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Easthampton, MA | Mary C. Serreze, Special to the RepublicanEASTHAMPTON -- A candle company that focuses on employing women who escaped from war-torn countries earned a visit from U.S. Rep. Richard...

Springfield, MA | Kristin Palpini, Berkshire EagleSPRINGFIELD — Signs of the Valley are so well tucked into the decor of MGM Springfield, local visitors could make a game of finding memorabilia and...

Springfield, MA | Shannon Young, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD -- Local, state and federal officials praised MGM Resorts International's commitment to Springfield's history Thursday, as they gathered in...

Springfield, MA | Shannon Young, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD -- U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, met with local law enforcement, addiction treatment and health care officials this week to discuss how...

Springfield, MA | George Graham, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD - Mayor Domenic Sarno, discussing public safety plans Wednesday as MGM Springfield prepares to open next week, said the city is "ready to rock...

Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD --The long-delayed Springfield Innovation Center at 270-276 Bridge St. got a $250,000 boost Wednesday. Construction has already resumed on...

Washington, DC | Max Marcus and Dianne Broncaccio, Greenfield RecorderCongressman Richard Neal heard directly from farmers affected by federal policies as part of a tour Tuesday intended to help him...

Washington, DC | Paul Tuthill, WAMCConstruction work has resumed on a long-stalled project to build a place to assist startup businesses in a western Massachusetts city. ...

Washington, DC | Sy Becker, WWLPThe downtown Springfield Innovation Center is finally getting off the ground. The innovation center on Bridge Street has been in the planning stage for years. On...

Holyoke, MA | Sy Becker, WWLPHOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) - The Holyoke Health Center has received the means to more effectively care for its low income patients. Congressman Richard Neal brought news of a...

Springfield, MA | Sy Becker, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) -  Springfield's newest public transportation service connecting several downtown attractions was unveiled Monday. Congressman...

Williamsburg | Fran Ryan, Daily Hampshire GazetteWILLIAMSBURG — Firefighters in Williamsburg will now be equipped with state-of-the-art personal air packs, or self contained breathing apparatus...

Williamsburg | Shannon Young, MassLiveWILLIAMSBURG -- U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, took issue this week with the White House's approach to trade and foreign economic policy,...

Springfield, MA | Sy Becker, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Literally, hundreds of people were waiting for The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts mobile van Friday. The van provides produce for...

Springfield, MA | G. Michael Dobbs, The ReminderSPRINGFIELD – Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) has been awarded a $1.1 million grant by the National Science Foundation for a program to...

Webster | Shannon Young, MassLiveWEBSTER -- Members of Massachusetts' congressional delegation met with Webster and Dudley officials Thursday to discuss tornado recovery and relief...

Williamsburg | Shannon Young, MassLiveWILLIAMSBURG -- Local firefighters will soon have access to newer, lighter air packs and other updated safety equipment thanks to a $46,000 grant the...

Springfield, MA | Shannon Young, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD -- With thousands of science, technology, engineering and math-related jobs going unfilled across New England and the country, Springfield...

Dudley, MA | Caroline Powers, Western Mass NewsDUDLEY, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The National Weather Service has released new information about the EF-1 tornado that touched down in Worcester County over...

Springfield, MA | James Villalobos, Western Mass NewsSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - With the casino grand opening just weeks away, Springfield Police continue to prepare for the influx of...