning with McGovern

Congressman Jim McGovern pulls back the veil on the pomp and circumstance with the delivery of the Articles of Impeachment.…

The Superbad origins of the word “Samesies”: WORD NERD

Emily Brewster, resident wordster from Merriam-Webster, on what part of the world and what movie originating in that part of…

Wont you go watching “Matilda” with me?

Amherst Leisure Services Community Theater’s annual musical is the must see musical stage production of the Valley year after year.…

Venus Has Volcanoes?

MR. Universe, Hampshire College astronomer Dr. Salman Hameed, on some exciting new findings about volcanoes and Venus and how those…

A Diabetic Alert Dog for Julia Nicholas-Duprey

Julia Nicholas-Duprey has been hanging around the River studios since she was about 5 years old. Even though she is…

Red Blends for Winter 2020: WINE SNOBS

Now that the holidays are over and there is nothing but winter. Nothing helps Monte get through these dark times…

What are the 2020 priorities for McGovern and The Rules Committee?

Now that his House has handled impeachment what are the priorities of the House and the Rules Committee? US Congressman…

Camp-It’s Not Just For Boy Scouts Anymore: WORD NERD

Emily Brewster,  resident wordster, from Merriam-Webster on one of the 2019 Word of The Year runners-up: camp! https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/camp-a-merriam-webster-word-of-the-year-2019-runner-up  

A Sparkling 2020! WINE SNOB

Want to toast on New Year’s Eve but don’t want to pay for Champagne? Here are some affordable options to…