Valley Players present ‘Love Letters’ as its February production
HATFIELD — Tickets are now available for the Valley Players’ February production of A. R. Gurney’s award-winning play of romance-by-post, “Love Letters.”
Northampton mayor shares review, preps for next budget in joint meeting
NORTHAMPTON — In preparation for developing a coordinated budget for the next fiscal year, a joint meeting of the City Council, School Committee, Trustees of the Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, and the superintendents of both school districts happened on Jan. 30.
‘Big Broadcast’ returns for 20th anniversary show
SOUTH HADLEY — For one Saturday in March, you’re invited to step back in time to the era of Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller, when swing music was all the rage, radio was king, and the broadcasts were live.
Habitat offers new virtual program involving financial literacy
For years, Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity has been a beacon of hope for low-income individuals seeking homeownership and home repair opportunities, and now, they have a new tool in their toolbox.
Zine Fest celebrates winter with art, community
NORTHAMPTON — Forbes Library will soon come alive with the magic of winter as it hosts the Zine and Diorama Festival on Feb. 8.
Legislators, activist champion pay equity, overtime for farmworkers
SPRINGFIELD — The blueberries in a morning smoothie. The tomatoes in a BLT at lunch. The asparagus on a dinner plate. The food people in Massachusetts eat every day is often grown here. But the people who harvest the crops that feed Baystaters are often paid nearly half of what other workers in the state receive.