FOOD & DRINK

Experience the magic of Christmas at McCray's Farm in South Hadley! The holiday light stroll is back, featuring nearly 500,000 lights, festive decorations, and fun attractions. Enjoy a peaceful, family-friendly stroll through this enchanting display, now until the end of December.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around chicopee..

In this article, we will be exploring six exceptional diners in Chicopee. Have you had the chance to visit any of these places yet? If you have, we'd love to hear about your experiences. Please share your thoughts in the comments section below:

Local Burger, a fixture of Downtown Northampton, is set to open a new location in Easthampton, taking over the space formerly occupied by the Riff’s Joint restaurant. News about Local Burger’s new Easthampton restaurant was met with excitement this week. The business made the announcement over Facebook late Friday. And by Saturday afternoon, its post had already received more than 1,200 likes.

The holiday season is ramping up and the classic holiday attractions, activities, and events are coming to fruition. Bright Nights at Forest Park in Springfield is in full swing. The town of Stockbridge will be busy this weekend for the annual Stockbridge Main Street At Christmas festivities and magical New England setting. In addition, you can't forget about Boston's famous Light Up Seaport gathering. The list of holiday activities and attractions across Massachusetts is endless.

One of the most recognizable names in comedy, Jerry Seinfeld was in Springfield on Saturday night. "Yada, yada, yada."

HOLYOKE — Donovan’s Irish Pub officially celebrated its grand opening Friday at its new Holyoke location at 80 Jarvis Ave., even though it has been serving food and drinks for a week. Friday’s festivities included Mayor Joshua A. Garcia, a pair of outsized scissors and a bright red ribbon to complete the ceremonial opening, and a line out the door as well over 100 people passed through the restaurant lunch hour.

This article presents a guide to three unique Caribbean restaurants in Springfield. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these establishments? If you have, we'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below!

After almost 40 years in the business, Wilbraham Seafoods & Restaurant has announced its closure.

In this article, we're exploring three exceptional delis in Springfield. Have you had the pleasure of visiting any of them yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

Seinfeld wasn't the only comedy act in western Massachusetts on Saturday night. The Greater Holyoke YMCA hosted their first 'Laughing with a Purpose' Comedy Fundraiser.

Country Hyundai will be hosting its much-anticipated Festival of Trees on Saturday.

In this article, we will be exploring four unique cafes located in Holyoke. Have you had the opportunity to visit any of these delightful spots yet? If you have, we'd love to hear about your experiences. Please feel free to share your thoughts and comments below!

Every May, the city of Springfield, Massachusetts, is abuzz with excitement as residents and visitors gather on Main Street for the 'World's Largest Pancake Breakfast.' Dating back to 1986, this annual event, which celebrates the city's founding on May 14, 1636, has become a cherished tradition, fostering a sense of camaraderie and local pride. The breakfast table extends from State Street to Bridge Street, welcoming everyone to partake in a festive meal from 8am to 11am on May 13, 2023.

In this article, we're exploring five outstanding Chinese restaurants in Springfield. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these places? If yes, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Please share your experiences in the comments section below.

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - In Chicopee, “Match Us Collection” boutique held their grand opening on Wednesday afternoon. The ribbon cutting ceremony took place at 12 p.m. The owner of the boutique, Myriam Vega is a Western Massachusetts native and graduated from Chicopee High School in 2008 and for...

HOLYOKE — For too long, Holyoke Community Charter School’s student athletes didn’t have a gym, with team practices held in a cafeteria, Sonia Correa Pope, the school’s leader, noted recently. But that will change Saturday at 8 a.m., as Correa Pope, Tom Paquin, facilities director, Holyoke...

Editor’s Note: How can a dining program that serves tens of thousands of students and staff each day churn out award-winning cuisine that has been recognized by Princeton Review for having the best campus food for seven years in a row? MassLive visited the UMass Amherst campus, interviewed chefs, tasted the food and toured the kitchens to find out how the UMass Dining program became a dining dynasty.

Kristoff the athletic golden retriever, Francesco the kissy kitten, Pinky the goofy mouse: These are just a few of pets up for adoption that the Dakin Humane Society spotlighted as the “pets of the week.”. Kristoff, a three-year-old retriever, is described as “a sweet, loving, very energetic pup,” who...

Saturday is National Fritters Day, so get them while they are hot!