Reps. Domb, Philips Recognize National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s State Action Day
BOSTON — State Reps. Mindy Domb and Ted Philips presented a resolution from the Massachusetts House of Representatives to the
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More Than $170,000 to Be Distributed to 50 Nonprofits Through Resilient Valley
HOLYOKE — On Thursday, May 21, more than 100 nonprofit leaders, donors, and community advocates will gather for the second
Read MoreState Launches Family Portal to Help Parents, Caregivers Pay for Childcare
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced the launch of MyChildCareMA, a modern, mobile-friendly, and multi-lingual family portal for the state’s
Read MoreCutchins Staff Member Recognized for Leadership in Trauma-informed Care
NORTHAMPTON — Cutchins Programs for Children & Families announced that Rudaun Graham of the organization’s Clinically Intensive Residential Treatment Program
Read MoreBHN to Host Community Celebration for Mental Health Awareness Month on May 30
SPRINGFIELD — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, community members are invited to a free, family‑friendly Community Celebration on
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Contributes $100,000 to YWCA Campaign
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank announced its support of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts’ transformative “Shifting the Paradigm: Empowering Women
Read MoreWestfield State University Supports Inclusive Postsecondary Education Day
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University joined educators, students, and advocates at the Massachusetts State House to mark a historic milestone
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center has earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters of Western Massachusetts Honored with National Award
SPRINGFIELD — Brothers Big Sisters of Western Massachusetts (BBBSWM) has been recognized as a Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Read MoreGándara Center to Open New Women’s Recovery Residence in South Hadley
SOUTH HADLEY — Gándara Center will officially celebrate the opening of Hermanas del Rio, a new women’s recovery residential program,
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog
Read MoreHCS Head Start Highlights Importance of Early Childhood Mental Wellness
SPRINGFIELD — Holyoke, Chicopee, Springfield (HCS) Head Start is recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month by reinforcing the critical role mental
Read MoreBusinessWest Celebrates 20th Class of 40 Under Forty Honorees
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is proud to celebrate the 20th annual class of its 40 Under Forty awards, the region’s most
Read MoreFairview Hospital Named a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital
GREAT BARRINGTON — Berkshire Health Systems announced Fairview Hospital was recently named one of the top 20 critical access hospitals
Read MoreFoundation for TJO Animals’ Jack Rome Memorial 5K & Fun Walk Surpasses Goal
SPRINGFIELD — The Foundation for TJO Animals held its annual Jack Rome Memorial 5K & Fun Walk on May 2,
Read MoreFollow My Steps to Host Day of Wellness to Promote Health, Movement, Connection
SPRINGFIELD — Follow My Steps invites community members of all ages to attend its upcoming Day of Wellness, taking place
Read MoreGreenfield Event to Tackle Disaster Planning for Seniors, People with Disabilities
GREENFIELD — The city of Greenfield invites residents to join representatives from the Greenfield Fire and Emergency Management Department and
Read MoreFour UMass Amherst Student Startups Share $65,000 in Innovation Challenge
AMHERST — Four student-led ventures shared in a $65,000 prize pool in the Innovation Challenge: The Final, the culminating pitch
Read MoreBFAIR to Host Annual Signature Event, BFAIR in Bloom, on June 4
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR will hold its annual signature fundraising event, BFAIR in Bloom – Growing Opportunities for People with
Read MoreWestfield Bank Donates $150,000 to YMCA of Greater Westfield for Camp Shepard
WESTFIELD — Westfield Bank announced a $150,000 donation to the YMCA of Greater Westfield as a major contributor toward renovations
Read MoreSTCC Trustees Recommend Jennifer Cournoyer as Next President
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College’s board of trustees voted to recommend Jennifer Cournoyer as the next president of STCC.
Read MoreBerkshire Money Management Treats Local Nurses to Free Coffee During Nurses Week
DALTON — In celebration of National Nurses Week (May 6-12), Berkshire Money Management is partnering with local cafés to offer
Read MoreBHS Hospitals Earn Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditations
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced that all three of its hospitals have been awarded Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA)
Read MoreGreenfield Cooperative Bank Launches Food Drive to Benefit Two Nonprofits
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank is partnering with Rachel’s Table and the Northfield Regional Food Pantry for nonperishable food drives.
Read MoreUMass Amherst Celebrates Opening of $43M Public Health and Health Sciences Hub
AMHERST — The University of Massachusetts Amherst last week celebrated the opening of its new $43 million School of Public Health and Health Sciences
Read MoreBaystate Health Expands Primary Care Network
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced continued expansion of its primary care network with the integration of two established community-based practices into
Read MoreEarly Learning Agencies to Launch New Collaboration to Serve Springfield Families
SPRINGFIELD — The region’s leading providers of preschool programming came together today to formally launch Foundations for Success Springfield. State and
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Celebrates Local Nonprofits at Community Giving Initiative Reception, Donating $25,000
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank welcomed local nonprofit partners to its recent Community Giving Initiative Reception at the bank’s loan and
Read MoreBusinesses Take Advantage of Apprenticeship Tax Credit
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration released new data today highlighting the success of the expanded Registered Apprenticeship Tax Credit, which Gov.
Read MoreTom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Tournament Raised $160,000 in 17th Annual Event
NORTHAMPTON — Organizers of the Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament announced that its 17th annual event raised $160,000
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Urges Support for Bed Program
SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is again inviting the community to support A Bed for Every Child by making cash donations at any of its
Read MoreRunway 5K Set for Sunday
NORTHAMPTON — The Treehouse Foundation is taking off this Sunday for the annual Runway 5K fundraiser at Northampton Airport. More than 400 participants will
Read MoreBaystate Health to Acquire Mercy Medical Center
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health and Trinity Health of New England have signed a Definitive Agreement to transition Mercy Medical Center, its
Read MoreAIM Honors Hillcrest Educational Centers
One of the nation’s foremost schools for children with psychological and behavioral challenges is the winner of the 2026 John
Read MoreBay State Joins International Union for Conservation of Nature
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced Tuesday that Massachusetts is now an official member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), a global network of more than 1,400 governments and
Read MoreBerkshire Heart & Mind Therapy Slates Grand Opening
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Heart & Mind Therapy will host its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 30, from 3 to 7
Read More128 Local Farmers Receive More Than $270,000 in Grants from HGCF
AGAWAM — The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation (HGCF), and its Local Farmer Award partners, announced the 2026 recipients, granting more than
Read MoreAIC Announces Transfer Support for Anna Marie College Students
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) has announced a comprehensive transfer support initiative for students affected by the closure of Anna
Read MoreCountdown Begins for Jacob’s Journey Pageant Supporting Families Affected by SUDC
WESTFIELD — With the event just days away, the community is invited to look ahead to the 2026 Jacob’s Journey
Read MoreCancer Connection Opens New Springfield Location
NORTHAMPTON — Cancer Connection is celebrating the opening of its new location in Springfield, providing supports for people with a
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