Agency Addresses ‘Growing Crisis in Animal Welfare’
EAST BROOKFIELD — Across the country, animal shelters and rescues are facing an unprecedented challenge: adoption rates are falling, intake numbers
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Youth Advisory Board Stages Annual Conference
SPRINGFIELD — The Hampden District Attorney’s Youth Advisory Board staged its annual conference on May 1 at the Basketball Hall of
Read MoreGirls Inc. of the Valley Unveils New Program Space
HOLYOKE — Girls Inc. of the Valley unveiled its newly renovated program space yesterday on May 1 to celebrate the achievements of all
Read MoreT-Birds Raise $38,300 for Rays of Hope
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds announced a donation of $38,300 to the Rays of Hope thanks to proceeds from the live jersey auction and
Read More‘Dash & Dine’ Raises Funds for Amherst Survival Center
AMHERST — University of Massachusetts Dining Services successfully hosted its 14th annual UMass 5K Dash & Dine on April 26. Over the past 14 years, UMass Dining
Read MoreHolyoke, Chicopee, Springfield Head Start Turns 60
SPRINGFIELD — May marks 60 years since the inception of Head Start, the nation’s most comprehensive early childhood education program. Since
Read MoreThree Easthampton Farms Receive Local Farmer Awards
EASTHAMPTON — Three Easthampton farms — Underline Farm, Mountain View Farm, and Park Hill Orchard — are among the 116 recipients of
Read MoreBaystate Franklin Makes Newsweek’s list of Best Maternity Hospitals
GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2025. The award list was announced
Read MoreBlood Drive Slated at Baystate Noble Hospital
WESTFIELD — The Baystate Health Blood Donation team will host a blood drive at Baystate Noble Hospital on May 12 from 8:30 a.m. to
Read MoreSquare One Supporters Gather for Annual Kentucky Derby Party
SPRINGFIELD — On Saturday at 5 p.m., the Armory at MGM Springfield will the setting for hats, horses and hors d’oeuvres
Read MoreBaystate Health Eliminates Another 43 Jobs
SPRINGFIELD — Peter Banko, president and CEO of Baystate Health, today announced that, as part of an ongoing “transformation” at the
Read MoreWNE President to Step Down in August
SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNE) announced Tuesday that President Robert Johnson will step down from his role, effective August 1.
Read MoreMassHealth Nutrition Program Praised
BOSTON —MassHealth’s nutrition services program, which provides nutritious food to its members, has had positive results, according to a recent study
Read MoreHelix Marks 160 Years
SPRINGFIELD — Helix Human Services, formerly known as the Children’s Study Home, is today celebrating 160 years of dedication to individuals
Read MoreAnytime Fitness in Hadley Hosts Open House
HADLEY — The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Anytime Fitness Hadley for an open house event on Wednesday,
Read More12Local Men to Graduate from Springfield Rescue Mission’s New Life Program
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Rescue Mission (SRM) is holding a graduation commencement and celebration for 12 residents of its Men’s New Life Program.
Read MoreMeet the 40 Under Forty Class of 2025
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest has announced its 40 Under Forty class of 2025. This year, we honor: • Olivia Calcasola, tax supervisor, Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C.;
Read MoreDakin Announces 2025 Board of Directors
SPRINGFIELD — The Dakin Humane Society of Springfield recently announced its 2025 Board of Directors. The all-volunteer Dakin board represents communities from
Read MoreElms College to Host Annual Experiential Learning Showcase May 2
CHICOPEE — Elms College students will showcase their real-world experiences gained through internships, research, service work, and travel opportunities at the
Read MoreProstate Cancer Symposium Slated
The Mass. Prostate Cancer Coalition (MPCC) will bring together today’s leading physicians and medical professionals to share the latest in
Read MoreHealthy Air Network Launches Redesigned Website
The Healthy Air Network announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, HealthyAirNetwork.org. The enhanced platform offers a more user-friendly, visually engaging,
Read MoreHearing Health Info Session Slated
LONGMEADOW — Blake Audiology Clinic, located on the Willie Ross School for the Deaf campus in Longmeadow, will host a free community
Read MoreHead Start Director Sounds Alarm on Looming Federal Funding Cuts
By Nicole Blais Since 1965, Head Start has been an essential source of support for millions of children and families, offering
Read MoreMiraVista Behavioral Health Center Marks Four Years of Service
HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center is celebrating its four-year anniversary this month, commemorating a period of steady growth and expanded
Read MoreLee Bank Foundation Awards $69,800 in First Grant Cycle of 2025
LEE — The Lee Bank Foundation has awarded $69,800 in grant funding to 13 Berkshire-based nonprofits as part of its first
Read MoreWestern Massachusetts Walk to Cure Arthritis Slated for June 1 at Stanley Park
ATLANTA — The Arthritis Foundation announced that the Western Massachusetts Walk to Cure Arthritis will take place on Sunday, June
Read MoreWNE Launches New Master’s Degree in Biopharmaceutical Technology
SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNE) is launching a new master of science in biopharmaceutical technology (MSBT) program this
Read MoreState Kicks Off Data Advisory Commission on Early Education and Care
BOSTON — This month, the Healey-Driscoll administration launched the Data Advisory Commission on Early Education and Care. Established in the
Read MoreMassachusetts Prostate Cancer Symposium to Be Held Virtually on May 16
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition (MPCC) will bring together today’s leading physicians and medical professionals to share the
Read MoreWestfield State Students Launch Campaign for Friends of the Homeless
WESTFIELD — Advanced public relations students at Westfield State University (WSU) are launching a campaign, “Putt a Hole in Homelessness,”
Read MoreAlumni Achievement Award Nomination Deadline Extended to May 2
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest has extended the nomination deadline for the 11th annual Alumni Achievement Award until May 2. This award is
Read MoreKamp for Kids Golf FUN-raiser Celebrates 50 Years, Raises $30,000
SPRINGFIELD — Kamp for Kids, a summer day camp for children and young adults with and without disabilities, recently held
Read MoreUnited Way of Pioneer Valley to Present Champions of Change Event on May 1
SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) invites the community to its Champions of Change event, a heartfelt celebration
Read MoreBerkshire Bounty Fundraiser Responds to Growing Community Need
GREAT BARRINGTON — Berkshire Bounty, a 501(c)(3) food-recovery organization, will conduct a crowdfunding campaign April 22-29 to raise funds to
Read MoreHuntington Disease Society Announces Golf for a Cure on May 12
NEWBURYPORT — The Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s (HDSA) Massachusetts & Rhode Island Chapter will host Golf for a Cure
Read MoreLori Callahan Promoted to Funeral Director at Wilbraham Funeral Home
WILBRAHAM — Wilbraham Funeral Home announced that Lori Callahan has satisfied all the requirements of the Massachusetts Division of Occupational
Read MoreHCC to Host First ASL Pickleball Tournament on April 19
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will host its first-ever American Sign Language (ASL) immersion pickleball tournament on Saturday, April
Read MoreSpringfield City Hall Hosts New England Donor Services Flag-raising Ceremony
SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Adam Gomez, state Rep. Carlos González, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, and Matt Boger of New England
Read MoreSTCC Announces Pinning Ceremonies for Health Programs
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) announced upcoming pinning ceremonies to celebrate the achievements of students in its health
Read MoreBerkshire Bank Foundation Invests More Than $400,000 in Local Nonprofits
BOSTON — Berkshire Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Berkshire Bank, invested more than $400,000 in communities through grants and
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