by Sarah Heinonen | Sep 11, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — On Sept. 15, rain or shine, hundreds of people will step off from the corner of Main and Wason streets at 11 a.m. with flags, floats and music for the 34th annual Springfield Puerto Rican Parade.
by Trent Levakis | Sep 10, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local Headlines, Local News
HOLYOKE — In an effort to open a new women’s sober home, the Michael J. Dias Foundation in partnership with Northstar Recovery Center will be hosting the first annual Strides for Serenity 5K, a community event dedicated to supporting those affected by addiction.
by Trent Levakis | Sep 10, 2024 | Granby, Hampshire County, Local Headlines, Local News
GRANBY — Dino Fest 2024 is back for its 10th iteration and residents are once again welcomed to join in on the biggest dino party yet.
by Tyler Garnet | Sep 9, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hampshire Hilltowns, Local Headlines, Local News
The 14th annual Will Bike 4 Food charity bike race and afterparty will be hosted on Sunday, Sept. 22 to raise money for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
by Trent Levakis | Sep 9, 2024 | Amherst, Belchertown, Hadley, Hampshire County, Local Headlines, Local News
There has been an increase in the number of social groups for LGBTQ+ seniors in Hampshire County over the last few years, stemming in part of the efforts from Rainbow and Allies, a social coffee group that meets once a month now across different communities.
by Laura Mason | Sep 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Monson
MONSON — The Monson Agriculture Commission is hosting a farmers’ market on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Memorial Hall to help highlight local artisans and farmers in the area.