A spotted lanternfly, an invasive species, was found in the western Massachusetts area and the Department of Agricultural Resources is aware of an infestation in Springfield since 2022 and is ...

Researchers at the National Zoning Atlas spent several years poring over every zoning code in Massachusetts to determine ...

Video by David Yim and Deborah Brunswick, CNN Northampton, Massachusetts (CNN) — A town’s motto can reveal exactly ...

The Fourth of July is just two days away, and several communities in our area will have fireworks over the next few days to celebrate.

A coffee-drinking, bike-riding oasis, Northampton combines the charm of a village with big-city culture and natural beauty.

HOLYOKE — Kevin Stannard did not have to think long about the question. "Overwhelming," the former Taconic coach said of being at the Wyckoff Country Club Thursday night for his induction into the ...

The U.S. Census just released population numbers for every Massachusetts city and town. A map shows which grew and which shrank.

Most Massachusetts cities and towns experienced a slight growth in residents from 2023 to 2024, boosting the state's population amidst continuing concerns about outmigration.

Take in the scenery of Western Massachusetts at Otis's octagon house, where floor-to-ceiling glass windows wrap around the octagonal cabin to make guests feel immersed in the peaceful woods.

A Western Massachusetts dog rescue is hosting a final dog adoption event in the hopes of finding homes for its remaining dogs before it closes for good.

On Saturday, communities across western Massachusetts will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Towns surrounding the campuses of the famed 5 Colleges Consortium (Mount Holyoke, Smith, Hampshire, Amherst and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst) abound with independent bookstores to ...