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President Marty Meehan makes his first visit to the 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐬 to discuss a number of developments surrounding the UMass system and UMass Lowell in particular. Meehan chats about the football program's search for another new coach, the latest with the LINC project, a potential practice rink next to Tsongas Center and the future of higher education in a world where technology is rapidly...

Boston Herald Columnist Peter Lucas joins The Wine Novice in the 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐬 to talk politics, wine and turkey. Along with sampling a Gamay Wine from Bourgogne (Burgundy) that's a very popular party wine and perfect for Thanksgiving, they half-heartedly suggest a Trump Cabernet, Chardonnay and Champagne you might want to find a place for on the table; #insidelowell

Get ready for an exciting episode of Chamber Chat with new Chair Dan Esdale (Chief Marketing Officer at Incompass Human Services)! Expect some stories, laughs and behind the scenes info on what it's like to be a part of the Chamber and Greater Lowell's incredible business community.  Whether you're a Lowellian, a business enthusiast, or just here for the banter, this episode promise...

Dr. Amit Deokar, Associate Dean at UMass Lowell's Manning School of Business and an Artificial Intelligence expert, joins Teddy Panos and Asa Stutz in the 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐬 to talk about AI; it's current uses, future uses and whether it's a benefit or danger to mankind. If you're interested in the topic, or just trying to go about day to day life while working to support your f...

Tenesha Scarlett welcomes Peter Crewe and Erin Duffy from CASE, along with Laura Lamarre Anderson from Lala Books, to preview this year's Lowell City of Lights Celebration, taking place Saturday, November 30; #insidelowell #LikeLowell

Lyndsey K. & Bach are back in the 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒐𝒔, along with special guests Kathleen & Brady, to catch up on Lyndsey and Kathleen's coincidentally timed trips to Ireland, which Bach & Brady have plenty of questions about; #insidelowell

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫 crew, Bach & the Stutz Brother (Asa & Han), gather in the 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐬 to mourn what they say is the death of Lowell's traditional media. The conversation eventually turns to new media and Reddit's hatred of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫. #insidelowell

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 and 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐫 visit the 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐬 offer some tips on ways to hone your wine skills. Specifically, they introduce the  "Aroma Bar," a sensory tool designed to help you identify scents and flavors present. They then put what they've learned to the test by uncorking a rich and potent 2013 Vietti Barolo. #insidelowell

Jomarie Buckley joins the InsideLowell team to launch our newest podcast series, Tewksbury Together . The debut episode finds Jomarie and Teddy Panos focusing on the election results and what, if any, message the town results send. They also discuss the future of Tewksbury State Hospital and the ongoing water issues in town. #InsideTewksbury

Dr. Carolyn Langer, Medical Director at Wellpoint, visits the 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐬 to discuss the various care options available when you need it right away, along with which option is right for you and your situation; #insidelowell #wholehealth

The Wine Novice and Wine Butler return to the 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒐𝒔 to uncork a pair of Portuguese White Wines; the Vale dos Ares Alvarinho, an intense wine with citrus, pineapple and apricot aroma from Northern Portugal, and the Valados de Melgaco Alvarinho, with notes of peach, grapefruit and a salty finish; #insidelowell

Tenesha Scarlett is back in the 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐬, joined by Sean Gordon from Taffeta Music Hall. Learn more about the venue just nominated by the Boston Music Awards for Live Music Venue of the Year and the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce Mixer they're hosting on November 12th; #insidelowell

Following up on our debate Wednesday, Restaurant owners Scott Plath (Cobblestones & Moonstones) and Richard Healey (The Keep) visit the 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙥𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙤𝙨 to share their thoughts on why they Question 5 will be harmful to the industry, tipped employees and consumers. #insidelowell

Mitch Gaynes, a server/bartender and advocate for One Fair Wage, and Kathi Turner, Owner of Turner's Seafood Restaurant & Market, sit down in the 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐬 for a spirited debate on the pros and cons of Question 5, which seeks to increase the minimum wage for tipped employees in Massachusetts; #insidelowell #mapoli

Mark Gelsomini is back 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐬, joined by Derek Bailey on the Zoom line, to talk about some "spooky occurrences" at Tyngs Island and the Tyngsboro area. #insidelowell

Dr. Carolyn Langer, Medical Director at Wellpoint, joins us in the 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐬 to highlight the importance of breast cancer screenings, when and who should be getting them, and ways to lower the risks; #insidelowell #wholehealth 

Mark Gelsomini takes us on a narrative hike through the Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest, while also sharing much its rich and sometimes surprising history; #insidelowell #insidedracut

Bach and the Stutz Brothers (Asa & Han) are in the 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒐𝒔, where nobody is safe from their barbs. Among this episode's topics; the latest developments at WCAP, Bach has a theory, election odds and much more. The show ends with Han trying to "break" Asa over Ukraine. #insidelowell

Italian Wine Ambassador and Scholar, Ciro Pirone, joins the 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 on the Zoom line to talk about a number of wines. Included in the discussion are the Connegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco, Rosso di Montalcino ("Baby" Barolo") and the Le Cupole Trinoro Rosso Toscana. They wrap up by unveiling a surprise for Pirone and a preview of their special guest on the next s...

Lowell's Andrew Kollar, a member of the American Institute of Architects, sits down in the 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐬 to discuss the new Massachusetts laws surrounding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's), which takes effect February 2, 2025.  Along with outlining how they'll affect existing regulations in different cities/towns, he floats an interesting way of potentially getting around some of...

Republican candidate Karla Miller visits the 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀 to answer questions and speak on issues relevant to the 1st Middlesex State Senate District; #insidelowell

Tenesha Scarlett is back in the 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒐𝒔, along with Peter Crewe and Erin Duffy from Lowell's Cultural Affairs & Special Events department, to talk about a brand new city event; Pumpkins & Pints. Learn all about this fun, new way to bring residents and visitors together, along with details on the annual "Monster Bash" #insidelowell

Tina Hurley, Founder of Less Leg More Heart, visits the 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐬 to introduce us to her organization and the amazing work they do to help amputees live a complete and fulfilling life. Along the way, she shares her own inspirational journey and tells us about her upcoming Halloween Costume Gala on October 26. #insidelowell

Lynn Coutts, the new Athletic Director at UMass Lowell, joins us in the 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐬 to talk about her vision for the River Hawks sports programs and how that vision intertwines with the rest of the campus and community. Along the way, she shares the interesting journey that took her from All-America athlete, to award-winning Head Coach, and ultimately to Division 1 sports administration. #in...

The Wine Novice & Wine Butler return to the 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙥𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙤𝙨 to spotlight a pair of red wines from the Southern Rhone region of France, where Grenache & Syrah rule. Both the Famille Perrin "Gigondas" and "Jeune Solera" by Little James Basket Press receive high marks. Along the way, we learn about the connection between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to one of the vineyar...