by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 6, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Filing taxes is an annual task everyone is supposed to complete, but it can be complicated and expensive. For those who need help completing the process but do not have the funds to hire a tax preparer, Springfield Partners for Community Action offers free income tax preparation.
by Staasi Heropoulos | Feb 6, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — It’s been a long road for 17 girls that applied to represent Springfield this year as the city’s grand colleen. In the beginning, their names were redacted from the applications — they were assigned numbers from 1-17 and were anonymous.
by Lauren LeBel | Jan 31, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — As more and more individuals are being diagnosed with dementia, the Springfield Dementia Friendly Coalition is working to bring awareness and education around its various forms, while also breaking the stigma.
by Lauren LeBel | Jan 31, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Stories of Black men and women living in Springfield and the surrounding areas in the 1700s and 1800s will be shared during an upcoming event with Cliff McCarthy, an archivist from the Springfield Museums’ Library and Archives.
by Dennis Hohenberger | Jan 31, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
In a concerted effort to address the housing affordability crisis, Gov. Maura Healey’s administration has announced significant support for housing initiatives across Massachusetts.
by G. Michael Dobbs | Jan 30, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal is running for another term. He confirmed his intentions during an interview on Focus Springfield.