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August 2 First Fridays Artswalk
The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday, August 2 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five. Participating venues on Friday, August 2 include Berkshire Art Center, Berkshire Black Economic Council, Clock Tower Artists, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., Hotel on North, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Living in Recovery, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery, Marketplace Cafe, Methuselah Bar and Lounge, NUarts gallery + studios, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds, Soda Chef, and THECOLLAB. There will also be Interactive Pottery Demos in Palace Park with Jim Horsford and a Free Kids’ Paint and Sip on Dunham Mall.
Bishop West Real Estate Raises $25K for Berkshire Humane
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Bishop West Real Estate announced the success of its recent fundraising event, Music Bingo, held on June 30, 2024, at the Proprietors Lodge. The event raised $25,000 in support of the Berkshire Humane Society, highlighting the community-driven commitment of Bishop West Real Estate to support local nonprofit organizations, stated a press release.
Time Is Running Out For Your Regular Massachusetts Driver’s License
Recently I had to renew my license for the 2nd time before my birthday this year. Thankfully, I was able to process the transaction online since I didn't have any reason to visit the RMV in person as all my records are up to date. However, for some they might...
‘More united than ever’: Massachusetts delegates describe RNC atmosphere
“We are more united than ever,” said Janet Fogarty, the Republican National Committeewoman from Massachusetts. “I would say the one difference is people are probably watchful and on guard to notice if there’s anything that seems out of line.”
Massachusetts cities open cooling centers as state prepares for another potential heatwave
EAST BOSTON, Mass. — Another heatwave may be coming to Massachusetts starting Monday as average temperatures are expected to reach as high as the mid-90s, according to StormTeam5's Meteorologist Kelly Ann Cicalese. In Massachusetts, a heat wave is usually defined as a three-or-more day period of temperatures above 90...
Five Mass. residents charged in $1 million health care fraud scheme
Five Massachusetts residents and one New York woman have been accused of carrying out a health care fraud scheme in which they billed health insurance companies for over $1 million in fake medical costs for treatment they supposedly received while overseas. Dorchester resident Brendon Ashe, 40, 36-year-old Roxbury resident Aqiyla...
Heat advisory issued across most of Massachusetts through late Tuesday
BOSTON – The dangerous heat returns to Massachusetts Monday, so be prepared and take precautions.The WBZ-TV weather team has a NEXT Weather Alert in effect for this week's stretch of hot, humid, and potentially stormy weather across the Boston area. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for most of Massachusetts from 8 a.m. Monday through 8 p.m. Tuesday.An excessive heat watch has been issued for nearly all of Massachusetts Tuesday. The National Weather Service will also likely begin an air quality alert this week because of the extreme heat. Heat index values Monday afternoon and Tuesday afternoon will...
Dead Humpback Whale Found Off South Shore of Massachusetts
Another day, another dead whale. Tragedy struck the South Shore of Massachusetts on Friday when the U.S. Coast Guard discovered a dead humpback whale floating in the water. The whale, known as Lollipop, a mature female, had been in good health when last seen on June 1, 2024. NOAA Fisheries,...
You May Be Breaking Some of These Massachusetts Laws Without Knowing It
Massachusetts seems to have a law for everything and while it makes sense for some things others are just strange. As we all know the 4th of July recently passed and Massachusetts is the only state that has a law against consumer fireworks including buying, selling, and using. Some folks agree with this law while others think it's complete nonsense. In addition, this law doesn't seem to be enforced in Massachusetts at least not in my area. So, why even have the law if it's not being enforced? Either way, the law is the law.
Schools address skills of youngest readers hampered by pandemic learning
SPRINGFIELD — Despite it being years since the start of the pandemic, teachers are still feeling the effects of remote learning. Ian Hartigan, a middle school science teacher at Springfield Preparatory Charter School, published an op-ed in May after he noticed his fifth and sixth-grade students struggling to read text in science class.
Baystate Noble nurses, VNA clinicians deliver 2nd petition for higher wages
WESTFIELD — Nurses and clinicians, in the midst of negotiations over an employment contract, delivered a petition to a Baystate Health director at his Westfield workplace on July 12. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
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