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Inspired by her family’s history of alcoholism and personal journey to sobriety, Elizabeth “CJ” Mutti told me about how she aims to create a welcoming space for those seeking alternatives to traditional alcoholic beverages. For @masslivenews

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Dry Humor in Easthampton to be a liquor store with a twist — it’s alcohol-free https://t.co/d9Cr3SkGKp

The main focus of the Eagle Owl Foundation will be to educate the public on birds of prey. Their populations are small and so learning about these raptors could help us understand what’s needed to save these species.

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Meet Pumpkin — he’s helping one family share its passion for birds of prey https://t.co/DSJN8k9dgm

It was a pleasure speaking with fellow Franklin County residents Alaina Stamatis and Nick Williams about their business, Deep Thoughts Record Shop. I was happy to hear that they moved their location closer to home as they were commuting two hours to work prior to!

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Boston record store moves from Boston to Northampton and finds instant community https://t.co/OZjBnujGiB

CitySpace has been renovating Easthampton’s former town hall for the last 18 years. They transformed the first floor into a hub for local artists in western Mass. Now, the organization is working to transform upstairs into a space for community, art-related events, performances.

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Here's the next step in Easthampton’s old city hall transforming into an arts space https://t.co/DSSxbrHd8O

Storm participated in a fundraiser to raise money for her favorite dog park. Many pups participated and were able to raise hundreds of dollars! Here she is repping @UMassAmherst https://t.co/8ERkInHW2t

Writing about the world famous sport of pickleball was on my bucket list as a reporter. Read my story for @masslivenews about how six new accessible courts will be introduced to Ray Ellerbrook Athletic Fields in Northampton.

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New pickleball courts are coming to Northampton. Here’s where https://t.co/SaeoMBUtJq

Thank you Joshua Wallack for speaking with me! Wallack had told the son of Yankee Candle’s founder, Mick Kittredge to not “look at it as one wealthy family moving into the house, look at it as developing the land under and the 99% going up and having regular people live here.”

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Developers propose converting Yankee Candle founder's estate into 55+ housing, 25% affordable https://t.co/Y7eXA0qQcL

RT @PostGuild: A statement from Post Guild leadership on the Washington Post's decision to not endorse a presidential candidate https://t.c…

I love writing about the owner’s backstory. He moved from France to the U.S., wanting to become his own boss and a strong passion for food. He researched how American food establishments operated, and then opened a French cafe in Worcester. Now he’s expanding to Northampton!

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French café to expand to Northampton after falling in love with Thornes https://t.co/rwepaTFOFb

RT @USATODAY: TMZ, that graphic Liam Payne photo and the damage it caused https://t.co/SEI5iwwXeJ

I can’t think of a more perfect way to use your journalistic powers @TreaLavery!

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I decided to create a plain-language, all-in-one-place guide to housing court for anyone who is unsure of what to expect. it's taken a while for this to be ready for publication, but as of this morning, it's live: https://t.co/JQunUu5iwi

There’s been an uptick in arcades throughout the nation! Massachusetts is a bit behind but clearly is trying to hop on the band wagon. Hometown Arcade’s owner, Matt Snow spoke with me about “Pac-Man fever” and how it impacted Mass. Read my story below for @masslivenews!

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Hometown Arcade to open Northampton location at Thornes Marketplace https://t.co/zkNKfgW6Q9

A resolution proposed by Council last week to name Northampton a “sanctuary city” would protect the rights to gender-affirming care while other states are in the midst of passing laws, banning this kind of treatment. I learned a lot from my sources. My story is below.

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Northampton considers proposal to be ‘sanctuary city’ for trans community https://t.co/QQMacvAfH2

RT @sophie_gardnerJ: I wrote about the 13 measles outbreaks that have happened in 2024 so far and how public health officials are worried a…

I recently spoke with the Campus Demonstration Policy Taskforce’s co-chair Anthony Paik who gave me incite into how the report was made and why. CDPT will be presenting the report to UMass’ Faculty Senate next week. https://t.co/BCbS6mGfRj

Artists at One Cottage Street in Easthampton are feeling the pressure to either leave or stay after the announcement of increased rental costs was made. They have until Sept. 1 to sign the lease agreement. I've linked my story below.

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Artists leave One Cottage Street Studios in droves over rent hike https://t.co/eh8iLGldZE

Why not friend if friend shaped? This harper seal enjoyed posing for my camera. https://t.co/tvrYTk2rmx