Berkshire Town Cracks Top 100 'Wealthy' ZIP Codes| 03:32PM / Monday, December 17, 2012 | |
Boston Business Journal's quest to find where the wealthy live in the Bay State has resulted in its latest data collection of income and housing values in the state's 490 ZIP codes. Using information from the Department of Revenue, BBJ's identified the toniest ZIP codes, and the not-so tony.
Using income and other demographic data provided by Esri, a California-based provider of database-mapping software, the BBJ has identified a handful of candidates to potentially carry the crown as the wealthiest ZIP code in Massachusetts. Not surprisingly, most of the communities in the running are located in Boston's western suburbs.
At the top is Weston, with a median
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Follow-up To Viral '413' Music Video Features Berkshire AttractionsStaff Reports,
04:19PM / Thursday, October 18, 2012 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — When the music video "413" by Dr. Westchesterson went viral many in the Berkshires were wondering why we weren't included.
Well, the Doc made up for it in his followup, 'I'm from Western Mass," which was released Thursday evening. The newest video features locations throughout the county.
After Thursday's release, Dr. Westchesterson plans on hitting the road, which will take him to the Berkshires. He is scheduled to perform at Chameleon's Nightclub on Saturday, Nov. 24.
Westchesterson released the song on his YouTube station.
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Music Video About the '413' Goes ViralStaff Reports,
09:18AM / Tuesday, April 24, 2012 | |
This caught our eye this morning on Masslive.com: A story about "Dr. Westchesterson's" hip hop paen to the awesomeness of Western Mass.
Since dropping on YouTube last Friday, the catchy "413" has gone viral with nearly 58,000 hits.
Dr. Westchesterson claims to have fled Portland, Ore., after dispensing medical marijuana and now spends his time with select patients and working on his music career. He also says he graduated from Agawam High School ("Shake yourself from the senior prom, 'cause I come straight out of Agawam."), which he features in his video along with chillin' at Yankee Candle and shooting hoops at the Basketball Hall of Fame. Also 0 Comments
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Great Barrington Ranked No. 1 In Small TownsStaff Reports,
09:56PM / Tuesday, April 17, 2012 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Smithsonian Magazine has ranked Great Barrington as No. 1 in its annual listing on the best small towns in the country.
The magazine characterizes the town as "big-city smart meets New England natural in an art-rich mountain setting." Even with a population of only 6,800 people, the Smithsonian writer raved about the downtown where one can get "anything you want."
But its "cozy" with scenic views. The writer cites the town's "devotion" to farming, historic mansions and art venues. The entire review can 0 Comments
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ABC Broadcasts Travel Video on Berkshire WinterStaff Reports,
08:04PM / Monday, March 07, 2011 | |
A bit on the wonderfulness of the Berkshires in winter (presumably made by people who don't live here — just kidding! Maybe.) finally ran on the weekend edition of ABC News' "Good Morning America."
The video, "Berkshires: A Beautiful Winter Getaway," was bumped by events in Libya but was broadcast on Sunday after a two-week delay.
The 2 1/2-minute travelogue looks pretty but sounds cold — literally. It features Cranwell, Blantyre and some lovely scenery.
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