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The recent ban on data centers in Holyoke has sparked discussions about its implications for the community. In this interview with Holyoke City Councilor At-large, Mimi Panitch, we explore the [...]

“Building a future where everyone eats!” Watch the live recording and highlights from the 10th Annual ¡Sigue Pa’Lante! Teach-In, hosted by Pa’Lante Transformative Justice [...]

On Saturday, May 30th, the community gathered at Holyoke Media for The People’s Mic, an impromptu open mic, organized by poet, writer, and activist, Mishie Serrano, designed specifically for the [...]

In its 15th year of dedicating critical resources to the frontlines of grassroots activism, the Carlos Vega Fund for Social Justice convened its annual grant ceremony at the historic [...]

The Anne & Mimi Crabbiness Hour. Episode 4: “The WTF Flambé.” Recorded on June 2, 2026. Welcome back to another unfiltered look behind the curtain of municipal government. Now, [...]

On the Lead, is a series of interviews with leaders of the on-profit, and community organizations in the city of Holyoke, to learn about their work, mission and current programming. […]

On June 3rd, the Holyoke community gathered outside Holyoke City Hall to observe the 12th National Gun Violence Awareness Day. This survivor-centered event featured powerful stories and remarks [...]

On Monday, June 1, 2026, the community gathered outside Holyoke City Hall to officially kick off Pride Month with the annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony. Watch the full recording of […]

In this interview with Lyn Horan, and Jessica Lebrón-Martínez, members of the Holyoke Commission on Disabilities, they look back at a groundbreaking 2-3 years of advocacy and outline a major […]

On Sunday, May 31st, the Holyoke community, families, advocates, and local organizations came together at Holyoke’s Heritage State Park for the very first Holyoke Lupus Awareness Walk. Together, [...]