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Holyoke hosts flag raising for Sikh community

Holyoke hosts flag raising for Sikh community

HOLYOKE — A Sikh flag raising ceremony was hosted on April 1 at Holyoke City Hall to celebrate Vaisakhi, which marks the beginning of the New Year and honors the creation of the Khalsa and the Sikh articles of faith.


Holyoke Pride Committee announces upcoming events

Holyoke Pride Committee announces upcoming events

HOLYOKE — Although Pride Month is not until June, the Holyoke Pride Committee is getting ready to kick off its pride month celebrations with an event planned in April leading up to the full celebration in June.


Federal education funding cuts to impact Holyoke, Chicopee

Federal education funding cuts to impact Holyoke, Chicopee

With more tough news of federal funding cuts being announced from the Trump administration, the Healey-Driscoll administration is condemning the administration’s illegal move to terminate $106 million in K-12 education grant funding for Massachusetts.


WSU paramedic program to meet workforce needs

WSU paramedic program to meet workforce needs

WESTFIELD — Westfield State University has announced the launch of its new Paramedic Program, set to begin in April and designed to help meet workforce needs in the region.


Garcia presents PILOT policy for Holyoke to adopt

Garcia presents PILOT policy for Holyoke to adopt

HOLYOKE — During the Development and Governmental Relations Committee on March 11, a policy designed to gain revenue from tax-exempt property owners was presented by Mayor Joshua Garcia and Collins Center associate Stephen E. Cirillo.


St. Patrick’s Committee honored ahead of parade weekend

St. Patrick’s Committee honored ahead of parade weekend

HOLYOKE — Before the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade Weekend took place, the Holyoke City Council invited the St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke and 2025 award winners to be recognized during its March 18 meeting.


St. Patrick’s Parade returns to Holyoke for 72nd year

St. Patrick’s Parade returns to Holyoke for 72nd year

HOLYOKE — The 72nd St. Patrick’s Parade made its way through the streets of Holyoke on a chilly but sunny day on March 23.


A look at the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade’s history

A look at the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade’s history

HOLYOKE — It started the way so many great things have begun. With an idea, and some willing hands.


Pickleball Kingdom set to open first Mass. location in Holyoke

HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Mall will be getting a new addition that is not a new food spot or shopping store, but instead a popular activity: pickleball.


Holyoke seeks community input for multiple projects

Holyoke seeks community input for multiple projects

HOLYOKE — The city is proposing safety improvements for Main Street and hosted an information meeting on March 12 to discuss the proposal between South Canal and Mosher streets.