Holyoke
Holyoke preparing for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
HOLYOKE — With the calendar turning to March, excitement is growing in Holyoke and across the region as the city’s biggest weekend, the 72nd St. Patrick’s Parade weekend is rapidly approaching.
Garcia announces $19M in cuts will impact Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua Garcia announced on his Facebook that recent federal cuts could have an impact on Holyoke.
Marcotte recognized for community contributions
HOLYOKE — Marcotte Ford’s motto, “We’ve got your back,” is more than just an advertising slogan for customers. It also describes the dealership’s long-standing tradition of giving back to the Holyoke community.
Springfield Thunderbirds visit MiraVista
HOLYOKE — On Feb. 25, top talent from the Springfield Thunderbirds visited the MiraVista Behavioral Health Center, 1233 Main St.
Garcia hosts kickoff event to launch reelection bid
HOLYOKE — The community, supporters and public officials joined Mayor Joshua Garcia as he officially launched his reelection campaign at a community rally on Feb. 27 at LightHouse Holyoke, formerly Gateway City Arts.
Girls Inc. of the Valley hosts Girl Day at Holyoke City Hall
HOLYOKE — On Feb. 20, Girls Inc. of the Valley hosted Girl Day 2025 at City Hall as part of Engineer Week.
56 Suffolk St. property condemned by city of Holyoke
HOLYOKE — On Feb. 4, a condemnation order was issued to 56 Suffolk St. after it was discovered that tenants were living there illegally without heat, running water, functioning plumbing and other building code violations.
Local entrepreneur Ruiz acquires Wyckoff Country Club
HOLYOKE — Area businessman and entrepreneur Cesar Ruiz has acquired the Wyckoff Country Club in Holyoke for $2.8 million.
Holyoke Art receives $20K CFWM Flexible Funding grant
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Art recently announced that it has been awarded a $20,000 Flexible Funding grant from the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts for 2025.
Holyoke supporting popular bar owner after ALS diagnosis
HOLYOKE — It was recently announced that well-known and beloved bar owner Patrick Brennan was diagnosed with ALS after being absent from his bar the last few months.