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WE NEED TO BE HARDER
I am truly awed by the impact that my December article (“The “Worst” Article I Ever Wrote”) had on our readers and throughout the community. I truly don’t know how to respond which is why I chose to simply relate the words of my favorite poem, which I was introduced to by my wife before…
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Food Bank Of Western Massachusetts Celebrates Grand Opening Of Its New Food Distribution Center
Chicopee, MA – The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts celebrated the grand opening of its new facility Thursday, December 14, and was attended by hundreds of donors and community partners, including Congressmen Richard Neal and James McGovern. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, along with Feeding America CEO, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, sent their congratulations via video.
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New Year, Healthier You? Here’s How to Gradually Improve Your Eating Patterns
Losing weight is a popular New Year’s resolution. But people often fail to keep this commitment or quickly gain back the pounds. Instead of jumping on the latest fad diet, experts advise improving the nutritional quality of what goes into your body.
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When The Truth Hurts
In Last Month’s Point of View, Mr. Frederick Hurst wrote an editorial that ignited controversy, consternation, and conversation. The controversy centered around his use of racial tropes to describe Black men in our community.
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Support This All-Woman Team To Lead The Springfield City Council
The most important lesson gleaned from running for the highest political office in our city is that we are in desperate need of courageous leadership; leadership that understands that ‘power concedes nothing without a demand’ and that uplifting the most marginalized in our community is more important than any amount of money and power that…
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Pregnancy is a Family Affair: Community Support in Maternal & Child Health
A community-centered approach to maternal health is more important than ever. Massachusetts continues to experience persistent disparities in maternal morbidity and infant outcomes, with families of color disproportionately affected (MA DPH, 2024). For many expectant mothers, particularly Black, Brown, and immigrant women, culturally grounded support systems play a crucial role in bridging gaps created by…
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