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Posts tagged as “Northampton”

Review: Josh Ritter’s new album ‘Gathering’

Josh Ritter along with his bandmates, the Royal City Band, performed at Calvin Theater in downtown Northampton on last Saturday. This performance was the second stop on his U.S. and European tour to promote his new album “Gathering.” 

New surveillance cameras proposed in downtown Northampton cause unease

A proposal from the Northampton Police Department for new cameras downtown created a stir amongst Northampton residents, as well as Smith students, earlier this month. Despite opposition from the community and questioning of the motives for such a proposal, Police Chief Jody Kasper of Northampton Police Department has defended the new surveillance. 

Interview with emerging alternative-pop band Secret Weapons

Alternative-pop duo Secret Weapons brought their fall tour to Northampton at Pearl Street on Sept. 16. This tour follows the release of their recent album “As the Setting Sun Comes Crashing Down on Me.” Before their Northampton performance, The Sophian had the opportunity to conduct a brief interview with the band in regards to their first solo tour and recent album. 

Northampton to Adopt Pilot Program

Laura Sheedy ’17Contributing Writer Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz proposed a pilot program, in which voluntary payment is requested in lieu of taxes. This new initiative…