Community The Rural We: Lori Bradley Bradley's opposition to logging in North Adams snowballed into a movement that halted the plan. By Francesca Olsen
Photo by Peter Aaron Community Olana’s New Award-Winning Multi-Million Dollar Building is Almost Invisible After 10 years and $18 million Olana opens a new multipurpose public facility, built to be unseen. By Jamie Larson
Nan Bookless Community The Rural We: Lisa Green The outgoing Rural Intelligence editor lists the top ten favorite stories she wrote. By Lisa Green
Community The Most Popular Stories Of 2024 We hear you loud and clear: you're crazy about our food and restaurant coverage! By Lisa Green
Community The Rural We: Daniel Lauter Meditation D.J. Daniel Lauter is a musician in Kent who leads groups in sound journeys and meditation. By The Rural We
The Bard Collage at Simon's Rock campus in Great Barrington, MA Community Simon's Rock Closure: Loss And Opportunity Bard College CFO Taun Toay responds to faculty and community concerns. By Jamie Larson
Community Readers' Choice Awards 2024: The Winners Introducing the winners of the fourth annual Rural Intelligence Readers' Choice Awards. By Lisa Green
Community "100 Hikes In The Southern Berkshires" Book Launches — And Readers Helped The comprehensive hiking guide for the Berkshires and just beyond was written with input by RI readers. By Jamie Larson
Community Walk Into The Holiday Lights At These Four Berkshire Destinations The lights are on and the spirit is merry at these holiday walk-through installations. By Lisa Green
Rebecca Bloomfield Photography Community The Rural We: Abigail Horace The Litchfield County interior designer was recently honored as one of 12 designers defining the next generation of style. By The Rural We
Photo courtesy of Hot Plate Brewing Community Grab A Mug: Hot Plate Brewery Adds Coffee Service Alongside Its Beer Lineup Hot Plate Brewing in Pittsfield is now a coffee house by day, a brewery by night, and sometimes both at once. By Lisa Green
Photos courtesy of Kim Geisler Community The Rural We: Kimberly Geisler The clinical herbalist's mission is to empower healthier communities by reconnecting people with the Earth. By The Rural We