by Tyler Garnet | May 22, 2026 | Amherst, Belchertown, Chicopee, Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, Springfield, Westfield
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and Tyler Garnet sat down with Holyoke Pride Committee members Jeffery Bianche and Jeffrey Anderson-Burgos, while Chris Maza and Dennis Hackett sat down with Springfield Pride Parade Founder and CEO Taurean Bethea to chat about what’s in store for Pride Month in their respective communities.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 21, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — On the first day of the City Council’s budget review process, councilors reviewed the budget requests of two of the city’s largest departments: schools and police.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 21, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — American Medical Response, an emergency medical services provider, graduated a class of emergency medical technicians and paramedics from its Earn While You Learn program.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A resolution by Ward 7 City Councilor Gerry Martin requiring councilors to attend meetings in person caused some fiery debate in the council chambers on May 18.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Next month, the inaugural class of seniors will graduate from Veritas Prep Charter Public School.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 19, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The call of a bugle sounding taps echoed off the Springfield Police Department headquarters on Pearl Street before being carried away on the wind, while dozens of officers, dignitaries and community members looked on stoically.