| @theMarket: 'Demolition Day' in global markets
Stocks fell to kick off the second quarter following the worst quarterly performance for equities in the past three years. The culprit was Wednesday evening's "Liberation Day" announcement of tariffs far worse than the markets expected.
By now, most readers know that the president not only levied a 10 percent tariff |
 | St. George Greek Orthodox Church to Host In-Person Greek Pastry Sale
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Pittsfield will hold an in-person Greek pastry sale on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The event will take place at the church, located at 73 Bradford St, Pittsfield across from the Dery Funeral Home.
The sale was announced as |
| Pittsfield Announces North Street Re-design Open House
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield invites residents, business owners, and community members to attend the North Street re-design open house on Wednesday, April 9, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Onota Building located at 74 North Street (first floor).
This initiative aims to transform North Street into a street that |
 | Pittsfield Council to See 10-Year Charter Review Report
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Following almost two years of work, the Charter Review Committee has made its recommendations to the City Council.
Tuesday's council agenda includes the committee's report dealing with governance items such as the charter objection, term limits, and financial procedures. Every 10 years, a panel reviews the |
| The Retired Investor: Trump's Plan to Boost the Economy
Transforming a government-heavy economy into one where the private sector leads not only takes time but also requires a period of detoxification, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The idea that pain may need to come before any gains has caught the nation and the stock market by surprise.
Last week, I |
| North Adams Regional Hospital Receives MassEcon Impact Award
NORTH ADAMS, Mass — MassEcon, the state's private sector partner in promoting business growth in Massachusetts, has honored North Adams Regional Hospital (NARH) in the 21st Annual Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards, with a Gold recognition.
NARH was among three organizations honored in Western |
| Senator Mark Announces April Staff Office Hours
BOSTON — State Senator Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in April.
Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Senator's Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are encouraged to share ideas on current or potential state legislation, or |
 | Stop & Shop Boosts BCC Food Pantry by $7,500
Posing with the 'big check' Wednesday are BCC program coordinator Meghan Donnelly, in pink, and Stop & Shop's Shannon Karafian, holding the check. To Karafian's right are SGA's Ash Smith and David Castegnaro.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Stop & Shop boosted Berkshire Community College's food pantry by |
 | Central Berkshire Picks Insider Henault for Next Superintendent
Michael Henault is interviewed by the School Committee on Wednesday.
DALTON, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Regional School Committee didn't go far to find its next superintendent.
The committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to offer the post to Michael Henault, who has been the |
 | New Mobile Groomer Servicing Parts of Berkshire County
The conversion van is fully kitted out with everything a dog needs to be clean and trimmed.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Nichole "Nikki" Varriale will bring her pet-grooming spa right to your doorstep.
Curbside Pet Spa is a luxury one-on-one dog grooming experience that Varriale started in 2012 in |
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