by Mike Lydick | Jul 9, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, West Springfield
Three Agawam and West Springfield high school students recently had a unique opportunity to spread the word among their peers about potential jobs in the area while also working to educate the business community about what young adults need from them.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 8, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, Springfield
LONGMEADOW — The Springfield Ballers, a youth athletics organization serving the Greater Springfield area, received a $2,500 donation on June 24 from the Katarina “Kat” Boskovic Memorial Fund.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 8, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — About once a month, in the corner of The Farmers Market at Forest Park, Springfield Partners for Community Action Director of Community Services Tabitha Desplaines offers information to passerby about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program through the United States Department of Agriculture and the state Department of Transitional Assistance.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 8, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — While many students look forward to summer vacation, it can come with its own set of challenges. Outside of school clubs and the friends they make in school, LGBTQIA+ youth may struggle to find social support that is inclusive. To address this, the Springfield Pride Parade Organization has created the Safe Spaces Summer Program.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 8, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — At a press conference on June 13, a small group of community activists from the Pioneer Valley Project presented data that showed a dramatic discrepancy in voter rolls among Springfield residents.
by Chris Maza | Jul 8, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Ludlow
LUDLOW — The Ludlow Planning Board approved the creation of a new playscape area at Autism Care Partners, located at 1 Moody St., at its June 27 meeting.