$4.1M federal grant to cover Union Station streetscape improvements
SPRINGFIELD — Roadway and sidewalk improvements are coming to the area around Union Station thanks to a $4.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Live animal center reopens at Springfield Science Museum with new exhibit
SPRINGFIELD — The live animal center celebrates its return to the Springfield Science Museum with a new exhibition in the museum’s basement that showcases local habitats and habitats from around the world.
A new chapter: Libertas Academy opens new facility at Liberty Street
SPRINGFIELD — A return from winter break means a different kind of fresh start for Libertas Academy Charter School.
Klezmer Festival coming to Bombyx Center March 23
NORTHAMPTON — A day-long celebration of klezmer music with workshops, concert and community potluck will be hosted at Bombyx Cetner for Arts & Equity on Sunday, March 23, and will feature a new group ready to lead the day of music and culture.
Debate continues on funding solutions for Northampton schools
NORTHAMPTON — A mid-year request from the School Committee that the City Council appropriate $600,000 from the city’s Fiscal Stability Fund to the school budget so the department can rehire some of the 20-plus jobs cut last summer, has created another debate on the status of the schools.
Easthampton’s We the People Team talks dominance, influence
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton High School’s We the People Team has yet again captured a state title — their eighth straight — and are now preparing for April when they head to Washington, D.C., for the national tournament. The team is now seeking donations from the community to help fund the trip.