UMass History Department’s Distinguished Annual Lecture Presents Howard W. French: Africa’s Struggle for a Place in the World
Source: UMass Department of History Howard W. French, Visiting Writer in the UMass/Five College Graduate...
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First in the Nation, Amherst Town Council Passes Resolution Urging State and Local Officials to Hold Federal Agents Accountable For Violations of Massachusetts Criminal Law
by Free Speech for People Amherst Town Council voted Monday night (2/23/26) to pass a...
The Drake Announces Transformational $250,000 Gift to Endow Director Position and Secure Long-Term Growth
Source: Downtown Amherst Foundation The Drake, Amherst’s downtown live music and performance venue, has received...
PVFS Monthly Song and Story Swap Will Feature Folk Singer Debra Cowan and a Salute to Women
Source: Pioneer. Valley Folklore Society Folk singer Debra Wowan is the guest artist at the...
Town Manager Report for February 23, 2026
Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council, usually...
Photos of the Week: Fire and Ice Festival 2026
by David Jeffway Our feature, Photo of the Week, presents each week, a new photo or...
Living Under a Concentration Camp Regime – and Fighting Back
by Kelly Hayes The following podcast transcript appeared originally in Truthout on February 19, 2026,...
Rally to Support Resolution Calling for ICE Accountability, February 23
Source: Free Speech for People The Amherst Town Council will be considering the Resolution Calling...
Renovations Underway at Bangs Community Center
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst has begun work to renovate the Bangs Community Center located at 70 Boltwood Walk. The...
Logo Design Contest for Town’s New Schools
Source: Amherst Regional Public Schools. The Amherst Regional Public School District has announced a contest...
LWV Birthday Luncheon: “Supporting Our Immigrant Neighbors in a Time of Crisis”
Source: League of Women Voters Amherst The League of Women Voters Amherst (LWVA) will host...
Solidarity and Radical Transformation During End Times, a Panel Discussion
Source: Building Solidarity Economies Building Solidarity Economies, an assemblage of teaching and research projects in...