A new batch of money from the federal Environmental Protection Agency will propel efforts to find and remove hazardous materials from sites around Berkshire County. The EPA this week awarded $1.1 million to four
The commencement speeches of 2017 largely and unsurprisingly had political overtones. Some talked about being the change you want to see, others talked about never giving up hope. A few speeches strayed away from
Education, job training, a stronger transportation network and better coordination of economic agencies are keys to building a stronger economy in Berkshire County. In this edition of the Berkshire Eagle podcast, host Mark Mills
Unemployment, wages, and innovation are high points for the state's economy, all of which the commonwealth is doing the best in the nation. But the state has stalled on education, transportation, and revenue. If
A new batch of money from the federal Environmental Protection Agency will propel efforts to find and remove hazardous materials from sites around Berkshire County. The EPA this week awarded $1.1 million to four
Chris Kapiloff opened his briefcase, retrieved a small piece of safety glass that was pockmarked with bullet holes, and placed it in front of him on a conference table. It was an example of
It's been another successful year for Berkshire County chapters of Business Professionals of America. BPA, as it's better known, is a national program with more than 45,000 secondary and post-secondary school members in the
When it comes to developing neighborhoods in cities across the U.S., hotels are reliable forebears. Oftentimes the first domino to fall, they have the ability to steadily transform enclaves from sleepy to thriving. Whether
The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art was already pretty darn huge when it opened 18 years ago with 90,000 square feet of exhibition space in a re-purposed, 19th-century mill complex in North Adams. Its exhibition girth
“We’re trying to achieve nirvana.” When Joseph Thompson, the director of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA), describes the scale, scope, and vision behind his institution, he isn’t just adopting the aggrandizing language