Venture X Slates Grand Opening of Holyoke Location
HOLYOKE — Venture X®, a membership-based workspace community, will celebrate the opening of its newest location, in Holyoke, on Sept.
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Rachel’s Table, Food Bank Join Forces to Fight Hunger
SPRINGFIELD — Rachel’s Table, (RT), the food rescue and redistribution program of the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts, and the
Read MoreMask Mandate Considered for the Big E
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Board of Health is considering a mask mandate for the upcoming Big E to
Read MoreNominations for Women of Impact Awards Due Aug. 27
SPRINGFIELD — For three years, BusinessWest, sister publication of the Healthcare News, has been celebrating outstanding women from all industries,
Read MoreHCC to Offer Free COVID-19 Vaccinations
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College is hosting weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics on its Homestead Avenue campus. At the HCC
Read MoreMassachusetts Health Centers Surpass One Million Telehealth Visits
BOSTON —The Massachusetts FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) Telehealth Consortium today announced that its 35 community health center members have
Read MoreBenchmark Senior Living Named One of ‘Best Workplaces in Aging Services’
WALTHAM — Benchmark Senior Living, a provider of senior living services in the Northeast, was named by FORTUNE magazine and Great
Read MoreAIC to Offer Free Johnson & Johnson Vaccinations for Community Members
SPRINGFIELD — Students and employees at American International College (AIC) are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to returning
Read MoreJGS Lifecare to Host Baystate Vaccination Van August 30, Sept. 20
LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare a health care system serving seniors and their families in Western Mass., will be hosting the
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union raises more than $2,700 for The Food Bank
SPRINGFIELD— Throughout June and July, Freedom Credit Union collected cash donations at its branches throughout Western Mass. to benefit The Food Bank of
Read MoreWillie Ross School for the Deaf Announces Mary-Anne Stearns as New Trustee
LONGMEADOW — Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) announced that Mary-Anne Stearns, CPA has joined the school’s board of
Read MoreJGS Lifecare Honors Memory of Seymour Frankel at Classic Day of Tournaments
LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare recently hosted its 40th annual Frankel-Kinsler Classic Day of Tournaments at Twin Hills Country Club in
Read MoreBaker-Polito Administration Announces Massachusetts Statewide STEM Week
WORCESTER — The Baker-Polito administration announced that the fourth annual STEM Week will take place this year Oct. 18-22 and
Read MoreNominations for Women of Impact Awards Due Aug. 27
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine is currently accepting nominations for its fourth annual Women of Impact, a recognition program launched in
Read MoreGovernor Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Executive Employees
BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker issued an executive order requiring all state executive-branch employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Read MorePartnership Brings CHD Clinical Services to HCC Campus
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) is partnering with the Springfield-based nonprofit Center for Human Development (CHD) on a new,
Read MoreMHA to Present 23rd Wellness Classic Golf Tournament on Sept. 17
SPRINGFIELD — On Friday, Sept. 17, MHA will hold its Wellness Classic golf benefit at Wilbraham Country Club for what
Read MoreAmerican Eagle Investment Services to Offer Seminar on Retirement Healthcare Costs
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — American Eagle Investment Services invites the public to explore their options for healthcare in retirement during
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Pledges $100,000 to Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank announced it will donate $100,000 to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts to support people
Read MoreBack-to-school Supply List Is Different During the Pandemic
SPRINGFIELD — As school days are about to begin, your back-to-school shopping list should include more than just the traditional
Read MoreOpinion: How to Address Children’s Back-to-school Anxieties
By Sara Kendall, MSW, LICSW As we enter the 18th month of the pandemic, with a new school year starting,
Read MoreState Reaches More Than $100 Million in Skills Capital Grants to Educational Institutions
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced $9.7 million in grants from the Skills Capital Grant Program to 47 educational organizations
Read MoreHCC to Host COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Starting Aug. 24
HOLYOKE — Starting Tuesday, Aug. 24, Holyoke Community College (HCC) will host weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics on its Homestead Avenue
Read MoreAdvertising Club of Western Massachusetts Announces 2021 Pynchon Medalists
SPRINGFIELD — The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts’ trustees of the Order of William Pynchon announced their selection of two
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Accepting Donations in Support of Unify Against Bullying
SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is collecting cash donations at all its branches throughout Western Mass. to benefit Unify Against
Read MoreStatewide Virtual Job Fair Slated for Aug. 16-20
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Regional Chamber has partnered with MassHire and the Baker-Polito administration on a statewide virtual job fair,
Read MoreCustomized Drinks Have Gone Viral — and May Be a Recipe for Disaster
DALLAS — When TikTok trendsetters went viral sharing their off-the-menu, customized drink recipes to try at the coffee shop, each
Read MoreState Announces Federal Grant for Apprenticeships, Promotes Job-Training Investments
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced a $4 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand Massachusetts’
Read MoreGlenmeadow Requiring Staff to Get COVID-19 Vaccine by Nov. 1
LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow announced it is requiring all staff, volunteers, and contractors currently working for its life-plan community to be
Read MoreAmerican Heart Assoc. Offers Tips for People Returning to Doctor Visits After Pandemic
DALLAS — As COVID-19 vaccinations become more widespread, people who have put off seeing a doctor during the pandemic are
Read MoreMassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board Partners with CareerVillage
GREENFIELD — The MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board announced a new partnership with CareerVillage (careervillage.org). This collaboration will connect Franklin
Read MoreStatewide Virtual Job Fair Slated for Aug. 16-20
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Regional Chamber has partnered with MassHire and the Baker-Polito administration on a statewide virtual job fair,
Read MoreMedical, Sports Organizations Urge COVID-19 Vaccination for Young Athletes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Twelve national medical and athletics organizations have released a statement urging vaccination of young athletes against COVID-19.
Read MoreAsnuntuck, Town of Enfield Partner on Early-childhood Initiative
ENFIELD, Conn. — The town of Enfield’s Family Resource Center, a division of the Enfield Department of Social Services, has
Read MoreAFC Medical Director Offers Advice on Treating Stings from Bees, Wasps, and Yellowjackets
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Summer brings out a variety of stinging insects, and while many people can’t tell the difference between
Read MoreBusinesses Pull Together to Help YMCA of Greater Springfield, Camp Weber
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The YMCA of Greater Springfield reached out to several local business for their help with upgrades at
Read MoreNew Community Center, Housing Coming to Carriage Grove
BELCHERTOWN — MassDevelopment and the Belchertown Economic Development and Industrial Corp. (BEDIC) announced the selection of Brisa Ventures, LLC to
Read MoreYoung People, Families Must Weigh Benefits, Risks of Returning to Sports
WARE — Participation in sports has many known health benefits, including promoting physical fitness, mental wellness, and social interaction. It
Read MoreCOVID-19 Testing at HCC Extended Through October
HOLYOKE — Free “Stop the Spread” COVID-19 testing at Holyoke Community College (HCC) has been extended through October, according to
Read MoreAIC to Offer Two Cannabis Programs Online
SPRINGFIELD — Since its launch in the fall semester of 2020, the American International College (AIC) master of science program
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