by Trent Levakis | May 8, 2025 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton, Photo Slider
NORTHAMPTON — A new 14-foot community mural celebrating Northampton’s rich artistic and cultural history was unveiled inside of City Hall on April 28, and features famed opera singer Jenny Lind and the origin of the city’s nickname, “Paradise City.”
by Sarah Heinonen | May 8, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, Photo Slider
LONGMEADOW — Dressed in a lab coat and sporting wild white hair, Canadian arborist and educator “Professor Elwood Pricklethorn” entertained fourth graders at Blueberry Hill School while helping them grow their knowledge and love of trees.
by Ryan Feyre | May 8, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield, Westfield
A new report from the Anti-Defamation League shows that Massachusetts recorded 438 antisemitic incidents in 2024, the fifth most in the United States and the most in New England by far.
by Mike Lydick | May 8, 2025 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News
AGAWAM — The School Committee adopted a new $53.5 million budget for Agawam schools without any discussion or without any public comment following an open hearing on April 29.
by Tina Lesniak | May 1, 2025 | Local News, Somers
SOMERS — Bargain hunters and local residents alike are gearing up for the Somers Townwide Tag Sale, set to take place on Saturday, May 3, rain or shine.
by Tina Lesniak | May 1, 2025 | Enfield, Local News, More Local Headlines
ENFIELD — One of New England’s largest food festivals is rolling back into town this spring with even more flavor and fun.