Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
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Updated: 20 hours ago
|By Taylor Smith, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
It’s Giving Tuesday and the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center in Springfield has plans for the donations they receive and will be adding new equipment to potentially save the lives of thousands of animals.
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By Raegan Loughrey, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Town by town is taking you to Chicopee, Springfield and Wilbraham.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 4:17 PM EST
|By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Town by town is taking you to Springfield, Longmeadow and West Springfield.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 11:46 AM EST
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Crumbling foundations are slowly destroying houses across the state while impacted homeowners continue to fight for legislation to keep their homes from falling apart.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 5:55 PM EST
|By Dan Brown, Don Maher, Janna Brown, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Winter is still a few weeks away, but we’ve already had to deal with some snow. Is it a sign of things to come this winter?
Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 4:30 PM EST
|By Amanda Hara, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Photojournalist: Chris Tannen and Ryan Trowbridge
It’s Thanksgiving on Thursday and the giving spirit is upon us, but for one teacher in Holyoke, giving back to others is something she does year-round.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 4:37 PM EST
|By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Friday marks the official start of the holiday shopping season with shelves stocked and sales aplenty.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 9:46 PM EST
|By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Just like everything in today’s world, concert ticket prices have sky-rocketed, some well over a $1,000. But, spending more to see your favorite artists comes with a silver-lining.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 5:50 PM EST
|By Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Raegan Loughrey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Food Bank of Western Mass’ 14th annual march was held on Monday.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 4:58 PM EST
|By Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Robin Stockler and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A warning for pet owners, as many dogs across the country are coming down with a respiratory virus, with no known cause.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 8:07 PM EST
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
We’re getting answers following a record number of homicides in Springfield just this year and we’re looking at how police are responding to the uptick in violence.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 4:18 PM EST
|By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere
Town by town is taking you to Chicopee, Ludlow and Springfield.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 9:16 AM EST
|By Daniel Santiago, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Renters across western Massachusetts have been advocating for more rights and protections against landlords, management companies, and even government agencies.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 1:00 AM EST
|By Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Joe Chaisson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the Historic Pavilion in Forest Park on Tuesday.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2023 at 9:55 PM EST
|By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Several residents have reached out to Western Mass News with concerns over local construction companies closing their doors without completing agreed upon work.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2023 at 4:20 PM EST
|By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
MGM Springfield surprised three non-profit organizations with $5,000 each on Monday as part of their “season of giving kickoff” effort.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2023 at 3:25 PM EST
|By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Thanksgiving is now only ten days away, but right after that celebration comes Christmas time.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 5:38 PM EST
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ty Coney
We’re getting answers on how the issue of repeat offenders is being addressed in courts across the state.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 11:06 AM EST
|By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
In 2023, consumers have a myriad of payment options when making a purchase, but it’s up to the business to decide what they’ll accept at the register.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 7:37 PM EST
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ty Coney
Town by Town is taking you to Springfield and Easthampton.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 12:45 PM EST
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
With the sun setting before 5 p.m. now and temperatures starting to drop, you might find yourself beginning to feel the winter blues.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2023 at 4:15 PM EDT
|By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Town by town is taking you to Springfield and Ludlow.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2023 at 5:55 PM EDT
|By Chris Pisano, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
With Halloween only a day away, it’s the perfect time for our annual ghost hunt with Agawam Paranormal.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2023 at 4:24 PM EDT
|By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Town by town is taking you to Springfield, Holyoke, and Easthampton.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2023 at 2:54 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, David Horwitz, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Photojournalist: Chris Tannen and Ryan Trowbridge
The school year is underway, which means the Hyundai Dealers Surprise Squad is back and this month, we took a trip to Mary Lynch Elementary School in Springfield.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2023 at 5:55 PM EDT
|By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Our Western Mass News First Alert Weather team has predicted this week as peak fall foliage, but what does “leaves still on trees” this late in fall mean for our region? In October 2011, we lived it.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2023 at 6:00 PM EDT
|By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Town by town is taking you to Northampton, West Springfield and Ludlow.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2023 at 4:07 PM EDT
|By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Town by town is taking you to Springfield and Holyoke.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 at 9:53 PM EDT
|By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
As we enter the third week of October, a month nationally recognized as domestic violence awareness month, we’re taking a closer look at one group affected the most, teenagers and young adults.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 at 5:47 PM EDT
|By Addie Patterson, Raegan Loughrey, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Town by town is taking you to West Springfield and Chicopee.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 at 2:42 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
After 55 years, the Eastfield Mall in Springfield officially closed its doors back in July and now, a new shopping center is set to take its place.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2023 at 8:02 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Ty Coney
Police around Western Mass have been busy investigating car break-ins.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2023 at 4:37 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
This weekend, the community is coming together to support the family through this dark time.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2023 at 5:51 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
At the end of September, federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act came to an end for childcare centers across the country, which left care in question for over three million children, which is being called the childcare cliff.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2023 at 3:47 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Voters in Longmeadow will be asked to approve a zone change so they can expand the Longmeadow Shoppes to the neighboring vacant church property.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT
|By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue, Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti and Ty Coney
Town by Town is taking you to Westfield, Springfield, and West Springfield.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2023 at 8:45 PM EDT
|By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
October is nationally recognized as domestic violence awareness month. Western Mass News is learning more about supporting local victims and took a closer look at demand versus resources in the community.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2023 at 9:40 PM EDT
|By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
It’s a federal holiday but celebrated for several different reasons this year. We took a look at the debate surrounding Columbus Day versus Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 8:52 PM EDT
|By Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Joe Chaisson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
MGM Springfield hosted volunteers from Western New England School of Law’s Center for Social Justice who provided free legal advice and an opportunity for those with a criminal record to learn about the expungement and sealing process.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 5:02 PM EDT
|By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Town by town is taking you to Springfield and Chicopee.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 1:41 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
The Big E has been in existence for over a century and every year, more businesses are vying for a coveted spot on the fairgrounds, including food vendors.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 9:50 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Almost two months after lightning struck and fire erupted at the health science building at American International College, the school is still picking up the pieces as students return back to campus.
Town by Town: Chicopee Police self defense classes, EV charging stations, Majestic Theater screening
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 4:08 PM EDT
|By Morgan Briggs, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Town by town is taking you to Holyoke, West Springfield and Chicopee.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 3:18 PM EDT
|By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
It’s been two full weeks into The Big E with only two days of record-high attendance numbers.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 2:08 PM EDT
|By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Friday was a great day to celebrate the Granite State.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 3:41 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
As The Big E rolls on, concerts are in full swing.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 2:59 PM EDT
|By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Take an inside look at some of what’s being offered inside the Massachusetts building throughout The Big E.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Chris Tannen and Ryan Trowbridge
As summer break comes to an end and classes head back into session, one teacher at Highland Elementary School in Westfield got the surprise of a lifetime.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 1:58 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Wednesday marked Connecticut Day at The Big E and we stopped by their state building to see what the Nutmeg State is offering this year
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 2:46 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Monday was the fourth day of The Big E and West Springfield Day was celebrated at the fairgrounds.