Holyoke
Girls Inc. Week shines light on mental health and empowerment
HOLYOKE — The week of May 5 to 9 marks the celebration of Girls Inc. Week at Girls Inc. of the Valley, and locations across the country — a time dedicated to spotlighting the organization’s transformative programming for girls and teens across Western Massachusetts.
Tina Lesniak
Holyoke teachers speak out as receivership nears end date
HOLYOKE — After 10 years, the end of state receivership is just a few months away with Holyoke Public Schools’ chronically underperforming designation set to end on July 1.
Urban Co-Works opens new location in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke Chamber recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Urban Co-Works, the city’s newest coworking space provider, to the Holyoke business community at 98 Westfield Rd.
MassHire Holyoke relocates operations
HOLYOKE — After 29 years at 850 High St., MassHire Holyoke announced they are relocating to a new office at the STEAM Building, 208 Race St., effective March 31.
The Consortium celebrates 50 years of community impact
HOLYOKE — The Western Massachusetts Training Consortium, located at 187 High St., shared upcoming events to celebrate its 50th anniversary. This milestone marks five decades of dedicated service and positive impact in the community.
Holyoke remembers and mourns loss of Patrick Brennan
HOLYOKE — After recently rallying around beloved bar owner and community member Patrick Brennan in his fight with ALS, the community now remembers and mourns him after it was recently announced he passed away at the age of 57.
MiraVista honors woman who turned grief into hope for many
HOLYOKE — To recognize and celebrate the efforts of Cheryl Juaire for helping raise awareness for opioid overdose, MiraVista Behavioral Health Center presented her with the first You-Have-Our AdMIRAtion Award of 2025.
Rotary Club hosting Eat, Drink and Be Holyoke on May 1
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Rotary Club announced its premier tasting fundraiser and silent auction, Eat, Drink, and Be Holyoke, will take place on Thursday, May 1, at the Holyoke Council on Aging and Senior Center, 291 Pine St., at 5:30 p.m.
Local communities unite to crack down on dirt bikes
SPRINGFIELD — Holyoke, Chicopee, Ludlow and Springfield have joined forces with the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department to continue pushing a “zero tolerance” policy when it comes to illegal dirt bikes and ATVs.
ValleyBike Share returning, expanding services
NORTHAMPTON — ValleyBike Share is returning to the region with its network of e-bikes and stations thanks to a recent state grant bringing back the services for the next two years.
