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By ROB OKUN

Guest columnist Rob Okun: Will men organize to end gun violence?

By MADDIE FABIAN

EASTHAMPTON — At a poignant City Council meeting on Wednesday evening, residents and councilors came together to share stories of antisemitism, hatred and hope in expressing their support for a resolution against antisemitism, which passed...

By SAM DRYSDALE

Calling the spate of domestic violence crimes that Massachusetts has seen in recent months “a statewide crisis,” Secretary of State William Galvin announced Wednesday the launch of a new grant program that aims to make victims aware of the services...

By CHRIS LISINSKI and ALISON KUZNITZ

BOSTON — Representatives will gather in closed-door meetings next week to hold “candid discussions” about a 140-page gun reform bill that Speaker Ron Mariano wants to win House approval by the end of the month.With the omnibus bill idling amid a...

By EMILY THURLOW

NORTHAMPTON — Having determined that maintaining a shelter is no longer the best way to help survivors of interpersonal and domestic violence, the leaders of Safe Passage have closed a confidential emergency shelter that opened nearly a half-century...

By EMILY THURLOW

SOUTHAMPTON — Susan Teece regularly wears a necklace with a chrome-colored heart charm. Though the piece of jewelry might not be considered flashy, it is attention-grabbing as many strangers often strike up a conversation about it. What many don’t...

By SOFI SHLEPAKOV

HOLYOKE — Holyoke and Chicopee have landed a large state grant to help pay for programs — from career exploration to youth development and recreation — designed to address gang and youth violence in their communities.The Shannon Community Initiative...

By BERA DUNAU

HOLYOKE – “What do we want? Peace!” “Stop The! Violence!”These were the call-and-response chants in English and Spanish that rang out Sunday at a march in the streets of Holyoke, as dozens of people braved the cold and wet snow to call for peace and...