Holyoke

Authorities in Massachusetts say a 43-year-old man is in custody - following a string of suspicious fires in Holyoke.

In Holyoke, Massachusetts - and part of Chicopee - an incumbent House Democrat is seeking a fourth term. Voters will pick between her and an independent candidate with a background in education.

A multi-day festival devoted to Puerto Rican culture kicks off tomorrow in western Massachusetts. Running through Sunday, the annual "Fiestas Patronales de Holyoke" promises to once again bring thousands to the Paper City.

Residents across the Pioneer Valley continue to rally against data centers, raising concerns about potential power bills, water usage and more. It’s leading to bans in some cities – both permanent and temporary. All the while, Massachusetts has been rolling out its own reforms.

Following protests and lengthy debates, Holyoke’s city council approved sweeping changes to the city's zoning rules this week, aimed at barring new data centers from coming to town for the foreseeable future.

The debate over data centers is ramping up in Holyoke, Massachusetts, where the City Council is weighing a ban just as a developer eyes a particular parcel.

Earlier this month, about a dozen tenants were locked out of their apartments in Holyoke, Massachusetts, unable to access the multi-story building since it was condemned by the city.Inspectors deemed the structure “uninhabitable.” Now, the tenants and Holyoke officials are looking for answers.

Authorities say the juvenile accused of firing a gun while in the Holyoke Mall last year has been sentenced.

Holyoke's teachers union could ratify a new, long-sought contract as soon as Tuesday, following a year of negotiations and struggles between them and the school district.

The Holyoke Public Schools and its teachers union have reached a tentative agreement, following a year of contract negotiations.