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Northampton Garden Tour to bloom June 13

By Trent Levakis | May 11, 2026

Northampton Garden Tour to bloom June 13

NORTHAMPTON — With spring now in full force, the 32nd annual Friends of Forbes Library Northampton Garden Tour will once again bloom for garden lovers across the region.

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Bow Bow Bash benefit concert to showcase young musical talent, support scholarship

By Trent Levakis | May 8, 2026

Bow Bow Bash benefit concert to showcase young musical talent, support scholarship

NORTHAMPTON — A staple concert that doubles as a conduit for a good cause is coming back at the end of the month.

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Azarloza slated to be next Northampton superintendent

By Trent Levakis | May 1, 2026

Azarloza slated to be next Northampton superintendent

NORTHAMPTON — The School Committee has chosen Annie Azarloza as Northampton Public Schools’ next superintendent following a vote during a special meeting on April 30.

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Construction work at Bombyx Center to modernize space

By Trent Levakis | May 1, 2026

Construction work at Bombyx Center to modernize space

NORTHAMPTON — Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity is on the verge of setting the foundation for its future. According to leaders of the entertainment staple, the venue is in the process of undergoing infrastructure upgrades through a campaign called “The Little Dig.”

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32nd annual Springfest brings music back to multiple downtown locations

By Trent Levakis | May 1, 2026

32nd annual Springfest brings music back to multiple downtown locations

NORTHAMPTON — Streets will be filled with sounds of music on Saturday, May 16, as the Northampton Community Music Center will present its 32nd annual Springfest, featuring live performances across three outdoor stages in downtown Northampton.

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Northampton City Council wants further discussion on group of ordinances

By Trent Levakis | Apr 24, 2026

Northampton City Council wants further discussion on group of ordinances

An ordinance to exempt two-family homes over 2,500 square feet from site plan approval will face further scrutiny from across multiple municipal bodies in the coming weeks.

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Kids Makers Market returns to Bombyx on May 9 with bevy of items

By Trent Levakis | Apr 22, 2026

Kids Makers Market returns to Bombyx on May 9 with bevy of items

NORTHAMPTON — Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity will host the return of its Kids Makers Market on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring another showcase of over 40 kid vendors selling handmade items, including jewelry, art, food, crafts and books.

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New micro-grant model aims to support wider range of community projects

By Trent Levakis | Apr 22, 2026

New micro-grant model aims to support wider range of community projects

NORTHAMPTON — A transformative upgrade is coming to community funding efforts through the Northampton Arts Council’s launch of its ArtsEZ Spring Grant Round, a new micro-grant model that aims to decrease barriers to entry for local creators.

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Hampshire Pride Parade returns to Northampton in early May

By Trent Levakis | Apr 17, 2026

Hampshire Pride Parade returns to Northampton in early May

NORTHAMPTON — In what has become the largest of Pride festivities in the region, Hampshire Pride’s fourth annual Pride Parade returns Saturday, May 2.