Prime Magazine of Western Mass.

04/17/2025

Like to make your own plans? these apps and websites put you in the driver's seat for estate, financial, health even travel planning!

Check out these online tools! By Debbie [email protected]

04/07/2025

Vacation on your mind? Check out these travel tips for European visas, carry-on bags and stretching your budget!

Plan for these changes for your 2025 travel By Debbie Gardner

04/04/2025

Batter up! Prime wants to send you to the ball game this summer. Enter our contest to win tickets to see the Hartford Yard Goats play in Dunkin' Park!

04/02/2025

Retirement on the horizon? You've gotta have a plan. Check out this advice on the financial- and social/emotional - factors to consider...

Thinking about retirement? You gotta have a plan By Debbie Gardnerd

03/20/2025

It's a rite of spring here in Western Mass- the Holyoke St. Patrick's parade! Take a look at the history of this iconic celebration of the Irish heritage in Holyoke- and beyond...

Second largest American parade of its kind a Western Mass. feature since 1952 By Debbie Gardner

02/18/2025

Get your tickets! The 20th Anniversary Big Broadcast is March 8! Chair dancing is encouraged...

Perennial favorite will present two live shows on March 8 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.  By Debbie Gardner

01/28/2025

You can leave more than just your assets to your heirs. Here's how to leave them wisdom...

Leaving a legacy of wisdom for your heirs By Gina M. BarryPartner, Bacon Wilson P. C.  

01/21/2025

It's effective and very age friendly. Whatever your fitness level, chair yoga will improve your body, your balance, your peace of mind. We've got some poses for your to try...

A practice for every body and ability By Debbie [email protected]

01/16/2025

New Years Resolutions already starting to fizzle? Try setting intentions instead! Get the lowdown on this new trend from our expert, Mary Anne Schelb...

Setting intentions instead of resolutions By Debbie Gardnerdgardner@

01/09/2025

Feeling buffered by life? We can all build our resilience...with a little self care. This seminar hosted by Jewish Family Services has all the steps. next session starts Jan.22!

Class helps individuals cope with life’s challenges By Debbie Gardner

01/07/2025

Start making plans for a full winter calendar! The January issue of the new Prime Quarterly has plenty of inspiration...

JANUARY 2024 JANUARY 9 – IT’S OPENING NIGHT FOR THE MAJESTIC’S LATEST PLAY! Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Majestic Theater, 131 Elm St., West

12/12/2024

https://www.primeontheweb.com/finance/its-the-giving-season/

Benefit your favorite cause, and your taxes, too By Gina M. BarryPartner, Bacon Wilson P. C.     

12/10/2024

Holiday stress getting you down? Some find cannabis offers relief from holiday overload.
Check out the advice in this month's Health column:

Cannabis can help calm seasonal stress and anxiety By Debbie Gardner

12/05/2024

Ever wonder how Toy for Joy got started? Curious if those $1 and $2 donations really help? Get the answers from Lt. Esquivel!

Talking Toy for Joy in 2024 By Debbie [email protected]

12/03/2024

Need to boost your holiday spirit? Here's a curated list of the best events in Western Mass!

Prime’s annual list of Holiday Happenings By Debbie Gardner

11/19/2024

Last month Prime looked at how to help someone facing a serious medical diagnosis. This month Prime's estate and finance writer Gina Barry explores the impact such a diagnosis can have on your estate planning documents.

How a diagnosis can affect estate planning By Gina M. BarryPartner, Bacon Wilson P. C. E

11/12/2024

Taking inspiration from the Newman's Own philanthropic model, Jeff Greim created a Western Mass business that supported it's customer's chosen charities...

Jeff’s Granola lets owner follow dream of philanthropy By Debbie Gardner

11/01/2024

Stymied by the alphabet salad in you kid's - or grandkid's - last text? You're not alone! Get some cheat sheets and be in the know when holiday texts and IM's start to fly...

Cheat sheets help decipher those acronyms By Debbie Gardner