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Longmeadow’s Baystate Table Tennis Club is marking 80 years by hosting a free open house at Congregation B’Nai Torah on Sept.

14 from 7-10 p.m. Founded in 1946, the club runs regular leagues and unites more than 75 members of all ages & skill levels.

Baystate Academy Charter Public School is set to host its fifth annual Community Back to School Fest on Saturday, Aug.

22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2001 Roosevelt Ave. The event will offer free food, activities, supplies, and a backpack giveaway for local families.

Springfield Museums will host the fourth annual Latino Arts Festival on Friday, Aug.

28 at 3:30 p.m. The free event celebrates Latino heritage with a lecture by Dr. Ariana A. Curtis, guided tours from 5 to 8 p.m. (showing Museo de Arte de Ponce exhibits), live music and art activities.

A Boston Fed report shows families hold a median wealth of $370K + over one in three cannot cover a $400 emergency expense.

State lawmakers are set to review housing reforms and estate tax changes to address the widening wealth gap.

Governor Maura Healey announced in February that Massachusetts would offer free AI training in partnership with Google, and over 38,000 residents have signed up so far.

Tech Foundry in Springfield plans to integrate these courses to help locals update their job skills — a move aiming to boost workforce development.

With one week until school begins, doctors advise parents to schedule physical exams & check vaccinations to ensure students meet school requirements.

Over one hundred new affordable apartments will soon open on State Street near downtown featuring modern amenities such as cabinetry and energy-saving appliances.

The Residences at the Vault will offer 60 income restricted units while Merrick Park Apartments will have 62, with more than (16 million) in federal funding.

Nine inductees were celebrated at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony at Symphony Hall Saturday.

The class includes Celtics coach Doc Rivers, inducted by former players Paul Pierce + Kevin Garnett + Ray Allen, along with WNBA MVPs Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne and coach Mike D’Antoni.

The Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield now hosts varied events to boost revenue and community ties; enshrinement this summer and upcoming high school and college basketball games use its unique spaces (including Center Court) to celebrate the sport and support local business.