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23-05-2025
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Travel alert: State Dept. issues terrorism warning at European destination
The U.S. State Department reissued its travel warning for Belgium warning travelers to 'exercise increased caution' due to the risk of 'terrorism' in the European country. On Thursday, the State Department said that 'terrorists may attack with little or no warning' and that locations such as tourist and transportation hubs, markets, government buildings, places of worship, and more may be targeted. Read More: Travel alert: Don't visit this country 'for any reason,' US officials warn The Level 2 travel advisory asking travelers to use increased caution falls below the more severe Level 3 and Level 4 categories which warn travelers to reconsider their travel or not travel at all to listed countries respectively. If U.S. travelers go to Belgium, the State Department said to 'stay alert in tourist spots' and to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive messages and alerts from the U.S. embassy. Read More: Travel alert: Rethink visiting this tropical country due to its kidnapping risk The State Department recently issued similar Level 2 travel advisories for other European countries such as Germany and Spain this month and last month for Morocco. Man killed in Marlborough fatal house fire identified Wastewater overflow in Connecticut River falls to 543 million gallons in 2024 PVPC working on two-decade plan for bikers and pedestrians Man faces assault charge in Northbridge fatal shooting Mass. weather: Heavier rain from nor'easter to fall during evening commute Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
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Map shows biggest population losers and winners in Mass. from new census data
The U.S. Census released new numbers this month that show clear shifts in population for Massachusetts. And the news isn't great for Western Mass. or for Cape Cod. From July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024, 282 of the 351 Massachusetts cities and towns saw increases to their populations. Seven communities remained exactly the same and 62 saw declines. But the communities were not evenly distributed across the state. Nearly all of Cape Cod and Western Massachusetts saw declines. Meanwhile, the northern suburbs of Boston had three of the top fastest growing communities in the state. Below, town-by-town a map clearly shows the growth and shrinking areas of the state, with those gaining population in green and those losing it in pink. The map can also be viewed by visiting this link. The biggest population loser by percent was the historic town of Concord. Concord saw a 1% drop in population from 18,273 in 2023 to 18,092 in 2024. On the other side of the spectrum, Stoneham in the northern Boston suburbs gained 6.3% more population in 2024, rising from 23,098 to 24,550. Two communities that border Stoneham — Woburn and Wakefield — were also in the top five population gainers. A table showing all Massachusetts cities and towns is at the bottom of this story, and can also be viewed here. Stoneham, Middlesex County — gained 6.3% (1,452 people) Pelham, Hampshire County — gained 5.6% (71 people) Woburn, Middlesex County — gained 4.3% (1,812 people) Wakefield, Middlesex County — gained 3.9% (1,106 people) North Reading, Middlesex County — gained 3.2% (511 people) Ashland, Middlesex County — gained 3.2% (599 people) Revere, Suffolk County — gained 2.9% (1,736 people) Millis, Norfolk County — gained 2.9% (1,736 people) Dover, Norfolk County — gained 2.5% (148 people) Norfolk, Norfolk County — gained 2.4% (285 people) The biggest population losers in the state tended to be smaller communities, so the loss of just a handful of people wound up getting some of them close to the top. Of the top 10 fastest shrinking towns, six were in Hampshire County. Concord, Middlesex County — lost 1% (181 people) Southampton, Hampshire County — lost 0.7% (42 people) Dennis, Barnstable County — lost 0.7% (100 people) Goshen, Hampshire County — lost 0.6% (6 people) Cummington, Hampshire County — lost 0.5% (4 people) Wendell, Franklin County — lost 0.4% (4 people) Huntington, Hampshire County — lost 0.4% (9 people) Chesterfield, Hampshire County — lost 0.4% (5 people) South Hadley, Hampshire County — lost 0.4% (73 people) New Ashford, Berkshire County — lost 0.4% (1 person) Man killed in Marlborough fatal house fire identified Wastewater overflow in Connecticut River falls to 543 million gallons in 2024 PVPC working on two-decade plan for bikers and pedestrians Ump with history of bad calls admits he got one wrong in Red Sox game Who is Ryan Noda? What MLB scout thinks of new Red Sox trade addition Read the original article on MassLive.
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07-05-2025
- Sport
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PVPC kicks off National Bike Month with community events
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) is leading a region-wide celebration with a calendar of events in honor of National Bike Month. PVPC updates Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan This month-long initiative promotes bicycling as a healthy, sustainable, and accessible mode of transportation by partnering with local governments, businesses, and advocacy organizations. What began years ago as a modest Bike Commute Week has expanded into a full, vibrant calendar of events across the Pioneer Valley, reflecting a growing commitment to biking and active transportation in western Massachusetts. Throughout the month, PVPC and its partners will host a range of inclusive activities, from group rides and educational workshops to bike-friendly breakfasts and community festivals, designed to engage residents of all ages and skill levels. Here's a snapshot of events scheduled for the first week of May: East Longmeadow : Ladies Road Ride, Wednesday, May 7, 5:30 p.m., Competitive Edge Shop Springfield : Finish the Rail Trail Presentation, Thursday, May 8, 12:15-1:30 p.m., The Museums Amherst: Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Public Engagement Table, Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sustainability Festival at the Town Commons Northampton: Birding By Bike, Saturday, May 10, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Veterans Field Northampton: (DIY) Bike Fixing Bike Lab, Saturday, May 10 at 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Northern Ave. PVPC hopes the events will inspire more residents to consider biking for transportation and recreation, and encourage long-term investment in bike-friendly infrastructure across the region. Residents are encouraged to participate in upcoming events and share feedback on local biking infrastructure. A full event calendar is available on Local News Headlines 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. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WWLP.
