Food insecurity is an ongoing problem across the country, and Western Massachusetts is no different. According to an annual report from the Greater Boston Food Bank, 2023 saw 48% of people in Hampden County facing food insecurity. The same was true for 37% of Hampshire County residents.
NORTHAMPTON — A resolution endorsing an embargo on U.S. arms to Israel in an act of protest against the war in Gaza was approved by the Northampton City Council during its Nov. 7 meeting.
NORTHAMPTON — Spill the Tea Sis Apothecary has called their store on Main Street home for almost three years now and they have continued to immerse themselves within the Northampton community as a small business.
NORTHAMPTON — Thornes Marketplace has welcomed a new business on its second floor with The Shiny Black Door, an eclectic collectibles shop offering a highly curated selection of rare jewels, fine art and other unique collectibles.
For the 15th year, the March for Food Bank with Monte Belmonte will take place on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 25 and 26 to help raise funds for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
NORTHAMPTON — A new era for a longtime family restaurant is in full force on 16 Crafts Ave.
After over a year of renovations that began in May 2023, the Chinese and Japanese Taipei & Tokyo reopened in mid-September under a new name, Taipei Hibachi.