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Revitalize CDC received the 2026 Award for Outstanding Partnership in Community Development from MACDC on Sept.

30 at the Powered-by-Community Summit held at the DCU Center; the honor recognized its statewide collaboration that transformed home repairs into a medically-reimbursable healthcare intervention for families.

United Way of Pioneer Valley is launching its Nonprofit Resource Center tomorrow at 9 a.m. at Tech Hub in downtown Springfield; the center will offer workshops, trainings, and one-on-one mentoring for nonprofit leaders during a press conference open to nonprofit staff, board members, and community partners.

Palmer’s 13th World Frightpark was ranked No. 1 in Massachusetts for Halloween by The Scare Factor — a group of professional reviewers.

The attraction opened at the start of October in Palmer and will run through Halloween.

Fashion leaders are boosting Springfield's style scene as FAB Passion Fashion Week runs on Oct.

23-24 at 127 State St. with local and international designers, while India Anderson films a show for House of iKons between Jan. 15 and Feb. 10 + the final presentation is set for Feb. 20.

This October, the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Armory will offer Voices from the Grave, a free walking tour at Springfield Cemetery (110 Pine St) featuring volunteers portraying key figures from the Armory’s history.

The Big E in West Springfield drew close to 1.3 million visitors on Sunday as rain and reduced lanes on Memorial Avenue impacted turnout and earnings for local vendors.

Organizers said the event generated a significant economic ripple felt by community businesses.

CTEC automotive teacher Tyler Chrystal won the $75k Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence in West Springfield today at a surprise ceremony.

He will use his $25k share + $50k for the school to upgrade equipment and support students pursuing automotive careers.

Morgan Road in West Springfield is closed today from 8:30 a.m. as crews work to repair a collapsed sewer main (using detour routes via Piper Road, Birnie Avenue, Amostown Road, and Circle Drive) while town officials urge residents to reduce water use until repairs are complete.

State officials met in Greenfield Tuesday to announce a winter home-heating program that helps nearly 50,000 middle-class households and low-income families cover rising heating costs.

The HEAP program runs from Nov. 1 to April 30 (applications may take six weeks to process).

The Springfield Thunderbirds have expanded their partnership with Baystate Health to feature the provider’s patch on all jerseys starting this season.

The multi-year deal boosts team care + supports community engagement.

The latest MIAA football power rankings released Tuesday show Central Catholic moved to No. 3 after beating a three time state champion — undefeated Newton North is on track for its first playoff berth since 2016 while Mansfield leads Division 3 and 11 Western teams are set for postseason play.