In the News

Boston, MA | Jon Chesto, The Boston Globe | Local business leaders launching bid to win the headquarters of newly formed “ARPA-H” medical research hub.Massachusetts is joining the multistate contest...

Springfield, MA | Sy Becker, WWLPOn Sunday, Congressman Richard Neal addressed families who sons and daughters aspire to attend one of the nation’s military academies after high school. Outlining...

Agawam, MA | Kayleigh Thomas, WWLPCongressman Richard Neal was in Agawam, Tuesday, to announce Samantha Leary as the winner of a congressional district art competition. An art competition was held...

Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanU.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal on Monday urged lawmakers in Northern Ireland to form a government following Sinn Fein victories and despite lingering border...

Springfield, MA | Alden Bourne, New England Public MediaU.S. Rep. Richard Neal, of Springfield, said he supports a bill in Massachusetts that would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's...

Pittsfield, MA | Jeannie Maschino, The Berkshire EagleThe city will celebrate the new extension of the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at the...

Longmeadow, MA | Bay Path University PressBay Path University will be holding its 125th Commencement on Sunday, May 15, at 4:00 p.m. at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA. Approximately 800...

Springfield, MA | Paris Dunford, Ryan Trowbridge, Western Mass NewsReactions are pouring in from around western Massachusetts to the possibility of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade ....

Springfield, MA | Adam Frenier, NEPMA proposal to expand passenger rail service between western Massachusetts and Boston gained support from Gov. Charlie Baker Tuesday. During a press conference at...

Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanGov. Charlie Baker and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal called Tuesday for a Western Massachusetts passenger rail authority that would apply for federal funds and...

Springfield, MA | Michael P. Norton, State House News ServiceFederal and state officials Tuesday agreed on a path forward to extend passenger rail service west of Worcester to the cities of...

Springfield, MA | Olivia Lemmon, Spectrum News 1State and federal leaders agree the development of a Passenger Rail Authority to oversee the East-West Rail project will be important to...

Chicopee, MA | Jeanette DeForge, The RepublicanCan one person direct planes to fly into three different airports from a remote location? What is the best way to fill the shortage of air traffic...

Pittsfield, MA | Associated PressThe Berkshires of western Massachusetts, one of the state’s most popular touríst destinations, will be easier to reach for the next two summers with the launch of...

Chicopee, MA | Jeanette DeForge, The RepublicanA newly rebuilt runway at Westover Air Reserve Base is being called key to keeping the base in Chicopee and helping the 439th Airlift Wing do its job....

Chicopee, MA | Jeanette DeForge, The RepublicanFor the first time in more than 70 years, Westover Air Reserve Base has a completely rebuilt its main runway, which used by the Air Force’s largest...

Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanSaying it preserves a crucial link, especially for those with limited mobility, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, celebrated a new postal...

Springfield, MA | Jenna Reyes, Samantha O'Connor, Jeff Kurowski, Western Mass NewsMonday in Springfield, Congressman Richard Neal joined postal employees and union workers outside the Main Street...

Springfield, MA | Kayleigh Thomas, WWLPCongressman Richard Neal joined with local post office officials and workers Monday afternoon to celebrate the recent passage of the bi-partisan Postal Service...

Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanMost workers would automatically enroll in their employer’s 401(k), 403(b) or SIMPLE IRA retirement plan as soon as they become eligible under bipartisan...