Between The Lines: Local TV Stations Have Abandoned Their Journalistic Integrity
As a newspaper journalist who cares deeply about good, necessary and morally grounded journalism, I must decry a recent trend of sleazy, tabloid-like reporting I now frequently see from trusted local television news stations: the act of sharing irrelevant articles, often about minorities who’ve committed horrific crimes, to increase website traffic. In other words, click-bait (often racially charged) from (previously) reputable...
Hitchcock Brewing: Whately Hop Farmers Jump into the Craft Beer Game
The key ingredient: locally sourced, out back With beer lovers thirsty for experimental and fresh brews, a region that supports local agriculture, and a back-to-the-craft-beer movement sweeping New England, now is the perfect time to open a brewery in Western Massachusetts. Hitchcock Brewing Company is the latest to toss its recipe into the mix and make a go of making beer for discerning beer drinkers in the Pioneer Valley. Located...