On Sunday, Springfield native Zaiden Rivera-Johnson promoted the book in the city where guests were able to get their copies signed and meet the young author.
By Kristin Burnell, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Western Mass News spoke with officials in Springfield and West Springfield who told us that they have not seen many people swimming illegally yet this week, but they are on alert as this heat wave continues.
By Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Due to the high demand for the vaccine for the age group six months to five years old, the Northampton Department of Public Health is opening up more time slots so they can get those children vaccinated.
By Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
Local pediatrician offices and other vaccination sites are preparing for an influx of patients following the CDC’s recommendation of the COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
Over 800 students will be graduating this weekend from Western New England University. School officials are hard at work making sure the community will be safe, as temperatures are expected to reach well into the 90s.
This weekend, a first-of-its-kind small pet adoption effort will be taking place in Massachusetts. It’s cost-free and happening just in time for Easter.
By Matt Sottile, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
Talks are underway to build a rotary at the intersection of St. James Avenue and Tapley Street We showed one local business the renderings to get their thoughts.