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October 17, 2024

Legislators vow to take ‘deep dive’ to fight antisemitism in Massachusetts

(Jewish Journal of Greater Boston- Rich Tenorio) Two state legislators from diverse backgrounds will co-chair the state’s newly created Special...
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October 16, 2024

Education officials discuss higher education system

 (WWLP- Kiara Smith) – Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler and local education officials held a round table discussion with students to...
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October 8, 2024

Chamber of Commerce hosts workforce development listening session

(Reminder- Tyler Garnet) On Sept. 30, the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce hosted a workforce development-focused listening session with the full...
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October 3, 2024

Massachusetts

State Sen. Velis to lead antisemitism commission (WWLP- 10/3/24) Westfield Sen. John Velis and Concord Rep. Simon Cataldo will lead...
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September 26, 2024

Local senator calls for updated wiretap laws

(WWLP- 9/26/2024) Massachusetts wiretap laws have not been updated since 1968. One local senator says he plans to file legislation...
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September 11, 2024

Westfield 9/11 remembrance ceremony

(WWLP) – To remember the many lives that were lost on 9/11, the city of Westfield held their annual remembrance...
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September 8, 2024

InFocus: September is National Recovery Month

(WWLP)–National Recovery Month has been commemorated every September since 1989. The effort brings attention to the work of the recovery...
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September 4, 2024

Flag raising marks return of Glendi, annual Greek culture festival in Springfield, Mass.

(WAMC Northeast Public Radio) A weekend of celebrating Greek culture and heritage kicks off Friday in Springfield. Blue and white...
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August 30, 2024

‘Not a pain that goes away’: Westfield vigil marks Overdose Awareness Day

WESTFIELD NEWS— Every 11 minutes, a person dies of an opioid overdose. At the International Overdose Awareness Day vigil, which...
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August 27, 2024

Mental health outreach efforts in Holyoke recognized

(WWLP) – Senator John Velis made a stop in Holyoke to recognize local outreach efforts targeting youth mental health this...
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