Springfield Museums Receive Shuttered Venue Operator Grant
The Springfield Museums will welcome U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and Small Business Alliance Massachusetts District Office Director Robert Nelson to the Quadrangle green today, Oct. 7, at 3 p.m. to announce a $1,200,000 Shuttered Venue Operator Grant (SVOG) from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The public is welcome to attend the public announcement of…
STCC Receives $7.35 Million in Grants to Enhance STEM Education
Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) has been awarded two grants worth more than $7 million from the U.S. Department of Education to boost student success among Latinx and low-income students in STEM fields, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal announced on Wednesday during a visit to STCC. “I am thrilled to celebrate the success of Springfield Technical…
Job fair at the Holyoke Mall
More job fairs are being held around western Massachusetts, as industries try to recruit workers to meet the demand during the pandemic. 22News was at a job fair held at the Holyoke Mall on Wednesday where many local businesses were there looking to get people to join their payroll. Some retailers, like Macy’s, are trying…
Local farm partners with Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
A partnership between local famers and organizations, has led to a new farm that will bring fresh produce to nearby communities. With food insecurity at an all time high, its essential that we have locally grown produce to rely on. Through partnership between the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and Kestrel Land Trust, 142 acres…
Congressman Neal to announce STEM grants for college students
Congressman Richard Neal announced two grants at Springfield Technical Community College Wednesday morning that will help students among Latinx and low-income families. According to a news release from STCC, the $7.35 million in grants will be used to expand support services to help Hispanic and low-income students to pursue degrees in the STEM field. STCC…
Springfield College, UMass Law Launch Accelerated Law Degree Program
Springfield College and the University of Massachusetts Law School – Dartmouth have finalized a 3+3 agreement that will create new, accelerated opportunities for Springfield College students to attain a law degree. As part of the agreement, Springfield College pre-law students will spend three years working toward their undergraduate degree before enrolling at UMass Law, where…
YMCA of Greater Springfield 2021 Golf Classic Raises More Than $70,000
The YMCA of Greater Springfield held its 2021 Golf Classic on Sept. 20 at the Longmeadow Country Club, with local businesses coming together in a round of golf to support the mission of the YMCA. “It was a great day to be with so many supportive companies from the greater Springfield area. The community stepped…
Jewish Family Service Receives $250,000 Citizenship and Integration Grant
Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts (JFS) has been awarded a competitive two-year $250,000 Citizenship and Integration Grant from the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This grant enables JFS to continue its work helping legal permanent residents become U.S. citizens. Read the source article at BusinessWest
BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RECOGNIZED WITH CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 2021 READERS’ CHOICE AWARD “#3 BEST AIRPORT IN THE U.S.”
The Connecticut Airport Authority is pleased to announce that Condé Nast Traveler today released the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, with Bradley International Airport recognized as the 3rd best airport in the U.S. More than 800,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to provide a full…
Study Shows Western Mass. Communities Have Long Suffered from Inadequate Support to Maintain and Develop Public Infrastructure | Mass.gov
A study issued today by the Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump (OSA) showed Western Massachusetts communities have been left without the tools necessary to maintain or develop public infrastructure for roadways, buildings and broadband as a result of a declining population, geographic challenges, and a lack of overall resources. The study, Public Infrastructure…
Holyoke Community College receives $1 million grant
Holyoke Community College recently announced their receipt of nearly $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to create a new engineering pathways program. The program will be designed to boost the numbers of Latinx and women engineers working in the field. With the assistance of the $956,458 grant, paid over four years, HCC plans to design…
MGM Springfield Brings Free Music Fridays Concert Series Indoors
MGM Springfield’s Free Music Friday concert series will move inside to the Aria Ballroom beginning Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Doors are scheduled to open at 7 p.m. The upcoming lineup includes LA’s BackStage Pass (Oct. 15), Beyond Purple (Oct. 22), Raise Your Hands: Bon Jovi Tribute (Oct. 29), and Trailer Trash (Nov. 5). Read…