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Four SPD officers promoted at City Hall with officials, family

By | Jul 20, 2026

Four SPD officers promoted at City Hall with officials, family

SPRINGFIELD — Four Springfield police officers were officially promoted at a pinning ceremony on July 17. Eleni Barbieri and Derek Cook ascended to the rank of captain, while Jacob Strange and Jason Sleeper made lieutenant.


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Hockeyday returns for 100th anniversary of hockey in Western Massachusetts

By | Jul 16, 2026

Hockeyday returns for 100th anniversary of hockey in Western Massachusetts

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Hockey players and fans from the United States and Canada are set to gather at West Springfield’s Better Living Center in the Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds.


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Gulluni presents funds to addiction recovery programs

By | Jul 16, 2026

Gulluni presents funds to addiction recovery programs

SPRINGFIELD — Standing on the lawn of Michael’s House, a sober living home in Springfield, Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni handed checks out to the leaders of organizations that address the needs of people in addiction recovery.


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IOCC teaches youth wide range of leadership skills in summer program

By | Jul 16, 2026

IOCC teaches youth wide range of leadership skills in summer program

SPRINGFIELD — Nearly 20 children and teens, ranging in age from elementary school to high school, gathered at the Indian Orchard Citizen’s Council to listen to the day’s guest speaker, Ayanna Crawford.


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Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival brings crowds to Court Square

By | Jul 14, 2026

Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival brings crowds to Court Square

SPRINGFIELD — Court Square was packed on July 10 for the kickoff of the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival.


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Rachel’s Table celebrates truck to help with gleaning program

By | Jul 9, 2026

Rachel’s Table celebrates truck to help with gleaning program

SPRINGFIELD — Rachel’s Table, a food insecurity organization in the greater Springfield area, officially celebrated the acquisition of a new truck, dubbed the “Glean Machine,” with a ribbon cutting on June 7.


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City announces $2.6 million to stabilize Old First Church exterior

By | Jul 9, 2026

City announces $2.6 million to stabilize Old First Church exterior

SPRINGFIELD — Old First Church, one of Springfield’s oldest and most recognizable buildings, will receive some much-needed work to stabilize the exterior of the building.


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Springfield Law Department: Claims against Oyola-Lopez appear as ‘witness intimidation’

By | Jul 9, 2026

Springfield Law Department: Claims against Oyola-Lopez appear as ‘witness intimidation’

SPRINGFIELD — Public allegations of potential corruption made by At Large City Councilor Justin Hurst against City Clerk Gladys Oyola were left untouched by the city solicitor, who warned that the claims could be seen as “witness intimidation.”


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