Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair

Mass Humanities hosted the public readings event, part of a statewide weeklong series

No injuries have been reported, but two people have been displaced and are being assisted by the Red Cross.

Western Mass News spoke with one woman who has found herself on both sides of the abortion debate to get her reaction on the news.

Word from Juul is they are seeking a stay on the order and are considering an appeal.

Authorities have arrested a suspect who was wanted in connection with a deadly shooting last month in Springfield.

Signed into law in 1972, Title IX of the education amendments prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance.

Monday and Tuesday nights, the station glowed in purple to bring concern and awareness to Alzheimer’s disease, the sixth leading cause of death in America.

All those who were displaced are being assisted by the Red Cross.

The event also included a visit from Daniel Lee Bellomy, also known as “Freaky Zeke” from that Starz hit show Power.

The final event to wrap up Juneteenth weekend is Black Vivid, which according to organizers, features a tribute to Harriet Tubman, a marching band, a hair show tribute to Madame CJ Walker, a fashion show, and more. The event took place at Riverfront Park.

Sunday's event wrapped up the North Atlantic cat show season, where the top 25 cats in each category are ranked and placed.

“It’s all about the kids, giving back to the at-risk youth and kids in our community.”

“We put this together for our city no matter what color or background and we named it after Ray Jordan because of his love for making sure our senior population was always taken care of,” said Mayo Sarno.

The sign is where his office was located, 815 State Street. Swan was at a loss for words.

A Springfield native, Plotkin is one of the lead organizers of the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival and is the force behind Art & Soles.

Amherst is welcoming in a new public safety department called the Community Responders for Equity, Safety, and Service.

Golfers can feel good about their round knowing that it helps pediatric patients at Baystate Children’s Hospital.

Italian Bread Shop owner Joe Santos was surprised by his family and Mayor Domenic Sarno to celebrate his birthday.

I think it is just a reminder for our community that we have such a vibrant community here both within the church and for neighbors around us to see that this is a church with life an energy,” explained Reverend LaForest.

Miami Dolphins’ Defensive Tackle Christian Wilkins is back in Springfield hosting a youth camp. His goal is to give back to his community with the sport he loves.

Bay Path University in Longmeadow and Springfield Technical Community College joined up Saturday to offer music, games, a read-aloud and more.

The event was held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. which kicked off with music, vendors and youth activities. Springfield’s very own Leon “The Voice” Spradley emceed the event.

Every year, western Mass. police departments meet up and drive to the summer Special Olympics.

Marchers lined up at Bay Path University and marched to the Longmeadow Town Green.

The downtown business has been sold to the Melha Shriners to be used as their headquarters.

For all Celtics and Thunderbirds games during the playoffs, the bar is offering half-priced wings, which Stetson claimed is good karma.

Betty & The Patch is a contemporary comedy/drama by producing director Danny Eaton. The play follows the story of restaurant owner Betty, who reaches out to her daughter Cristina, a successful attorney, to help her reopen the restaurant following a kitchen fire.

Three juveniles are now facing charges for the massive fire on West River Street in Orange over the weekend.

Congratulations to the graduates!

Members of the Nipmuc tribe were in attendance along with other members of the local indigenous community.

Girls in grades 3rd to 8th, parents, and running buddies came out to run 3.1 miles at Western New England University Sunday morning.

Crews have asked that people avoid the area as they work to contain the fire.

Officer Ambrose was 55 years old, he served with the Springfield Police Department for 36 years.

“The goal today is to let some of our youth be heard and see how they feel we can solve gun violence and give them a day without worrying about gun violence,

Thousands of people marched from Springfield Technical Community College down to Springfield City Hall for the first-ever Pride parade in Springfield, showing spirit by cheering and dancing.