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Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Surge of students and families expected for local graduations
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The City of Springfield will be bustling with activity this weekend as local colleges hold their graduation ceremonies. It's that time of year again when families and friends of graduates gather to celebrate their achievements. On Sunday, a surge of visitors and families will be heading to both AIC and Bay Path University's commencement ceremonies at the MassMutual Center. The President of Explore Western Mass, Mary Kay Wyrda says this influx of people is expected to have a positive impact on the city's economy with increased spending on hotels, parking, and restaurants. Adding some of Springfield's other newest amenities will also be drawing people in. 'The city just invested in Court Square, and so having the commencements right at the MassMutual Center, they get an opportunity to see that there's a new car park in downtown Springfield that folks can take advantage of parking close,' said Wyrda. Wyrda predicts hundreds, if not thousands, of people will be in Springfield's downtown this weekend. And for the whole month of May, there will be big commencement ceremonies happening at the MassMutual Center. Later in the month, colleges like Westfield State, Elms College, and Springfield College will be holding their ceremonies. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Events taking place all throughout western Massachusetts this weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A busy weekend ahead here in western Massachusetts. Beware of Real ID schemes as deadline approaches A slew of events are happening in our area this weekend. At the Eastern State Exposition, the Big East Youth and Jackpot Cattle Show will bring young farmers from across the region to learn more about the industry. This free event will run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Then, the Amherst Railway Society hosted the Northeast Large Scale Train Show where train enthusiasts of all ages will be able to visit the Young Building at the Eastern States Exposition beginning on Saturday for displays, hands-on activities, and more. The show will run on Saturday and Sunday, with admission costing $12. The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will host 'Variation & Virtuosity' in its last performance of the season Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Springfield Symphony Hall. The concert will feature Guest Conductor Marcelo Lehninger and Pianist Natasha Paremski and a program that spans Brazil, Russia and closes with Beethoven's iconic Symphony No. 7. Tickets start at $25. In Northampton, the third annual Hampshire Pride Parade will be held. The parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday in Sheldon Field and make its wat down Route 9 and Main Street's downtown area to then disperse at the end of Crafts Avenue. On Sunday, both American International College (AIC) and Bay Path University will host their Commencement ceremonies. At AIC, the Commencement ceremony will take place at 8:30 a.m. at the MassMutual Center, with Amie Parnes, senior political correspondent for The Hill covering national politics, delivering the Commencement address. Bay Path University's 127th Commencement will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with Carrie Burr, Chair of Bay Path's Board of Trustees, as the Commencement speaker. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Willie Ross School for the Deaf Hosts Annual Gala
LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – The Willie Ross School For The Deaf held its annual gala on Thursday. They honored individuals and organizations who continue to support their mission. This year's event was held at Bay Path University. 'It's been great to interact with organizations and individuals in the community who have been really supportive of our work,' says Burt Carter, President and CEO at Willie Ross School For The Deaf. The school also offers an early intervention program. Through this program, they are able to help those as young as newborns to three years old. The outreach programs directly help families facing new challenges. Around 93% of deaf and hard-of-hearing babies are born to hearing parents who have not experienced hearing difficulty. Through their programs, they offer language development, American Sign Language, opportunities to connect with families in similar situations, and direct support at audiology appointments. 'This is a jewel in our backyard. A lot of people don't know about it. It's a wonderful program. I've been involved six or seven years now' says John Kelley, physician and board member at Willie Ross School for the Deaf. 22News was also recognized at the Gala for their continued support of their mission. Morning News Co-Anchor, Taylor Knight, accepted the award on their behalf. 72 students are currently enrolled at the school. Willie Ross also works with dozens of students enrolled in local public schools. Over the next 10 year,s they hope to double in size. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Bay Path University hosts panel for future journalists
LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – One local university held a panel Tuesday morning to educate future journalists on the changing world of news, there was also a special guest and a familiar face at the event. The media landscape over the past decade has changed drastically. Local professionals across multiple platforms spoke to students about navigating this changing field. Bay Path University held the panel discussion titled 'Amplify Our Voices and Stories in a World of Change' at its Longmeadow campus. The panel included figures like radio hosts Monte Belmonte and Kaliis Smith. Our very own 22News storm team meteorologist Brian Lapis took part in the panel and talked about how the new generation of journalists can stay educated. 'I think it's important that our young journalists consume a wide range of news across the political and cultural spectrum and carve out some time to watch and read journalism local and regional and national,' Lapis adds. Students asked questions to the speakers about a wide variety of topics from working in an intergenerational environment to finding the best ways to reach their audience. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
28th Women's Leadership Conference features guest speakers Hoda Kotb, Amelia Rose Earheart
LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Bay Path University held its 28th annual Women's Leadership Conference Thursday to help give women a voice. You could feel the energy and excitement for this sold-out event. Over 1,600 people came out to see their biggest idols take the stage. Speakers focused on this year's theme 'Amplify,' a call to step into confidence, boost voices, and harness potential. Inside the MassMutual Center, the audience got to hear from Former NBC Today co-host Hoda Kotb. The day also featured speeches from researcher and bestselling author Erin King as well as a former reporter for our sister station in Denver, Colorado. Her name is a similar one–Amelia Rose Earheart. She honored the legacy of Amelia Mary Earheart in finishing out her mission to fly around the world–in a single-engine aircraft. 'It's about finding whatever your version of your flight around the world is because it's going to be tough and challenging,' Earheart told 22News. 'And if you accomplish it in the end, you can look back and learn from all those mistakes, but celebrate the wins as well.' Earheart hopes that her speech will inspire women to want to grow and find their purpose. She says you never know what's next. She adds her flight experience was a fun path in her life and led her to exactly where she needed to be. The Baypath University President says this event can encourage women to be contributors, and high performers, or lead and mentor others. The options are limitless. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
