Category: Hampden County

MOSSO: Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, will present a free concert on Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Springfield Symphony Hall. Maestro Kevin Rhodes, music director and conductor of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra for 20 years, will return to Springfield to lead a program titled ‘COMING HOME: A Symphonic Reunion,’ which will include popular […] Continue Reading >

According to a news release sent from the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee, the organization was the recent recipient of a grant which funded a $250,000 project. The project includes the opening of a new 1,800 sq. ft. pavilion, and ADA, efficiency, and safety upgrades. Continue Reading >

Holyoke Community College has received a nearly $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to start a new fast-tracked engineering program aimed to boost diversity in the field. Continue Reading >

Governor Charlie Baker joined Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, faculty, and students for a ceremony for the $20.4 million renovated school located at 2071 Roosevelt Avenue in Springfield at 12:15. Continue Reading >

Maestro Kevin Rhodes, music director and conductor of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra for 20 years, will return to Springfield to lead a program titled ‘COMING HOME: A Symphonic Reunion,’ which will include popular symphonic works by Beethoven, Dvorak, Tchaikovsky, and others to be announced by Rhodes from the stage.  Continue Reading >

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien has a lively, wide-ranging discussion with Rick Sullivan, president and CEO of the Western Mass. Economic Development Council. Continue Reading >

On any given day at the city’s newest coworking space, Venture X Holyoke, counselors and physical therapists are meeting with patients, advertising and marketing specialists are serving clients, and entrepreneurs are saving money on office space as they build their businesses. Continue Reading >

COVID-19 safety precautions are still in place, including signs throughout the fairgrounds encouraging unvaccinated people to mask up. Continue Reading >

“Big is Back” is the theme of this year’s Fair. Currently the fifth largest fair in North America, The Big E will debut some BIG surprises this year including The Super Wheel, a 150 ft. high Ferris wheel with 36 climate controlled gondolas that seat up to six people. It will be located between the […] Continue Reading >

The start of the fall school year is right around the corner. Local organizations are making sure in Holyoke are prepared for what may be a very different return to the classroom. Continue Reading >