March for the Food Bank Shatters Record, Raising More Than $830,000
CHICOPEE — After several months defined by benefit cuts, a government shutdown, delayed SNAP payments, and rising need in every
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Mayflower Marathon Breaks Record, Raising More Than $260,000 for Open Pantry
SPRINGFIELD — Rock 102 (WAQY-FM) wrapped up its 32nd annual Mayflower Marathon food drive last week, delivering another show of
Read MoreVisiting Angels of West Springfield Selected for GUIDE Program
HOLYOKE — Visiting Angels of West Springfield announced it is now an approved provider of respite services under the Guiding
Read MoreNew Cardiac Monitoring Program Now Available at Mercy Medical Center
SPRINGFIELD — Pioneer Valley Cardiology Associates at Mercy Medical Center has launched the CardioMEMS heart failure monitoring program, an innovative
Read MoreRocky’s Ace Hardware Customers Raise Nearly $45,650 for Animal Shelters
SPRINGFIELD — Rocky’s Ace Hardware announced the results of its annual Round Up for Pets fundraiser. Customers at participating Rocky’s
Read MoreAtlas Chiropractic Raises More Than $8,000 for Kate’s Kitchen
HOLYOKE — Atlas Chiropractic of Holyoke announced the successful completion of its 2025 annual giving campaign, resulting in a significant
Read MoreStay Safe and Avoid Holiday Heart Syndrome This Thanksgiving
SPRINGFIELD — Thanksgiving, while one of the most joyful and anticipated times of the year, also brings an unfortunate rise
Read MoreBulkley Richardson Attorneys, Staff Raise $11,000 to Battle Food Insecurity
SPRINGFIELD — Bulkley Richardson holds an annual campaign to raise funds for the United Way of Pioneer Valley through personal
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Receives $40,000 from Shirley Shattuck Windsor Charitable Trust
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society has been named a recipient of a 2025 grant in the amount of $40,000 from
Read MoreWestern New England, Bay Path University Launch Articulation Agreement
SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNE) and Bay Path University have signed a new articulation agreement that creates a
Read MoreMountainOne Donates $25,000 for Food, Fuel Assistance in Local Communities
NORTH ADAMS — MountainOne announced it will donate $25,000 to local community organizations across the Berkshire County and South Shore
Read MoreCharles Redd Recognized as Community Star on National Rural Health Day
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Charles Redd has been named the Massachusetts
Read MoreBikes Fight Cancer Raises $260,000 to Support Cancer Services, Care, Research
EASTHAMPTON — The Bikes Fight Cancer Charity Ride has become one of the most impactful community fundraisers in Western Mass.,
Read MoreRock 102 to Host Annual Mayflower Marathon to Benefit Open Pantry of Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Rock 102 (WAQY-FM) will host its annual Mayflower Marathon food drive to benefit Springfield’s Open Pantry next week,
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Announces 2025 Humane Award Winners
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society honored six people, one company, and a dedicated guide dog at its 2025 Humane Awards,
Read MoreShriners Children’s Encourages Families to Keep Holiday Traditions Safe, Burn-free
BOSTON — With the holiday season approaching, kitchens and living rooms are not only popular for gatherings, but can also
Read MoreTickets on Sale, Emcees Announced for 2025 Women of Impact Awards
SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are now on sale for the eighth annual Women of Impact awards gala, hosted by BusinessWest. The
Read MoreRocky’s Ace Hardware Invites Customers to Round Up for Kids
SPRINGFIELD — This holiday season, Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the nation’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers with 51 locations in nine states,
Read MoreFeel Good Haus to Open in Great Barrington on Dec. 4
GREAT BARRINGTON — The Berkshires is about to welcome a new destination for wellness, self-care, and community. Feel Good Haus,
Read MoreLenox Celebrates New Public Safety Complex Designed by Caolo & Bieniek
CHICOPEE — The town of Lenox marked a major milestone this past weekend with the ribbon cutting of its new
Read MorePediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation to Host Fundraising Night with Thunderbirds
HOLYOKE — The Massachusetts chapter of the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation invites community members to come out for an evening of
Read MoreDESCO Launches Dental Service Division
HADLEY — DESCO announced the launch of DESCO Dental Service, expanding its commitment to patient care and safety into the
Read MoreWestfield State University Accepting Registrations for EMT Basic Program
WESTFIELD — Registration is open for the spring 2026 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic program offered at Westfield State University.
Read MoreSTCC Named 2026 Bellwether Award Finalist for Innovative Health Science Degree
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) has been named a 2026 Bellwether Award finalist for its innovative health science
Read MoreSpringfield College’s Rehabilitation Counseling Program Receives Major Grant
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College has received a five-year, nearly $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services
Read MoreNominations Open for 2026 Difference Makers
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for its 18th annual Difference Makers awards. BusinessWest launched the Difference Makers program in 2009 to recognize
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 MoreJohnson Memorial Hospital Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade
STAFFORD, Conn. — Johnson Memorial Hospital has earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national
Read MoreShatz, Schwartz and Fentin Attorneys Publish Guide to Massachusetts Elder Law
SPRINGFIELD — Attorneys Michele Feinstein and Carol Cioe Klyman, shareholders at Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., have co-authored the third
Read MoreMiraVista Welcomes Elizabeth Sandstrom as Associate Chief Nursing Officer
HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center announced the appointment of Elizabeth Sandstrom as associate chief nursing officer. She brings more
Read MoreHealth New England Recognizes Community Action Pioneer Valley
GREENFIELD — Community Action Pioneer Valley (CAPV), the federally designated anti-poverty agency for Franklin and Hampshire County, has been named
Read MoreCountry Bank Donates More Than $160,000 to Support Local Seniors
WARE — In response to the increasing needs of local families and seniors affected by the recent government shutdown, Country
Read MoreGreater Holyoke Chamber Asks Businesses, Community to Tackle Food Insecurity
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke Chamber is issuing an urgent appeal to the business community and all Greater Holyoke residents.
Read MoreDonald C. McGraw Foundation Makes $1 Million Leadership Gift to Fairview Hospital
GREAT BARRINGTON — On Nov. 3, Elizabeth (Buzz) and Robert L. W. (Robin) McGraw presented Fairview Hospital with a $1
Read MoreBaystate Endocrinology to Host Free World Diabetes Day Health Fair on Nov. 14
SPRINGFIELD — In recognition of World Diabetes Day, Baystate Endocrinology will host a free community health fair on Friday, Nov.
Read MoreTickets on Sale for 2025 Women of Impact Awards
SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are now on sale for the eighth annual Women of Impact awards gala, hosted by BusinessWest. The
Read MoreBehavioral Health Network Announces New Autism Support Services
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) announced the openings of its new Abilities Learning Centers — at 583 East
Read MoreParty with 1 Purpose Raises Nearly $470,000 for Type 1 Diabetes Research
SPRINGFIELD — The second annual Party with 1 Purpose lit up the Basketball Hall of Fame on Oct. 4, bringing
Read MoreThunderbirds, Wellpoint, Community Partners Bring Back First Line Program
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds, Wellpoint, and community partners are teaming up to connect local students and public safety officials
Read MoreBHN to Facilitate International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Event on Nov. 22
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) will facilitate International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (Survivor Day), an event organized
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