Downtown Northampton

Thomas Draudt is no stranger to awards – he’s collected at least one Emmy and several nominations for his work on the series "This Old House" – and one nomination for "This New House."But, as the city of Northampton approaches a major overhaul of its Main Street, Draudt has been looking to capture the ins and outs of what goes into what seems like infrastructure heart surgery – operating on an artery thousands of people rely on.

This week, officials in Northampton, Massachusetts, affirmed a massive overhaul of a downtown artery is still on the horizon – but won’t go out to bid for at least another year. All the while, costs have ticked up.

Ahead of a preliminary election, four mayoral candidates in Northampton, Mass., talked problems and solutions at a forum – making their pitches to a packed community center before the field’s slimmed to two.

In three weeks, voters in Northampton, Mass. will vote to pare down who will be on the ballot this November, including a crowded mayoral race. Ahead of time, candidates will take part in a forum Tuesday night to talk city issues and how to tackle them.

A new non-profit in Northampton, Mass., is hoping you’ll be kind and rewind as it opens its doors downtown.

A plan to fit a five-story structure on the grounds of a former church parking lot in Northampton has won several key approvals, following months of changes and input from the city and residents.

A special concert celebrating up-and-coming musicians and the memory of a beloved bass player is set for Friday night in Northampton, Massachusetts.

The state Housing and Economic Development Secretary was in Northampton, Massachusetts Monday, getting a tour of the city as the local economy prepares for both a major departure and the return of a familiar venue.

One of the most influential government officials in the city's history

Since 1985, large crowds of people have gathered in downtown Northampton, Massachusetts for First Night – the family-friendly New Year’s Eve festival.…