Dewey’s Jazz Lounge license hearing continued again
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Board of License Commission reconvened on Oct. 22 to discuss the future of Dewey’s Jazz Bar.
Dress for Success clothing drive to aid pop-up boutique
NORTHAMPTON — Dress for Success Western Massachusetts is hosting a clothing drive to support a pop-up boutique coming to Thornes Marketplace on Nov. 16.
Girls on the Run Fall 5K set for Nov. 23 at WNE
SPRINGFIELD — With another fall season coming to a close, Girls on the Run Western Mass. will once again host its Fall Season Celebratory 5K on Nov. 23 at Western New England University.
TJO Animals to hold 18th annual Pawzaar Craft Fair on Nov. 8
SPRINGFIELD — Since 2007, the Foundation for TJO Animals has been dedicated to raising essential funds to help local and homeless animals at the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center.
Toy for Joy campaign kicks off 103rd year
When a campaign is still serving the people who need it most after more than a century, its value speaks for itself.
Western Mass. leaders create coalition to combat federal SNAP crisis
SPRINGFIELD — With a halt in federal funding for the supplemental nutritional assistance program leaving food insecure people scrambling to feed their themselves and their children, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, Bishop Talbert Swan of the NAACP and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts have formed a coalition to keep the community fed.