EASTHAMPTON — Construction of the long-anticipated Easthampton all-wheels skatepark in Millside Park is officially underway, with completion set for spring of next year.

SPRINGFIELD — The debate around the use of artificial intelligence in education has become an outright controversy in Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD — The Great Longmeadow Karaoke Throwdown is back for a second year on Oct. 25.

SPRINGFIELD — This October, people interested in the Springfield Armory or historical residents who made a mark on the city, will have the chance to wander Springfield Cemetery and “meet” long-dead people who helped shape the City of Firsts.

EAST LONGMEADOW — When Tony Nguyen and his wife, Van Le, immigrated to the United States from Vietnam in 2000, it was his lifelong dream to open a restaurant and share Vietnamese culture.

HOLYOKE — Small business owners gathered at Old San Juan Bakery on Oct. 2 to learn about the state funding they will receive to bolster their operations.

WEST SPRINGFIELD — One of Karl and Paulina Bernier’s favorite places to go every September is the Big E.

LONGMEADOW — The town of Longmeadow and Town Manager Lyn Simmons announced the launch of a community survey on Oct. 1.

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow Recreation and the Rotary Club are gearing up for another Oktoberfest.

NORTHAMPTON — “Literary Monsters” will make its next stop at new music and performing arts venue Blackbird.