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Springfield rep’s appeal on gun corridors: “people are afraid”
A state rep from Springfield and member of Speaker Ron Mariano's leadership team is calling for more funding for three federal agencies, saying "people are afraid" of gun violence stemming from illegal weapons being shuttled along a pair of interstate highways.
Community grasps for meaning after killing: ‘He was a humble, kind man’
HOLYOKE — Leonardo Ortiz, Jr., was packing up his little brother Dexter’s things when, inside a reusable grocery bag, he found tiny objects neatly wrapped in newspaper. “They were my father’s old model cars,” Ortiz realized after unpacking each one. “He loved my father.”. If...
Bluebike offering free rides during Red Line shutdown
Riders can enter the code MBTAREDJULY in the Bluebikes app to receive five free rides throughout the shutdown. Red Line shutdown disrupting your commute? You might want to switch to something blue. No, not the Blue Line. Bluebikes. Insurance company Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is offering free rides...
Mass. weather: Severe storms, tornadoes, hail could hit state Tuesday night
Severe storms and tornadoes could batter parts of Massachusetts Tuesday night, ahead of what is expected to be the last day of excessive heat on Wednesday, the National Weather Service announced. These strong to severe storms are expected to start between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., beginning in parts of...
Several road closures reported due to downed power lines, trees after storm
(WGGB/WSHM) - After a severe storm hits parts of Western Massachusetts, several counties are reporting road closures due to downed power lines and trees. Police and fire departments across Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire County are responding and some are even calling extra resources to assist. Officials also remind the...
Northampton, Pope Francis summer girls soccer teams learn valiant lessons in hot matchup
NORTHAMPTON – With temperatures near triple digits and humidity on the rise, it was clear Monday night’s Pioneer Valley summer girls soccer league game between Pope Francis and Northampton was going to be challenging. Despite those previous mentions, both teams remained determined to play until the final whistle....
College of Engineering Celebrates Successful STEM Program
Western New England University's College of Engineering recently concluded its week-long STEM program. The exploratory program, hosted by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), was designed to provide middle and high school students with hands-on, project-based learning experiences in STEM fields. Dr. Neeraj Magotra, chair of the ECE...
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