Springfield
Carriage House set for SPT fundraiser on Aug. 24
SPRINGFIELD — The iconic Barney Estate Carriage House inside Forest Park will be home to one of Springfield Preservation Trust’s biggest fundraisers in just a few days.
School Committee, City Council races make up Springfield ballot
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield general election is expected to be a busy one this year, with most incumbents experiencing a challenger or two.
Duggan Academy’s early college program favored by state designation
SPRINGFIELD — American International College has become the only private college west of Worcester to be designated as a Massachusetts Early College Program by the state’s joint Early College Committee.
Springfield councilors’ new ordinance tackles unpaid ordinance tickets
SPRINGFIELD — Two city councilors aim to solve the issue of unpaid ordinance tickets in Springfield with a new law that they hope to present to the full council in September.
Armenian Fest returns to area with food, music and culture
SPRINGFIELD — For decades, Armenian Fest has been a beloved tradition at St. Mark’s Armenian Church.
Markey, Neal, state delegates tour Springfield JCC on Aug. 14
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Ed Markey (D-Malden) and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) joined state delegates for a tour of the Springfield Jewish Community Center on Aug. 14.
Parents concerned, upset after Longmeadow school librarian’s arrest
LONGMEADOW — The arrest of a middle school librarian charged with distribution of child sex abuse materials has led the Longmeadow community to express concern and outrage.
Indian Orchard gets new boxing gym on Main Street
SPRINGFIELD — What started out as a dream and a drawing on their daughter’s tablet has turned into a reality for Isaac and Nancy Reyes.
Walker Grandstand scoreboard gets new name
SPRINGFIELD — The city of Springfield has installed a new scoreboard at Walker Memorial Grandstand that honors the late legendary sportswriter, Garry Brown.
Perez sues following ‘wrongful termination’
SPRINGFIELD — Ward 1 City Councilor Maria Perez is taking legal action against her former workmates at New North Citizens Council for what she claims — among other things — was a “wrongful termination” from her job as chief of housing programs.
