Jun 24th, 2008 · Rising food prices are posing problems for school lunch programs. With prices increasing on everything including milk, some school districts plan to raise lunch prices for next year. Tina Antolini reports from member station WFCR in Amherst, Mass.
May 24th, 2006 · Reverting to a lifestyle of living off the land isn't so unusual. But one Massachusetts family is living that ideal in a less-than-bucolic setting. The family of four is gardening, living by candlelight and forgoing most modern conveniences in a low-income, inner-city neighborhood in Springfield. Karen Brown of member station WFCR reports.
Dec 7th, 2005 · Massachusetts state officials want to remove a girl from life support over the objections of a stepfather who has not legally adopted her -- and who is among those charged with physically abusing her. From member station WFCR, Jill Kaufman reports.
Nov 27th, 2005 · Well, Hey 'OP' November 27, 2005 · Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. (This week's winner is Jeff Terrace from Chelmsford, Mass. He listens to Weekend Edition on member station WFCR in Amherst.)
Sep 19th, 2004 · Charlene Scott of member station WFCR reports on efforts by cellist Yo-Yo Ma and other members of his Silk Road Ensemble to expand the horizons of classical musicians. The Silk Road musicians worked with young musicians in Tanglewood, Mass., this summer, and this weekend, the students have taken what they learned to Carnegie Hall.
Sep 19th, 2004 · Satire in theater has been around since the days of Aristophanes, but it is not easy to do in the current political climate. Playwrights have to battle both the timeliness factor when dealing with fast-moving events, and potential backlash when commenting on controversial issues. Charlene Scott of member station WFCR in Amherst, Mass. reports.