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6 days ago
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Casa Italiana social club returns to Springfield, bringing Italian Feast back to city
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Reviving the Italian-American heritage in Springfield, dozens of people came together on Friday for the grand opening of the Italian social club Casa Italiana. Celebrating Italian-American heritage and spreading cheer and tradition, a ribbon-cutting took place for Casa Italiana. This social club was originally founded in 1897, the historic home known to many is recognized as the heart and soul of the local Italian community. Springfield Juneteenth Jubilee Committee hosts annual flag raising ceremony 'This is about family, faith, and food,' said Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno. 'And now to have this Casa Italiana back to the future, and there's a lot of tradition down here. I remember sweeping the streets at 3:00 a.m. after the feast and the fireworks.' 'They've got a nice group of positive people,' said Rico Daniele, member of the Sons & Daughters of Italy. 'We have 20 members now, we're trying to bring it back like the old days and bring people together.' The club also announced that in a month, the one and only Italian Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will return to the city of Springfield. This will mark the first time in 20 years that the feast will take place, bringing back the 40-foot grease pole competition and traditional food that locals won't want to miss. 'People might remember way back in the day when people went up the pole to get the prosciutto and salami to get that,' said Salvato Circosta, President of Casa Italiana. 'And we're excited to bring that back.' 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
- Entertainment
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Chicopee holds annual Pride Flag-raising supporting LGBTQ+ community
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – It's Pride Month, and local and state officials are showing their support for the LGBTQ+ community. Springfield holds fourth annual Pride Parade A pride flag-raising was held in downtown Chicopee Friday afternoon. The LGBTQ+ community says Pride Month brings visibility, and the city of Chicopee has done just that by raising the pride flag each year since 2016. 'We're proud and we're thankful that we live in a city, and a state, a Commonwealth, that is as protected as it is,' said Ray Hoess-Brooks of Chicopee. Chicopee is hosting its Pride Festival on Saturday at Szot Park at noon. More Pride events will be held in western Mass. throughout the month and can be found here. 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.
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7 days ago
- Business
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Whip City Jerky in Westfield reopens under new ownership
WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A ribbon-cutting ceremony is being held for the reopening of Whip City Jerky in Westfield. In a news release sent to 22News from the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, the new owner of Whip City Jerky is Jeff Bruch. He is expanding his product line with marinated meats, pork tenderloins, bacon, and pork chops. In addition, the retail store is selling local jams and honey, local coffee, and organic 'good-for-you' beverages. New England's first dual-launch straddle coaster to open at Six Flags New England 'We're looking forward to helping raise the downtown area by providing another destination,' says Bruch, who has been working in the meat industry for 38 years. 'Opening this facility is a dream of mine and a dream come true.' Whip City Jerky is located at 271 Elm Street in Westfield, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on June 14th at 9:30 a.m. They will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours on Thursday until 7 p.m. 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.
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13-06-2025
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Two men arrested during street-level enforcement operations in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Two men were arrested in Greenfield during street-level enforcement operations conducted by members of the Northwestern District Attorney's Anti-Crime Task Force. In a news release sent to 22News from the Northwestern District Attorney's Office, detectives from state police and Greenfield police with the Northwestern District Attorney's Anti-Crime Task Force made two drug and weapons-related arrests. Holyoke man charged with attempted murder and multiple gun offenses This past Wednesday, officers conducted a traffic stop on Bernardston Road in Greenfield at approximately 10:30 p.m. Ashfield resident, 34-year-old Christopher Gonyea, was arrested and charged with the following: Possession of a Class A substance (Heroin/Fentanyl) Possession of a Class B substance (cocaine) Possession of a Class E substance A traffic stop was conducted on Wells Street in Greenfield on June 3 at around 8:30 p.m. An officer observed drug paraphernalia in a car and, following an investigation, loaded handgun equipped with a high-capacity magazine as well as additional ammunition and approximately 79 grams of cocaine. The Keene, New Hampshire resident, 22-year-old Thomas Evans, was arrested and charged with the following: Carrying a firearm without a license Possession of a large capacity firearm Possession of a large capacity feeding device Possession of ammunition Trafficking in cocaine 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.
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13-06-2025
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Holyoke man charged with attempted murder and multiple gun offenses
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – A suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Holyoke last month. In a news release from Holyoke Police Chief Brian Keenan, officers were called at around 6:15 p.m. on May 26 for a report of a shooting victim in the area of Race and Dwight Streets. When officers arrived, they found an adult man suffering from a gunshot. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. Suspect wanted in connection with armed robbery arrested following Springfield police chase Police say that the shooting happened a few minutes beforehand in the area of West and Mosher Streets. A description of the suspect and their vehicle was obtained. The vehicle was found on Clemente Street at around 6:45 p.m. An arrest warrant was issued for the suspect, 33-year-old Victor Manuel-Pirela of Holyoke. On Wednesday at around 1 p.m., officers located Manuel-Pirela inside an apartment on Spring Street in Springfield. He was arrested and charged with the following: Arrest Warrant Firearm-Armed Assault to Murder Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon Discharging a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Building Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card Possession of a Firearm without an FID Card Arrest Warrant Forge/Misuse RMV Document False Application for a Motor Vehicle License Identity Fraud 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.
