Neal says he will run for another term
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal is running for another term. He confirmed his intentions during an interview on Focus Springfield.
AIC set to host Jan. 30 higher education forum
SPRINGFIELD — American International College will host its second annual Parents as Partners on the Pathway to Higher Education, a citywide forum for families, expectant students and friends on Jan. 30.
Springfield City Council subcommittee discusses fentanyl crisis
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council’s Health and Human Services Subcommittee hosted a meeting on Jan. 18 to discuss the fentanyl crisis in the city of Springfield.
6 Brick’s donation benefits Patton Alliance for Veterans
SPRINGFIELD — On Jan. 17, 6 Brick’s cannabis dispensary donated $2,000 to support programs that assist veterans through the Patton Alliance for Veterans, a nonprofit organized by the descendants of famed WWI and WWII General George S. Patton Sr. and General George S. Patton Jr.
Sarno names Akers as new Springfield police superintendent
SPRINGFIELD — People attending the annual observation of Dr. Martin Luther King Day received a surprise announcement from Mayor Domenic Sarno that Deputy Chief Larry Akers will be the next police superintendent for the city.
Springfield City Council’s citizens working group advocates for more tourism, entertainment
SPRINGFIELD — City Councilor Sean Curran, the chair of the council’s Working Group on Creative Economy and Tourism, is hoping Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan will address the suggestions the group has made.