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Murals in gateway cities eyed as a way to boost economic development

Murals in gateway cities eyed as a way to boost economic development

Published: Jul. 08, 2023, 6:52 a.m. By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com Murals popping up on large buildings in Springfield, Holyoke and now Chicopee are beautifying their downtowns, recognizing different cultures and […]

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2nd $200K ‘casino effect’ grant boosts Holyoke’s efforts to revitalize tourism, economic growth

2nd $200K ‘casino effect’ grant boosts Holyoke’s efforts to revitalize tourism, economic growth

Published: Jun. 22, 2023, 12:48 p.m. Aaron Vega, director of the Holyoke’s Office of Planning and Economic Development, said a new $200,000 grant derived from casino impact fees will help advance […]

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A show-stopping moose is one of several murals bringing life to walls in downtown Holyoke

A show-stopping moose is one of several murals bringing life to walls in downtown Holyoke

Published: Jun. 22, 2023, 11:33 a.m. “Father and Baby Moose,” by the artist known as Bordalo II, is located at Clemente and Spring streets in Holyoke’s downtown. By Dennis Hohenberger | […]

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Outlook 2023: Holyoke ready to celebrate past, present and future

Outlook 2023: Holyoke ready to celebrate past, present and future

Published: Feb. 27, 2023, 8:02 a.m. Edwin David Sepulveda, from Puerto Rico, stands in front of a 50-foot x 85-foot wall mural he created on a building on High Street in […]

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