Jack Wu

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Weather Anchor and Broadcast Reporter at WWLP-TV (Chicopee, MA)

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Asparagus thrives in Pioneer Valley’s unique soil

1 week ago | wwlp.com | Jack Wu

HADLEY, Mass. (WWLP) – Asparagus season is well underway in the Pioneer Valley, and we took a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on during a harvest. The month-and-a-half stretch of asparagus picking can be a challenging time, especially when the weather changes each year. Hadley is well-known for its great produce, especially asparagus. Farms in the area are in full swing, picking and sorting through thousands of spears each day.
Many enjoy warm weather during Memorial Day weekend

1 week ago | wwlp.com | Jack Wu

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Many people took to the outdoors for Memorial Day weekend, whether it was watching a parade or going to the park. The beautiful weather has shaped up since the rain this past weekend, allowing many to enjoy themselves outside. State parks were filled with residents on Monday, taking part in various activities like hiking, fishing, and having picnics. High temperatures of 70 degrees were a major improvement from below-average temperatures and gloomy skies over the weekend.
Westfield hosts annual Memorial Day Parade

1 week ago | wwlp.com | Jack Wu

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Westfield honored service members who passed away Monday morning with its annual Memorial Day Parade. While many people view this observance as a three-day weekend, many Westfield residents have deep ties to the military. American flags and lawn chairs lined the streets of Westfield as the Memorial Day Parade kicked off at City Hall. High school marching bands and retired military Humvees strolled down Court Street, tossing candy and tiny American flags.
Westfield hosts annual Memorial Day Parade

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jack Wu

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Westfield honored service members who passed away Monday morning with its annual Memorial Day Parade. While many people view this observance as a three-day weekend, many Westfield residents have deep ties to the military. American flags and lawn chairs lined the streets of Westfield as the Memorial Day Parade kicked off at City Hall. What’s open and closed on Memorial Day in Massachusetts?
Chicopee small businesses recognized at Walmart showcase

2 weeks ago | wwlp.com | Jack Wu

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – May is Small Business Month, and one local business was recognized Wednesday morning in Chicopee. A small crew working in the cellar of a mill plant now sells across the country in over 3,600 stores. Super Brush was founded in Chicopee 65 years ago, and now these seemingly simple swabs are available in the largest retailer in the world. The Walmart Supercenter in Chicopee hosted the Small Business Appreciation Showcase with community members and local officials on Wednesday.
Housing conference held at Western New England University

2 weeks ago | wwlp.com | Jack Wu

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Western New England University hosted the fair housing and civil rights conference Tuesday morning. The event shines a light on how people can protect themselves from discriminatory housing practices. This is the conference’s 19th year of promoting strategies to protect marginalized communities. Lawyers and civil rights leaders from around New England gathered in the Rivers Memorial Auditorium to share their experiences in combating discrimination.
Bear sightings in western Mass. increase due to warmer winters

2 weeks ago | wwlp.com | Jack Wu

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Bear sightings in western Massachusetts have increased in the past couple of weeks and are expected to peak in the next month. Residential bear sightings have become normal in the Pioneer Valley, but warmer winters have made the appearances a year-round affair. We’ve received many emails about bear sightings in backyards and side streets. We spoke with Dave Wattles, a biologist at Mass Wildlife, to understand why bear sightings peak during this time of year.
Cold water and high river levels pose risks for Memorial Day boating

2 weeks ago | wwlp.com | Jack Wu

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – With Memorial Day Weekend right around the corner, getting on the water may be a little chillier than usual. The water is definitely a little chilly for swimming, and we can track this back to weather from the winter. Winter temperatures were much cooler than we saw last year, and snowfall was decent in comparison to recent years. Since warm temperatures have only come around in the past month, rivers and lakes haven’t had enough time to warm up.
Cold water and high river levels pose risks for Memorial Day boating

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jack Wu

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – With Memorial Day Weekend right around the corner, getting on the water may be a little chillier than usual. The water is definitely a little chilly for swimming, and we can track this back to weather from the winter. Winter temperatures were much cooler than we saw last year, and snowfall was decent in comparison to recent years. Since warm temperatures have only come around in the past month, rivers and lakes haven’t had enough time to warm up.
Bear sightings in western Mass. increase due to warmer winters

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jack Wu

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Bear sightings in western Massachusetts have increased in the past couple of weeks and are expected to peak in the next month. Residential bear sightings have become normal in the Pioneer Valley, but warmer winters have made the appearances a year-round affair. VIDEO: Bear takes selfie on Ring camera in Chicopee We’ve received many emails about bear sightings in backyards and side streets.