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Springfield, MA | WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and other public leaders announced the contractors for the $51.3 million Court Square Building renovation on Elm...

Longmeadow, MA | Nick Aresco, WWLPLONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Two graduate programs at Bay Path University received money to help students and faculty achieve the education they deserve. Nearly $3...

Easthampton, MA | Jacquelyn Voghel, The GazetteEASTHAMPTON — River Valley Co-op opens its doors to the public on July 1, bringing with it 83 new jobs and establishing itself as the city’s...

Agawam | Michael Ballway, The RepublicanAGAWAM — After years of trapping motorists and neighborhood residents, the truck-sized rain puddles on Meadow Street have finally met their match: coronavirus...

Northampton, MA | Sophia Gardner, The GazetteNORTHAMPTON – The area’s public transit system will soon be home to eight new battery-electric buses, thanks to a $7.2 million federal grant. State and...

Boston, MA | Chris Van Buskirk, State House News ServiceBOSTON (SHNS) – As Congress continues to work out an infrastructure bill that would direct billions of dollars to states, a high-ranking...

Washington, DC | Phillip Bishop, WWLP(WWLP) – More than $7 million is headed to the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority. Congressman Richard Neal announced the grant Monday alongside Springfield Mayor...

Springfield, MA | Peter Goonan, The RepublicanSPRINGFIELD — A $7.2 million federal grant announced Monday will allow the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority to buy eight new electric buses and continue...

Easthampton, MA | Taylor Knight, WWLPEASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Final preparations are underway at River Valley Co-Op in Easthampton. The grocery store is getting ready for its grand opening later...

Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanSPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal announced more than $2.4 million for Head Start programs in western and central Massachusetts on Thursday. The...

Washington, DC | The Berkshire EagleThe Berkshire County Head Start Development Program has received a grant worth nearly $380,000 through the American Rescue Plan.  The federal funding is part...

Springfield, MA | Elizabeth Roman, The RepublicanSPRINGFIELD — Meeting with a 4- and 5-year-olds at Square One in Springfield on Monday, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal said it’s these children’s families...

Westfield | Arianna Tourangeau, Mike Masciadrelli, WWLPWESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Governor Baker attended the groundbreaking for a new taxiway at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport Thursday afternoon....

Westfield | Jim Kinney, MassLiveWESTFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal on Thursday announced Westfield’s share of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan: $9.3 million for the city government, $11.5...

Chicopee, MA | Katrina Kincade, WWLPCHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Aerospace and defense manufacturing companies from around the state met to discuss how to strengthen the industry Monday. Massachusetts...

Washington, DC | Alan Chartock, WAMCIn today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Democrat Richard Neal of the 1st district speaks with WAMC’s Alan Chartock. This interview with was recorded May...

Ludlow, MALONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Train safety legislation is being re-introduced by Senator Ed Markey and Congressman Richard Neal, called ‘The Warren Cowels Grade...

Springfield, MA | Amanda Callahan, Western Mass NewsSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Western Mass News is getting answers for college students in need. Schools in the region will receive nearly...

Springfield, MA | G. Michael Dobbs, The Reminder PublicationsSPRINGFIELD – A new study concludes the return on investment on east-west passenger rail would be $10 for every dollar spent on the...

Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanSPRINGFIELD — The American Rescue Plan includes nearly $90 million for colleges, universities and community colleges in Massachusetts’ First Congressional...