| @theMarket: Investors Regain Confidence as Tariff Fears Abate
The 90-day reprieve on tariffs has given markets a boost. This week, equity indexes briefly turned positive for the year. Are there more gains ahead?
Further upside in stocks is dependent on the next moves out of Washington. For now, tariff fears are on the back burner. Fewer tariffs imply less of a hit on the economy. That has |
| Weekend Outlook: Warblers, Farmers Markets & Hot Rods
Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including a school musical, a car show, plant and nature events, and more.
Editor's Pick
Ventfort Hall Community Day
104 Walker Street, Lenox
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission into Ventfort |
| Downtown Pittsfield Announces 'Hey Neighbor!' Summer Marketing Grants
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) is offering the 2025 "Hey Neighbor!" Summer Marketing Grant for downtown storefront businesses.
Funded by MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative (TDI), the grant aims to support businesses through coordinated cinema and radio marketing |
| UNICO of Pittsfield to Hold Mother's Day Community Drive
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— UNICO of Pittsfield will conduct a Mother's Day Community Drive for Families in Need on Saturday, May 17.
The drive will collect new pillows, new twin sheet sets, diapers (size 6 and Pull-Ups), diaper wipes or hand wipes, and personal care items such as body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and |
 | Local Women Writers to Present 'Defy: Words in Bloom' at WANDER
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — WANDER Berkshires will host "Defy: Words in Bloom," an evening of new work by five local women writers, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 7 p.m.
The event is part of ArtWeek Berkshires and will feature poetry and creative nonfiction performances by Deirdre McKenna, maayan nuri héd, Nichole Dupont, |
 | Taconic High School Stages 'Hadestown: Teen Edition'
Junior Brendan Bayles, as Hades, dancing with senior Ryley Schwarz, who plays Persephone.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After six transformative months of preparation and an exciting opening weekend, the Taconic High School theater department will conclude its spring musical, "Hadestown: Teen |
| Western Mass Remains at Level 1 Mild Drought Despite Some Relief
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — While recent rainfall has brought some improvement to drought conditions across Massachusetts, the Western Region remains under a Level 1 – Mild Drought declaration.
This announcement comes from Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper, who reported that the Central, Northeast, Islands, |
 | Latifah Phillips Selected as Pittsfield's Interim Superintendent
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Community members and officials overwhelmingly favored Latifah Phillips for interim superintendent, citing her vision, vibe, and experience as tools that can make positive change.
"The mayor wanted to express that all three candidates shared some great answers during the interview process. However, one |
 | Steel Rail Races Return Sunday
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The MountainOne Steel Rail Races will be held on Sunday, May 18, beginning at 7:30 a.m. with a Boston Qualifying Marathon followed by a Half Marathon at 8:30 and an 8K race at 9.
The events will start and finish at the Crane Avenue entrance to the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail.
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