Josh Ritter returns to Northampton for ‘Back Porch Festival’ Chris Dondoros | Special to The Republican The stop is part of his "A Book of Gold Thrown Open" tour.         Read More

Ray Kelly | rkelly@repub.com Upcoming concerts: Squeeze, Josh Ritter and more        More        Donnie Moorhouse | Special to The Republican Dropkick Murphys, Rancid co-headlining tour to hit Mohegan Sun        More

High School Sports Follow live postseason coverage with recaps, stats, photos and videos from our high school sports reporters. More   MassLive Real Deals Sign up for great offers and specials from local advertisers right in your inbox. More

Fran Bellamy | Special to The Republican Yokohoma Ramen in Northampton appeals to eye, as well as palate (review, photos, video)        More        Fran Bellamy | Special to The Republican Max’s Tavern remains a top dining choice in Springfield (review, photos, video)        More

Food and Dining Ellen Clifford McGuire | Special to The Republican Recipe Exchange: Easiest beef tenderloin is the most delicious        More        George Lenker | Special to The Republican Beer Nut: Loophole Brewing of Holyoke teaming with Irish brewery on new stout        More        Michael Bonner | mbonner@masslive.com Jennifer Lee’s Gourmet Bakery brings non-allergen brownies, cupcakes, cookies to Worcester Public Market        More