by Trent Levakis | Jun 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, Photo Slider
HOLYOKE — A teen mental health campaign was announced at a June 18 press conference at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in Holyoke where representatives from the organization and the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts spoke on how this work can help young people’s emotional wellness.
by Trent Levakis | Jun 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local Headlines, Local News
HOLYOKE — State Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) saw a successful amendment adopted to the expanded HERO Act that would protect veterans from predatory “claim sharks” that target veterans who are seeking assistance filing the claims with the federal Department of Veteran Affairs.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jun 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Maura Healey and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, state and local officials to raise a flag commemorating Juneteenth outside Springfield City Hall.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jun 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The tornado that tore through the Connecticut River Valley on June 1, 2011, devastated homes and businesses throughout Springfield and destroyed the 947 Main St. Campus of Square One, an early education and childcare organization.
by Miasha Lee | Jun 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, Photo Slider
SPRINGFIELD — There’s a place in town that’s known for its unique blend of Latin American, Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Mexican and Dominican flavors.
by G. Michael Dobbs | Jun 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Two Springfield city councilors, who conducted a hearing on June 13 about increases in the city’s water rates and the safety of the water, are satisfied with the answers to questions they posed to representatives of the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission.