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Merrimack fans take note! This week on The 495, we discuss the state of our favorite river with Matthew Thorne from the Merrimack River Watershed Council. Then, we’re joined by Dr. Lien-Thu Dao of Haverhill Family Eye Care

Hopping cars is what we called it. I don’t know how it started or how we got the idea but it was a dandy. It wasn’t a sport for the faint of heart.

Baker signs sewage public notification law and UML students design “smart” knee brace. Plus, MRT receives funds and more news from around the MV.

In January, Calvin Kattar will step into the octagon and face the fight of his lifetime. A win may earn him a shot at the UFC featherweight title.

Local restaurants have taken a huge hit. On this episode of The 495, we’re joined by Purple Carrot Bread Co. owners Alaina and Doug Brackett to find out what their Lowell bakery is doing to survive in the age of COVID.

Holy Family earns top award, GLCF plans to distribute over $800k to Lowell nonprofits, and much more in this week’s NoteWorthy.

Christa Brown profiles four young adults as they live, work and try to make sense of life during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Merrimack Valley.

Thinking about how to take care of yourself in 2021? Red Antler Apothecary owners Rachel Chandler and Rick Stec are this weeks guests on The 495. 

Scott Plath reflects on the ups, downs and ever-vhanging challenges of running several restaurants during a worldwide pandemic,

In honor of 2021 and all the possibilities that have arrived along with it, here are a few of the reasons January is a special.

NECC’s socially distanced farmer’s market, a new exhibit on UML’s East Campus and more news from around the MV.

Celebrate the new year with anything from singing to bowling to yoga, meditation and hiking. All this and more in a special New Year’s 8G.