Holyoke
All Our Kids launches foster care awareness campaign
HOLYOKE — In recognition of Foster Care Awareness Month, All Our Kids launched a public service campaign aimed at raising awareness of the unique challenges faced by foster families and the state of foster care in Western Massachusetts.
Holyoke Fire Department receives safety education grants
HOLYOKE — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that more than 300 Massachusetts fire departments, including Holyoke, will receive grants to support safety equipment for firefighters and life safety education for kids and older adults.
Holyoke celebrates Arbor Day and nature
HOLYOKE — The city of Holyoke, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and Eagle Eye Institute gathered at Holyoke Heritage State Park on May 7 to recognize and celebrate Arbor Day.
NAMI set to host 25th annual walkathon to help combat mental illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Western Massachusetts will be hosting its 25th Annual Walkathon Anniversary Celebration, “A Journey of Hope and Recovery” on Sunday, May 18 at Stanley Park’s Beveridge Pavilion Annex in Westfield, 400 Western Ave.
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.
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.
