Berkshire Family & Individual Resources has appointed Michelle Baity as the director of human resources. A key member of the senior leadership team at BFAIR, Baity brings great experience and knowledge to the organization. Prior
Navigating the long, winding roads through the Becket forest to Jacob's Pillow Dance is a rite of passage for some visitors, a gateway into the venue's rustic aura. But for Stephen Pepper, it's a barrier. "I'm
Every year, migrants in the United State send more than $400 billion back to developing countries. Part of that money goes not to relatives but to companies like Western Union as remittance fees. A company with
It was not quite "Shark Tank," but there was at least one shark in the room on Thursday afternoon at Mass MoCA's Club B10. Scott Trafton, the founder of PoolShark H20, was one of eight
The bustling atmosphere at the Marketplace Kitchen Table suggests residents and business owners on the north side of town are beyond thrilled to have the local eatery’s third iteration in the proverbial neighborhood. At
Pittsfield, Massachusetts hosted a delegation from its Italian sister city on Friday in an effort to renew an international dialogue on tourism. It’s the 31st anniversary of the partnership between Pittsfield and Cava de’ Tirreni,
Berkshire County's two public higher education institutions are stepping up to support educators at the opposite end of the field, in early childhood education. The presidents of Berkshire Community College and the Massachusetts College of
As the 51st season of the expanded Boston University Tanglewood Institute winds down, two Berkshire students are extolling the program for helping them settle on a career in music. This summer, the program with
David Adkins is an Artist Associate at the Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) in Pittsfield, Mass., where he’s performed in 25 productions and is currently the director of the intern acting program. He began his acting
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has received a $50,000 planning grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, to establish a Berkshire Humanities Council. The council will create regional collaborations and extend best and emerging