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Learning Process July 18 to Sept. 3. That’s 47 days. Not quite seven weeks. That’s how much time LightHouse Holyoke, a non-traditional middle and high school celebrating its 10th year in operation, had between its purchase of the Gateway City Arts property on Race Street and the start of classes for the 2024-25 year. Executive…

The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) Board of Directors voted today to select Michael W. Shea as the organization’s next Executive Director. Current Executive Director Kevin Dillon previously announced his intent to retire in early 2025, and the Board’s selection follows a nationwide search that began in May 2024. Mike currently serves as the CAA Deputy…

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We’re excited to share the Western Massachusetts Racial Equity Summit will host a second year of workshops on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Equity in the 413 is a call to action to advance racial equity at the individual, organizational and regional levels. The Western Massachusetts Racial Equity Summit will offer workshops that can deepen knowledge…

Two extensive construction projects are currently underway at Bradley International Airport (BDL) that will greatly enhance the flow and functionality of the main terminal and allow for additional growth of airline routes. The projects are now more than half complete and in recent months have become more visible to passengers and the community thanks to…

This year, Tech Foundry, the region’s IT workforce development organization, is marking 10 years of innovation and impact with a “tech-forward’ cocktail party on 10/24/24 at 5:30 pm at MGM’s Armory. With over 500 low-to-moderate income students trained for living wage jobs, 100+ employers engaged and a new digital-equity focused Tech Hub in Holyoke, there’s…

Time is running out to register for Bay Path University’s 12th Annual Cybersecurity Summit on Friday, October 18, 2024! Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from industry expert Richard Diver, who will explore the critical intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity in his keynote presentation, “Exploring AI and Cybersecurity: Current Trends and Future Directions.”…

Baystate Children’s Hospital was awarded a $100,000 check from ‘Hyundai Hope on Wheels’ this Monday afternoon. The theme of this year’s event was ‘Hope Lights the Way.’ Through ‘Hyundai Hope on Wheels’ efforts, families who have children facing cancer will receive innovative treatments, without taking a financial hit. Every 36 minutes, a child in the…

Liberty Bank recently selected Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) to receive one of its community grants. The bank’s foundation aims to assist low- and moderate-income families improve their economic situation and quality of life, which is also what Greater Springfield Habitat does. A check presentation ceremony will be held today, World Habitat Day, at…