Holyoke

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Public Schools has released results from a Panorama Culture and Climate Survey showing bright spots and areas of improvement the district can focus on.

HOLYOKE — State Sen. John Velis joined Holyoke Media for an end of year discussion to reflect on 2023 and the work to come in the new year.

HOLYOKE — Rules regarding the seating of city councilors were discussed during the City Council’s Jan. 22 Special Meeting following a point of order called to start the meeting.

HOLYOKE — The Ortiz Family Café will be hosting a bingo fundraiser on March 2 at the Unicorn as part of efforts to purchase a new dessert food truck and grow the business.

HOLYOKE — The 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor has lived on in American history as a defining moment on what it means to serve the country, and now over 80 years later a Holyoke native who died serving during this historic attack will have his remains brought home and laid to rest.

HOLYOKE — Never heard of Hourly Comics Day? You’re not alone, but thanks to the Holyoke arts community efforts, those interested in trying out a fun art project — specifically related to comics — are invited to the Print Shop on Jan. 27 from 12-2 p.m. for the in-person event.

HOLYOKE — In celebrating Black History Month, the Holyoke Library will host a screening of a film and discussions led by the Consortium’s Anit-Oppression Committee in their “It’s Going to Be All Right” event.

HOLYOKE — Five new tenants have opened inside the Holyoke Mall over the last three months, with two more coming soon this year to the region’s largest shopping destination.

HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua Garcia took time to reflect on 2023 and look ahead into the new year as he sat down with Holyoke Media for an end of year discussion.

HOLYOKE — Four Holyoke organizations are on the receiving end of state funding following more than $15 million announced from the state through the Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Program.