Creating a Moment in Time

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Flowers, Farm Animals, and Lots of Birds Western Mass Nature Photographer Ellen Koteen shares how her love of nature and natural design guided her in her journey to becoming a photographer. According to Koteen she’s ‘more surprised than anyone else’ that she became a photographer in her middle years, but now the fact people enjoy… Continue reading


25 Years On

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“We come together because someone is missing.” Peter Babineau, the Director of Learn to Cope West, hosts this year’s Easthampton Overdose Awareness Candle Light Vigil 25 years after the first Overdose Awareness Vigil was held by Sally Finn of Melbourne, Australia. This year’s theme ‘25 Years On’ highlights the importance of communities coming together to… Continue reading


Senators Markey & Warren Talk Cost-of-Living Crisis

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A Community-Driven Discussion on Fighting for Affordability U.S. Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren held a joint town hall meeting at HCC in Holyoke, MA this past month. They answered questions from local families and discussed key legislative efforts to bring down everyday expenses. -Co-Produced by HCC, EMedia, Holyoke Media, and Hadley Media   Holyoke… Continue reading


A New Challenger Approaches!

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Thomas Draudt Gets an Exclusive Scoop from Jeromie Whalen Massachusetts Congressional District 1 has a new challenger: 39-year-old Northampton High School teacher, Jeromie Whalen. Jeromie sits down with producer Thomas Draudt in the E•Media studio to discuss his fresh, energetic campaign to un-seat 77-year-old Richard Neal, who has held the office for almost as long… Continue reading


Return of Mayor Monthly

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Mayor Salem Derby returns to the E•Media studios for a deep conversation about current and future activity at the Mayor’s office. Topics include: the Override Vote, World Cup watch parties, the Summer Music Series, updates on Economic Development, the licensing board, the Manhan Rail Trail Bike Week ride with the Mayor, update on the Williston… Continue reading


New Nature Photography Exhibit by Ellen Koteen

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“Photography has taught me to see light, shadows and nuances with a more vivid appreciation.”- Ellen Koteen This new August art exhibit features work from photographer Ellen Koteen. The photos on display include some of her earliest works taken with slide film, the orchid and calla lily, as well as some of her latest photos… Continue reading


Is Our Health Care System Broken?

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“We’re the richest country in the world and our health care system does not reflect all the money that we have in this system.” – Dr. Evan Benjamin On this episode of Pioneer Valley Life, Doctors Evan Benjamin and Bill Cutler talk about the current state of the American Health Care System and more with… Continue reading


Easthampton’s First Sidewalk Strut

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Less Chaos, More Strut This year Easthampton, MA held the very first Sidewalk Strut in place of Cultural Chaos. Jeff Mastroianni gets the on-scene scoop from Pasqualina Azzarello, Steven Collicelli, Felicia Jadczak and Linda Markee. -Produced by Easthampton Media and hosted by Jeff Mastroianni   Easthampton Sidewalk Strut 2026 Premieres on: Easthampton 191 Public cable… Continue reading


A Year of Compassion

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A Community Offering to a Global Teacher Year of Compassion: Massachusetts Tribute documents how a small Tibetan diaspora community in Western Massachusetts honored His Holiness through tribute, teaching, service, and continuity. Transforming compassion into public recognition, sacred practice, civic action, and a lasting community offering to a global teacher. -Presented by The Regional Tibetan Association… Continue reading


The Moogdles Make Reverse Appliques

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Laugh a lot. Learn a bit. In this latest episode the Magoodles give making Reverse Appliques a try! With their combined (limited) sewing skills, Amanda and Robin customize tote bags with this new fun technique. -Produced and hosted by Amanda Rodriguez and Robin Krok   Makin’ it Magoodle: Ep. 3 – Reverse Applique Premieres on… Continue reading