WESTFIELD — Westfield State University will receive nearly $1.53 million as part of a statewide initiative to boost college completion rates.The funding is part of the State University SUCCESS program, which awarded $13 million to nine public universities to help students stay on track to...
While the deal was not final as of early Thursday morning, John Harbaugh and the Giants are expected to finalize an agreement to hire the storied coach. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported late Wednesday that, barring a setback, the former long-time Baltimore Ravens coach will join...
HOLYOKE — The city’s Office for Community Development is accepting applications for its 2026 Community Development Block Grant program, according to the office. The grants are designed to fund projects that help people with low or moderate incomes, or to improve the neighborhoods where they...
A Massachusetts man said he was shocked when MSPCA-Angell’s law enforcement team and Hadley Police arrived at his animal sanctuary and began removing more than 300 animals — including a sheep he relied on as a service animal.On Jan. 7, MSPCA-Angell’s law enforcement team and...
Thursday is expected to bring warm, wet conditions throughout the state, with a chance of light snow overnight in some areas.Morning fog and light rain showers will give way to a cloudy afternoon in most parts of the state, according to the National Weather Service,...
SPRINGFIELD – With rates of flu statewide listed as “very high,” city officials issued concerns this week about the low vaccination rate across Hampden County.This season a total of 66 people statewide have died from the flu, including four children in the eastern part of...
SPRINGFIELD – The city has received two grants that will allow officials to move forward with the redevelopment of the problem property that once held the Massachusetts Career Development Institute.The grants, which total $400,000, come from the state’s One Stop for Growth program and will...
A strong cold front will reach Massachusetts just in time for the New England Patriots to host the Houston Texans in the divisional round of the playoffs Sunday, giving the Pats an additional home-field advantage. Sunday’s game features a 3 p.m. kickoff at Gillette Stadium....
A Massachusetts casino player won more than $100,000 after betting $10. The player bet $10 on the game “Fire Link” at Encore Boston Harbor casino, located in Everett, on Jan. 3. The player then won the jackpot prize of $101,187. Two days before, a Quincy...
Local people are working to raise climate change awareness and promote clean energy innovations in Western Massachusetts. This column celebrates the groups engaged in this work and provides information on how to connect with efforts already underway. It also gives an overview of legislation pending...
