Aina de Lapparent Alvarez
News Reporter
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Aina de Lapparent Alvarez is a news reporter at The Berkshire Eagle. She graduated from Columbia Journalism School.
A parade's easy vibe suggests that COVID-19 is mostly a memory for Pittsfield residents and visitors
Pittsfield residents and visitors feel like the worst of the pandemic is mostly over — and showed it at the city's July 4 parade. Some businesses still notice a slower pace.
Paul and Pamela Schwartz came up from New York City to visit friends. Paul Schwartz said he wears a mask because he is at high risk for infect…
Abbie, Christine and Peter Paoli watch the Pittsfield Fourth of July parade at at distance, wearing masks. “We feel better,” said Peter Paoli.…
Michael Garvey, who was volunteering for St. Joseph's Church in downtown Pittsfield, and Msgr. Michael Shershanovich. “People are happy that t…
Maria Sekowski and her granddaughter, Brianna Hawley. Sekowski says she's seen a recent uptick in business at her downtown store, Maria's Euro…
Alex Kusick standing in Park Square. He is happy to see pandemic restrictions eased. “Now it feels all right. It seems like people are getting…
Gokseven Yildiz, manager of Liberty Pizza, says that business isn't quite what it used to be in downtown Pittsfield.
"Nemo" and Mark Bocain say they've have had great success with selling gourmet lemonade at outdoor events.
After the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade, one Pittsfield native has found himself in the center of the fight to guarantee abortion access in Virginia.
In a break with tradition, the Pittsfield Suns' Fourth of July game will be followed not by fireworks but by a laser show. Supply chain issues are to blame. Organizers promise a better and longer celebration.
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