Magazine Archive

Magazine Archive

RONNIE LEAVITT: Helping the World From Home
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RONNIE LEAVITT: Helping the World From Home

Ronnie Leavitt’s first job at Harlem Hospital as a physical therapist (NYC), her 6 month backpacking trip around the world, and her Masters of Public Health (Columbia University) each led her to a lifetime of volunteering in less developed nations and volunteering locally with social action groups to fight against the “-isms”; “ racism, antisemitism, sexism, ableism, and homophobia.

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The Rising Price of Insurance… Explained
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The Rising Price of Insurance… Explained

If you recently purchased auto and home insurance, you may have seen a dramatic increase in your premiums. It’s so prolific it’s making national news. Many of you are asking the question why. Some of you have never even put in a claim yet your premiums continue to rise. In an attempt not to bore you with insurance speak I will try and educate you as to why this is happening.


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PARTNER POWER:  Meet Ronnie’s Partner Rich Alpert
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PARTNER POWER:  Meet Ronnie’s Partner Rich Alpert

Rich Alpert was born in upstate New York, graduated from Hobart College and received a Ph.D. from Harvard in Political  Science. When Hampshire College was created in 1970, Rich came to Amherst and was soon the Associate Dean of Faculty and Dean of Strategic Planning. After working at Hampshire, Alpert worked with an educational testing company. From there, he spent over a quarter of a century as the owner, and operator of Diversity  Resources, a publishing company to create and distribute multicultural and diversity educational training materials.

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Notes From a Bra Fitter
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Notes From a Bra Fitter

Why is it so hard to find a bra that fits well and feels good? I'm sure you've seen the statistic that over 80% of women are wearing the wrong size bra. This isn't so surprising when considering the huge diversity of human bodies and our confusingly inconsistent bra sizing systems.

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The Haunting Behind the Screen
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The Haunting Behind the Screen

It was a crisp October evening in Longmeadow, the kind of night when the moon hung low and pumpkins grinned wickedly from every doorstep. The streets buzzed with excited children darting from house to house, clutching bags of candy as they eagerly sought their next sweet treasure. But while the town's residents were busy celebrating Halloween, something far more sinister lurked in the shadows — not outside their homes, but inside their computers.

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Wenonah to The World: John Hanifin & His Music
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Wenonah to The World: John Hanifin & His Music

“Longmeadow is such a beautiful town, there really is no other town like it. It holds a special place in my heart as I grew up here and I know I will always consider it my home, no matter where I end up.”

The Hanifin family’s roots in Longmeadow dates back to the 1800’s when the Hanifin’s had a farm down in what is now called “The Meadows” and a house on Longmeadow Street.

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Back to School in the Age of AI: Transforming K-12 Classrooms

Back to School in the Age of AI: Transforming K-12 Classrooms

Picture this: A student struggling with a complex physics concept logs into their AI tutor. The AI model provides a tailored explanation appropriate for their grade level, so the student asks questions and gains a better understanding. As a result, they perform better on their homework. This is just one of many possibilities education in the age of AI can offer. The use of AI in classrooms is revolutionizing how students learn, and how teachers teach. It’s affecting how information is taught and how assessments are performed, and is creating new opportunities and challenges for teachers, students and parents.

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College Prep: Senior Year Roadmap
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College Prep: Senior Year Roadmap

Senior year of High School can be a huge, difficult transition, but if you have a great tutor and college plan in place, it can be one of the most unforgettable years of your life!  At Infinity Ed, "Education Designed for Success," we have helped nearly 1,000 students further their academic abilities - and we want to help your student achieve their college dreams.  Below are some tips so you’ll be on the way to college success!

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Celebrating Massachusetts Day: How You Can Leverage Mass. History to Enhance Your Digital Media Presence!
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Celebrating Massachusetts Day: How You Can Leverage Mass. History to Enhance Your Digital Media Presence!

Mark Your Calendars!

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August 17th is National Massachusetts Day and as your local digital media experts here at MorningBird Media, we are excited to share with you ways to commemorate the commonwealth in style through your digital media accounts. What began by National Day Calendar® as an initiative to recognize and celebrate every state in the union starting with Delaware on the week of July 4th, has now, almost a decade later, become a popular way to share all the things that make each of our states unique online. 

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Preparing Trees For Summer Storms
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Preparing Trees For Summer Storms

It's a lovely summer in Longmeadow ... but summer also brings the risk of intense storms, which can pose significant threats to the health and stability of our trees. At Arbormax Tree Care, we understand the importance of preparing trees to withstand these challenges, ensuring safety and preserving the beauty of our landscapes. Here are our expert tips for preparing your trees for the summer storm season.

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The Town of Longmeadow Splits
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The Town of Longmeadow Splits

On July 1, 1894 the West Village and the East Village of Longmeadow, MA separated into 2 towns- Longmeadow and East Longmeadow. Once again, in early 1894 a petition had been sent to the State Legislature for the division. It passed. Massachusetts Gov. Frederic T. Greenhalge signed the Bill for the separation on May 22nd of that year. It did not require a vote of town voters.

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