Northampton
Northampton teen leading efforts to fight food insecurity
NORTHAMPTON — As hunger rises, one Northampton teenager is fighting food insecurity across the Pioneer Valley through volunteer cooking marathons and other philanthropic endeavors.
Toy for Joy: A 104-year tradition of generosity begins again
That time of the year has arrived again.
Vintage and vinyl fair returns to Center for the Arts this month
NORTHAMPTON — The opportunity to hunt for classic vinyl records and unique vintage clothing returns to the city on Sunday, Nov. 15, in the fourth edition of the Downtown Market Vintage & Vinyl.
Neal bests Milleron, clinches 20th term in U.S. House
SPRINGFIELD — Voters chose to stay the course on Nov. 3, leaning into the experience of longtime U.S. Rep. Richard Neal versus the drumbeat for change being sounded by independent Nadia Milleron.
Northampton gallery honors past, present in children’s illustration
NORTHAMPTON — Lovers of children’s books of all ages are invited to meet their favorite illustrators and authors at a Northampton gallery’s biggest party of the year.
‘It’s The Wildest!’ brings 1950s classics to Bombyx
NORTHAMPTON — Guests can step back in time and enjoy the music of the 1950s as Mark Gionfriddo brings his “It’s The Wildest!” show back to Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity at 130 Pine St. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m.
Community demands Smith College reverse decision to close Fort Hill
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton community came out in droves for a march from Pulaski Park to Smith College to urge the college to reverse its decision to close its Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill on June 4, 2027.
Northampton schools among those awarded money to support cellphone ban policy
NORTHAMPTON — To bolster the Northampton Public Schools’ phone-free learning environment, the district is receiving a $50,000 grant as part of more than $625,000 awarded to 17 school districts across the state by the attorney general’s office.
Northampton’s EJ Gare garage suffers from ‘concrete cancer,’ demolition recommended
NORTHAMPTON — Discussions are underway in the city about a potential replacement for the EJ Gare Parking Garage, after Hoffman Architects and Engineers recommended demolishing the 37-year-old garage.
Halloween festivities come to Northampton, Florence
NORTHAMPTON — Main Street in downtown Northampton will once again transform into a vibrant and creative parade of costumes for Downtown Trick or Treat this Halloween.