Springfield
Toy for Joy: A 104-year tradition of generosity begins again
That time of the year has arrived again.
Hundreds of families take in Pumpkin Stroll After Dark
SPRINGFIELD — In the nights just before Halloween, the Aquatic Gardens at Forest Park were alight with the glow of more than 400 jack-o’-lanterns.
JFS joins second lawsuit over Trump’s refugee policies
SPRINGFIELD — A local refugee resettlement agency has entered into a class action lawsuit against U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to stop policy changes that it says would violate refugees’ constitutional rights to due process.
After merger, Mercy Medical Center is now Baystate Mercy Hospital
SPRINGFIELD — On Nov. 2, Baystate Health completed its acquisition of Mercy Medical Center, renaming it Baystate Mercy Hospital and ensuring Springfield will continue to operate two hospitals.
Ashe to take on 10th consecutive term after win over Warren
LONGMEADOW — State Rep. Brian Ashe will officially hold his seat in the 2nd Hampden District for a 10th consecutive term after overcoming Republican candidate Peter Warren.
Neal bests Milleron, clinches 20th term in U.S. House
SPRINGFIELD — Voters chose to stay the course on Nov. 3, leaning into the experience of longtime U.S. Rep. Richard Neal versus the drumbeat for change being sounded by independent Nadia Milleron.
AI concerns dominate Springfield School Committee town hall
SPRINGFIELD — Educators and parents had a chance to directly ask the Springfield School Committee about the issues that were important to them during a town hall on Oct. 22.
Gerena teacher wins 2026 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year
SPRINGFIELD — Out of 76,000 teachers in Massachusetts, German Gerena Community School Kindergarten teacher Desiree Garcia is officially the 2026 Teacher of the Year.
Springfield community wants say on courthouse development
SPRINGFIELD — Liberty Junction LLC, the developers behind the Springfield Regional Justice Center, wants residents to know they have plans to revitalize the area around the future courthouse — and the community it is invited to come along.
Why’s It Gotta Be? Theater offers unique take on Shakespeare classic
SPRINGFIELD — Fresh off its first anniversary, Why’s It Gotta Be? Theater Group returns for its second production: the Shakespeare classic “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Nov. 6-14 at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Greater Springfield.