by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The owner of a fire ravaged home in the Forest Park Heights Historic District was told to fix his mistakes after he renovated the building without the approval of the Historical Commission or the proper permits.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 17, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — City Council President Tracye Whitfield will not step down from her position leading the city’s legislative body. At a Feb. 16 press conference on the steps of City Hall, Whitfield said that she respected Ward 6 Councilor Victor Davila’s opinion but would “respectfully and firmly decline” his call for her to give up the gavel.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 16, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council met on Feb. 13 to rescind a vote, but City Councilor Victor Davila called for Council President Tracye Whitfield to step down from her position amid controversy stemming from a financial and familial conflict of interest.
by Dennis Hackett | Feb 13, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and Tyler Garnet sat down with Springfield City Council President Tracye Whitfield to talk about her tenure as City Council president.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 12, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Federal funding for organizations in Massachusetts has been limited over the past year, with many grants and programs canceled.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 11, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council called a special meeting to rescind a vote, after Springfield City Council President Tracye Whitfield failed to recuse herself from deliberation of a matter that she had financial and familial connections to.