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Large scale hydroponic greenhouse Wellspring Harvest to open in Indian Orchard, Springfield

Large scale hydroponic greenhouse Wellspring Harvest to open in Indian Orchard, Springfield

by Chris Goudreau | May 15, 2018 | Articles, Featured, News, Newsletter

A new state-of-the-art hydroponic nonprofit 15,120-square-foot urban greenhouse called Wellspring Harvest at 121 Pinevale Street in Indian Orchard aims to offer fresh produce at wholesale prices year round. Fred Rose, co-director of Wellspring Cooperative Corporation,...
Staff Picks: The Roches, Rachmaninov, and the Brubeck Brothers Quartet

Staff Picks: The Roches, Rachmaninov, and the Brubeck Brothers Quartet

by Advocate Staff | May 15, 2018 | Articles, Arts, Get Out With Staff Picks, Newsletter

 Cajon, Honky-Tonk, and songs by the Roches at Luthier’s Co-op // THURSDAY, MAY 17 If you’re looking for an excuse to get your cowboy boots on, look no further. The Maypops, a honky-tonk and two step band, are hosting an evening of dancing and fun at Luthier’s Co-op...
Police report filed on vandalism of Parkland shooting art installation

Police report filed on vandalism of Parkland shooting art installation

by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 30, 2018 | Articles, Featured, News, Newsletter

Following reporting that vandals defaced a piece of artwork meant to honor the victims of a recent school shooting late last week and that no police report had been filed, police have received a complaint and are investigating. Police originally said no investigation...
Students continue to call for meeting with Smith & Wesson CEO to discuss urban gun violence

Students continue to call for meeting with Smith & Wesson CEO to discuss urban gun violence

by Chris Goudreau | Apr 30, 2018 | Articles, Featured, News, Newsletter

Students from Springfield and Boston gathered alongside local faith leaders and grassroots organizers held a second protest on April 27 against Springfield-based gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson after activists called on the company meet with them to create a...
May 1 will be final Valley Gives Day as organizers shift to year-round strategy

May 1 will be final Valley Gives Day as organizers shift to year-round strategy

by Dave Eisenstadter | Apr 25, 2018 | Articles, Featured, News, Newsletter

Valley Gives Day, the day in which Pioneer Valley residents are encouraged to support local nonprofit organizations, will likely be happening for the last time on Tuesday, May 1. Springfield-based nonprofit Community Foundation of Western Mass has run the event since...
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