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Syrup Stampede to aid organization supporting grieving parents

Syrup Stampede to aid organization supporting grieving parents

NORTHAMPTON — The Syrup Stampede 5K race and 2K fun run/walk returns on Sunday, April 12, to support the work of Empty Arms Bereavement Support.


Northampton awarded $1.5 million for ValleyBike Share

Northampton awarded $1.5 million for ValleyBike Share

NORTHAMPTON — As part of a $10 million statewide investment from the Healey-Driscoll Administration, the city of Northampton was awarded $1.5 million for ValleyBike Share efforts.


Northampton projects receive more than $1M in federal funding

Northampton projects receive more than $1M in federal funding

NORTHAMPTON — Northampton is receiving two federal grant awards courtesy of U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern that total more than $1 million.


PIC’s Kids Play Lab Residency brings playwriting process to city youth

PIC’s Kids Play Lab Residency brings playwriting process to city youth

NORTHAMPTON — Play Incubation Collective’s 2026 Kids Play Lab Residency at Jackson Street School will expose three third grade classes to PIC’s collaborative playwriting process.


Walk for Tibet stops in Northampton, marches through Hampshire County

Walk for Tibet stops in Northampton, marches through Hampshire County

NORTHAMPTON — In recognition of the 67th anniversary of the National Tibetan Uprising Day, the Regional Tibetan Association of Massachusetts led a “Walk for Tibet” on March 10, starting the day long-trek in Amherst, stopping in Northampton and ending the day in Easthampton.


Play Incubation Collective launches 2026 Plays in Progress series in Northampton

Play Incubation Collective launches 2026 Plays in Progress series in Northampton

NORTHAMPTON — Play Incubation Collective’s 2026 play development series is underway, giving playwrights the opportunity to receive direct feedback on their ongoing work from theater players and fans.


Unity Basketball Nights return to Northampton this spring

Unity Basketball Nights return to Northampton this spring

NORTHAMPTON — Unity Basketball Nights will grace the city across five Mondays this spring, as children in grades 5-8 are invited to gather with community responders for evenings filled with athletic fun and pizza.


‘Mean Girls’ production graces NHS stage for four days in March

‘Mean Girls’ production graces NHS stage for four days in March

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton High School Theatre Department is bringing the burn book to the stage in its upcoming spring musical production of “Mean Girls: High School Version.”


Northampton Housing Authority begins executive director search

Northampton Housing Authority begins executive director search

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Housing Authority has established a search committee to help find a new executive director for the organization.