A coffee-drinking, bike-riding oasis, Northampton combines the charm of a village with big-city culture and natural beauty.

Thousands of protesters are expected to take to streets across Massachusetts on Saturday for “No Kings” demonstrations against President Donald Trump, who will be attending a massive military parade ...

Looking to avoid a potential showdown, the city council in Northampton, Massachusetts, punted a recent budget vote – squeezing in more time for debate.

Lehigh and Northampton county officials dispute claims they are “sanctuary counties,” saying they fully cooperate with state and federal laws regarding immigration enforcement.

NORTHAMPTON — The weather may have been cold and wet, but that didn’t stop local labor groups and supporters from rallying in front of Northampton City Hall on Thursday, as they continue to ...

While Northampton City Council is considering a resolution to declare the city a “sanctuary” for transgender and gender-diverse individuals, Boston has yet to take formal steps to pass a similar ...

People cross the street in downtown Northampton, Massachusetts, on Dec. 9, 2015. Jessica Rinaldi/Boston Globe Staff, File By Abby Patkin September 26, 2024 3 minutes to read ...

The runner-up for best place to retire in Massachusetts is another Western Mass city, Pittsfield. Pittsfield has a good ratio of primary care physicians, a large culture scene in the summer and a ...

Northampton passed two resolutions calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza regarding the Israel-Hamas war on Tuesday, Feb. 27. The City Council held a virtual meeting with around 200 people in ...

The Northampton, Massachusetts city council has approved resolutions that call for a ceasefire in Gaza, as well as pledge support for the area’s Jewish and Muslim communities, among others.

The city of Northampton and the Diocese of Springfield have come to an agreement on the removal of stained-glass windows at the former St. Mary of the Assumption Church on Elm Street, according to … ...

NORTHAMPTON — A new ordinance meant to curb light pollution has officially taken effect in the city. The standards would ensure that the installation of any new lighting covers the lightbulb ...