Jonah Snowden

West Springfield

Television News Producer at WWLP-22News

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Springfield to honor Malcom X’s legacy and impact with new mural

2 days ago | wwlp.com | Jonah Snowden

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A new mural will be unveiled in the city of Springfield this weekend. The mural will honor the late Malcolm X, and will be unveiled at the mosque that the civil rights leader himself opened on Oak Street in the year 1958. This mural is part of an ongoing effort from city organizers to honor and celebrate the impact that black leaders have had in their community.
Springfield to honor Malcom X’s legacy and impact with new mural

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Jonah Snowden

Jonah SnowdenFri, June 6, 2025 at 2:42 AM UTCSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A new mural will be unveiled in the city of Springfield this weekend. Springfield Pride Parade Committee expands Pride festivities to support the youth The mural will honor the late Malcolm X, and will be unveiled at the mosque that the civil rights leader himself opened on Oak Street in the year 1958.
AIC to host summer youth football clinic and summer camp

3 days ago | wwlp.com | Jonah Snowden

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Members of AIC’s football team will be hosting a youth football camp on campus this summer. The camp features a youth football clinic from June 23rd to June 25th and two sessions of the college’s ‘Friday Night Lights’ prospect camp on June 27th and July 25th. Organizers intend to help campers improve their athletic and teamwork skills with help from players and coaches from AIC.
Local organizations awarded $30k+ in grants by Carlos Vega Fund

2 weeks ago | wwlp.com | Jonah Snowden

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Local organizations were awarded grants for their impact in the community. The Carlos Vega fund for social justice presented 19 organizations with grants Thursday night at the Wistariahurst Museum. This includes several local groups like the Holyoke Health Center and the Indian Orchard Citizens Council. In their 14th year of funding, the Vega Fund was able to gather more than $30,000 in grants.
Local organizations awarded $30k+ in grants by Carlos Vega Fund

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jonah Snowden

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Local organizations were awarded grants for their impact in the community. The Carlos Vega fund for social justice presented 19 organizations with grants Thursday night at the Wistariahurst Museum. This includes several local groups like the Holyoke Health Center and the Indian Orchard Citizens Council. In their 14th year of funding, the Vega Fund was able to gather more than $30,000 in grants.
Florence Bank awards $150K to 40 local nonprofits

3 weeks ago | wwlp.com | Jonah Snowden

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Florence Bank, Tuesday night, split $150,000 between 40 local nonprofits as part of their annual customers’ choice community grants program reception. The grants program was founded in 2002, which allows customers of the bank to vote for their favorite local non-profits in the hope that they receive a piece of the funding. To qualify for a grant, recipients must receive 50 votes to be eligible.
Hampden County Sheriff alerts public to new dangerous phone scheme

3 weeks ago | wwlp.com | Jonah Snowden

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – In Hampden County, Sheriff Nick Cocchi is warning residents about a dangerous new phone scam. The scam is where callers falsely claim the person is a witness in a murder case and has failed to appear in court. The scammer pressures the individual to pay a fine or submit to a court-ordered DNA swab to avoid arrest or further legal trouble.
Florence Bank awards $150K to 40 local nonprofits

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jonah Snowden

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Florence Bank, Tuesday night, split $150,000 between 40 local nonprofits as part of their annual customers’ choice community grants program reception. The grants program was founded in 2002, which allows customers of the bank to vote for their favorite local non-profits in the hope that they receive a piece of the funding. To qualify for a grant, recipients must receive 50 votes to be eligible.
Hampden County Sheriff alerts public to new dangerous phone scheme

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jonah Snowden

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – In Hampden County, Sheriff Nick Cocchi is warning residents about a dangerous new phone scam. The scam is where callers falsely claim the person is a witness in a murder case and has failed to appear in court. The scammer pressures the individual to pay a fine or submit to a court-ordered DNA swab to avoid arrest or further legal trouble.
Gov. Healey enacts hiring freeze to manage state spending

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jonah Snowden

BOSTON (WWLP) – Governor Maura Healey announced that she will implement a hiring freeze across the executive branch. Healey says this proactive step will manage spending as the state prepares for the upcoming fiscal year, federal funding cuts, and economic uncertainty at the national level. The 11 executive agencies and various departments will not be able to hire new employees, effective May 27th. Exemptions will be made for certain positions, including public safety and direct care providers.