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

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.


Hampshire Pride Parade returns to Northampton in early May

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.


Northampton’s opioid settlement mini-grant program to aid community-based organizations

Northampton’s opioid settlement mini-grant program to aid community-based organizations

NORTHAMPTON — The Department of Health and Human Services has launched its Opioid Settlement Fund mini-grant program.


Grow Food’s Tuesday Market returns for 2026 season

Grow Food’s Tuesday Market returns for 2026 season

NORTHAMPTON — Grow Food Northampton’s Tuesday Market returned for the 2026 season on April 14, kicking off another 30 weeks of a staple event in the city.


Third annual Mass Kids Lit Fest returns May 3-9

Third annual Mass Kids Lit Fest returns May 3-9

NORTHAMPTON — Massachusetts Center for the Book has announced the return of Mass Kids Lit Fest, the vibrant children’s book festival now in its third year, from May 3-9.


Survey seeks input about promoting Northampton as a destination

Survey seeks input about promoting Northampton as a destination

NORTHAMPTON — The city is seeking input from the public, both locally and afar, through a Community and Visitor Perception Survey that was launched on April 9.


Indivisible Northampton protest Citizens Bank over ICE detention financing

Indivisible Northampton protest Citizens Bank over ICE detention financing

NORTHAMPTON — On April 3, members of Indivisible Northampton and local activists gathered on King Street to protest Citizens Bank’s financial ties to companies that operate ICE detention facilities.


FARM Bill to support commonwealth’s farmers

FARM Bill to support commonwealth’s farmers

The state is now one step closer to giving farmers what they need to better thrive in their respective environments.


Evelyn Harris to be honored at community sing-in

Evelyn Harris to be honored at community sing-in

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Community Music Center will honor the memory of longtime member Evelyn Harris with the Evelyn Harris Community Sing-In at First Churches of Northampton on Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m.