Mattoon Street Arts Festival to return for 51st time
SPRINGFIELD — The Mattoon Arts Festival returns for its 51st edition on Sept. 7 and 8 on Mattoon Street in downtown Springfield.
Ludlow mobile home park residents take their case to housing court
SPRINGFIELD — The residents at the West Street Village Community in Ludlow, a mobile home park, have taken their case of their landlord increasing the rents from $207 to $503.60 a month to Western Housing Court.
Way Finders grant to further digital equity and advocacy work
Way Finders has received a $285,000 grant to further digital equity and community advocacy work that will continue digital equity programs in Springfield and now in Holyoke.
Diocese of Springfield launches new Office of Missionary Discipleship
SPRINGFIELD — When Joe Austin, 33, was in college, he thought he was the big man on campus, because his father told him he was. After taking advanced courses at his high school in North Carolina, Austin was convinced he would earn all A’s when he went to Boston University.
Mental health, substance use in communities of color focus for nonprofit
SPRINGFIELD — Making a difference as a nonprofit can be an uphill battle, but the Black Behavioral Health Network is continuing to provide culturally relevant care to the communities of color in Springfield.
Scholarships awarded as Springfield Partners turns 60
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Partners for Community Action, a local social services organization celebrated its 60th birthday on Aug. 7 by doing what it does best, helping members of the community get ahead in life.