Josh Landes
Berkshire Bureau ChiefJosh Landes has been WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief since February 2018 after working at stations including WBGO Newark and WFMU East Orange. A passionate advocate for Berkshire County, Landes was raised in Pittsfield and attended Hampshire College in Amherst, receiving his bachelor's in Ethnomusicology and Radio Production. You can reach him at jlandes@wamc.org with questions, tips, and/or feedback.
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With news that Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, will close at the end of the fall semester, a coalition of fellow liberal arts institutions is preparing to accept students looking to complete their degrees. -
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has penalized a Pittsfield power plant for violating air permits. -
An interview with filmmaker Barbara Reina. -
The interim superintendent said, "while fiscal implications are included, the potential closure of the school is fundamentally driven by the student performance or learning conditions, the building inadequacy, and equitable student access, rather than the district's budget.” -
After its summer 2025 season was cut short by tragedy, renowned Becket, Massachusetts, dance center Jacob’s Pillow is gearing up for a new year of programming. -
The Berkshire district attorney says a three-month investigation into a police killing in Hinsdale, Massachusetts, will not result in criminal charges. -
An interview with Berkshire Environmental Action Team Executive Director Brittany Ebeling. -
Next week, Denver-based quintet Squeaky Feet return to Albany for a concert at Lark Hall. -
Democratic Congressman Richard Neal was in Berkshire County today to discuss business, education, and jobs training with local leaders. -
In this installment of Shakedown Beat, WAMC's Josh Landes interviews guitarist Greg King of Squeaky Feet.
