PIC’s Kids Play Lab Residency brings playwriting process to city youth
NORTHAMPTON — Play Incubation Collective’s 2026 Kids Play Lab Residency at Jackson Street School will expose three third grade classes to PIC’s collaborative playwriting process.
Walk for Tibet stops in Northampton, marches through Hampshire County
NORTHAMPTON — In recognition of the 67th anniversary of the National Tibetan Uprising Day, the Regional Tibetan Association of Massachusetts led a “Walk for Tibet” on March 10, starting the day long-trek in Amherst, stopping in Northampton and ending the day in Easthampton.
Easthampton adjustment counselor recognized with Excellence in Teaching Award
EASTHAMPTON — Riane Nash, a Pre-K through grade 2 school adjustment counselor at Mountain View Elementary School, was honored with the 2026 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award by Easthampton Public Schools.
Markey announces $3.5 million federal earmark during visit to CitySpace
EASTHAMPTON — U.S. Sen. Ed Markey made a stop at Easthampton’s CitySpace during a March 7 visit to Western Massachusetts to officially announce a $3.5 million earmark from the federal government to help bring the building’s renovation project to the finish line.
Gigantic Bar offers tropical experience close to home
EASTHAMPTON — As a way to combat the home stretch of the winter season, Gigantic Bar has created a tropical-style setting that allows bar patrons to “Escape the Northeast” when they enter its doors.