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Big E posts second best attendance numbers ever
Explore Article masslive.com (Sep 28 2009)
if the weather cooperates, the Big E could realize one of it's most successful runs ever, its top official said.
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NIH grants spur UMass lab renovations
Explore Article Boston Business Journal (Sep 28 2009)
The University of Massachusetts, Amherst, has landed $11.7 million from the National Institutes of Health to renovate lab space and build two new laboratories in its Lederle Graduate Research Center. (Read Full Article)
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Art museum marks 75th anniversary
Explore Article masslive.com (Sep 28 2009)
The Michele and Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts on the Quadrangle has been celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, marking decades its galleries have welcomed anyone wanting to know more about the development of art in Europe and the United States. (Read Full Article)
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Black chamber turns the page
Explore Article masslive.com (Sep 28 2009)
It's been just more than a year and Simply Divine Beauty Lounge at 607 Dickinson St. is going strong, a fact its owner credits to the New England Black Chamber of Commerce. (Read Full Article)
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New Museum of Springfield History set to open Oct. 10
Explore Article masslive.com (Sep 27 2009)
Museum includes the collection from the former Indian Motocycle Museum that Esta Manthos donated in 2006, as well as examples of nine different automobiles.
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Student count might tip census in Massachusetts
Explore Article masslive.com (Sep 26 2009)
The state could lose a seat in Congress following the census. (Read Full Article)
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Casino sIgns of support on display in Palmer
Explore Article masslive.com (Sep 26 2009)
Jobs and tax relief were reasons several demonstrators cited when asked why they support a casino.
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Boston ranks as 9th-largest economy in U.S.
Explore Article Boston Business Journal (Sep 25 2009)
Boston and New York may be equals when it comes to fielding strong athletic teams, but their economies are worlds apart. Boston's economic output is valued at roughly $300 billion — good enough to rank ninth overall in the United States. But tops on that list is New York City, the only U.S. metropolitan area with a trillion-dollar economy, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. (Read Full Article)
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EDC Gives Flashy New Look to Home Page
Explore Article From the EDC (Sep 25 2009)
This week, the EDC finalized a new flash animation video for the home page of westernmassedc.com. The five-slide animated graphic represents five important attributes of the region: being a part of the Knowledge Corridor, proximity to Bradley International Airport and major cities, life science ince (Read Full Article)
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NIH awards $5.5M to Northeastern antibiotics researchers
Explore Article masshightech.com (Sep 25 2009)
Northeastern University biologist Kim Lewis landed $5.5 million from the National Institutes of Health to investigate why antibiotics are not effective for certain infectious diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, tuberculosis and wounds that do not heal.
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Home sales fall after 4 months of increases
Explore Article www1.whdh.com (Sep 24 2009)
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Smith unveils new science building
Explore Article masslive.com (Sep 24 2009)
NORTHAMPTON - When Smith College students studying in the new Ford Hall want to hone their interest in science, all they need to do is look around them (Read Full Article)
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Noble Hospital president out
Explore Article masslive.com (Sep 24 2009)
In the face of continuing financial losses, Noble Hospital and Health System has replaced George J. Koller, its president and chief executive officer for the past 18 years. (Read Full Article)
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Museums given $4.3 million
Explore Article masslive.com (Sep 24 2009)
An anonymous donor has pledged $4.3 million to the Springfield Museums, helping to pay for the new Springfield Museum of History set to open next month. (Read Full Article)
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Economic Strategic Plan to map Connecticut's financial future ...
Explore Article TownNews.com . (Sep 24 2009)
Economic Strategic Plan to map Connecticut's financial future ...Town TimesBuilding the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield, Massachusetts, commuter rail line, then adding a spur to Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks. Gov. ...and more » (Read Full Article)
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State seeks way to stem exodus of young folks
Explore Article masslive.com (Sep 24 2009)
State seeks way to stem exodus of young folksThe Republican - MassLive.comSPRINGFIELD - As rising numbers of young adults move out of state, officials have begun a campaign to find ways to make Massachusetts a ...and more » (Read Full Article)
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Computer center decision anticipated
Explore Article masslive.com (Sep 24 2009)
Computer center decision anticipatedThe Republican - MassLive.comIn a meeting at Holyoke Community College, Eric Nakajima, a top economic development official in the Gov. Deval L. Patrick administration, said Holyoke ...and more » (Read Full Article)
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Picture framing shop settles into new home
Explore Article masslive.com (Sep 23 2009)
WEST SPRINGFIELD - A picture framing shop and art gallery that logged 119 years in Springfield has settled into new digs here on Elm Street. (Read Full Article)
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Jobless rate, foreclosure bids up
Explore Article masslive.com (Sep 23 2009)
SPRINGFIELD - Springfield's unemployment and mortgage-foreclosure situations worsened in August, according to data released Tuesday. (Read Full Article)
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Grant to fund energy savings - MassLive.com
Explore Article masslive.com (Sep 23 2009)
SPRINGFIELD - The city plans to use a $1.5 million federal stimulus grant for energy-saving measures ranging from furnace upgrades to its plan to hire a full-time energy conservation manager. (Read Full Article)
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Springfield mayor backs move
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Springfield mayor backs moveThe Republican - MassLive.comThe city has a signed lease with the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, which is preparing to purchase the Main Street building from the federal ...and more » (Read Full Article)
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Palmer lobbies for casino bill
Explore Article masslive.com (Sep 23 2009)
Palmer lobbies for casino billThe Republican - MassLive.comWestern Massachusetts should be defined as Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties. A referendum should be held to gauge public sentiment about ...and more » (Read Full Article)
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Grant to fund energy savings
Explore Article masslive.com (Sep 23 2009)
Grant to fund energy savingsThe Republican - MassLive.comA total of $42 million was earmarked for Massachusetts including $1.5 million for Springfield and nearly $500000 for Chicopee. ...and more » (Read Full Article)
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Springfield's unemployment rate hits 13%; foreclosure bids up nearly ...
Explore Article masslive.com (Sep 22 2009)
SPRINGFIELD – Springfield’s unemployment and mortgage-foreclosure situations worsened in August, according to data released Tuesday. The city’s unemployment rate was 13 percent in August, up from 12.5 percent in July and 8.8 percent in August ...
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