Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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Marcie L. Setlow

Marcie Setlow has served as publisher of The Berkshire Edge since she founded it with David Scribner in 2014. She came to The Edge after a career of developing, selling and managing media projects for PBS and cable television. She traces her career in journalism back to her position at her high school newspaper at James Hillhouse High School in New Haven, Connecticut. As a community leader, Marcie served as president of New York Women in Film & Television. In the Berkshires, she is president of the chamber music series Close Encounters With Music and board member of the Berkshire Playwrights Lab.

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Welcome to Real Estate Friday

Many interesting new things in The Edge Real Estate section this week, including Market Perspectives: If you are thinking of buying a second home in the Berkshires, don’t make another move until you’ve read the advice offered by Great Barrington-based designer Jess Cooney.

Welcome to Real Estate Friday!

Property of the Week – Our spotlight falls on the perfect house for family and friends, on the Otis/Monterey border,

Welcome to Real Estate Friday!

Several new stories this week for your reading pleasure in The Edge Real Estate section: Property of the Week – We highlight the Gen....

‘Real Housewife of New York’ featured on July 15 Lenox Garden Club House and Garden Tour

Who doesn’t love to snoop around other people’s houses? The collection of five houses on the tour -- open and available for snooping -- are stunning.

New Real Estate Section in The Berkshire Edge

Today, The Berkshire Edge launches a new Real Estate Section.  This section will combine engaging, original content with new advertising opportunities.  Who doesn’t like...

BerkChique! is back!

Popular Fashion Fundraiser returns April 7-9 with new leadership and, location, but same great fashion finds.

VIM Berkshires earns gold medal for providing access to medical care

“With a focus on helping people and families most in need, Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires exemplifies the spirit of social responsibility.” -- Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman and Chief Executive of Henry Schein

Berkshire South Swim-A-Thon raises funds for adaptive needs programs

“This is a contest in which everybody wins. There are no prizes. Every participant sets his own challenge and reaches his own goal.” -- Berkshire South Center’s aquatics manager, Travis Baily

Stockbridge Photo Contest calls for submissions

This year, the contest is in two categories: Up to and including age 18, and older than 18. Five winning photos will be selected in each category.

1Berkshire hosts “Good News Business Salute” at Country Curtains in Lee

These Good News Business Salutes recognize major milestones in the Berkshires business community, including anniversaries, expansions and new product lines.

Thousands march for 4 Freedoms in Pittsfield, protesting ascendance of bigotry, hatred

“I am originally from Mexico, but I am not a rapist or a murderer or a thief. I am basically just a nice person. The American Dream can become the American Nightmare in times of intolerance when immigrants and naturalized citizens are made to feel afraid.” -- Eleanor Velez, Director of the Berkshire Community College Multicultural Center

Ben’s in Lee: The more things change, the more they stay the same

Ben’s is a unique clothing general store with everything from a child’s pajama to Carhartt Clothing for contractors, and everything in between.

Chef Michael Ballon sells his iconic Castle Street Café in downtown Great Barrington

“I’ve worked 37 years as a chef (28 of them at Castle Street), which is the equivalent of 60 regular human work years…. I want to reinvent myself while I am still young enough to do so.” --- Castle Street Café owner Michael Ballon

Vijay Mahida honored by Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce

“Our goal is to even out the tourist season in the Berkshires so it lasts all year long." ---- Hotelier Vijay Mahida, on acceptance of the Business Person of the Year award

Guilt-free shopping at Catwalk

Catwalk grossed more than $110,000, all of which, minus minimal expenses, went to Berkshire Humane Society for the care and feeding of dogs and cats in Berkshire County.

The Berkshire Edge partners with OLLI to offer Voices from The Berkshire Edge

The Berkshire Edge is partnering with OLLI, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College, to bring the Edge beyond your screen and out into the classroom.
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