by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 24, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Six faith-based Springfield nonprofits were recently awarded state grants to ensure they remain safe in an atmosphere in which threats and hate crimes have become commonplace.
by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 24, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
Rocky’s Ace Hardware on Island Pond Road in the Springfield. The company is celebrating 100-years in business. At left is Johnny Falcone, Director of Growth and Acquisitions and Rocco Falcone, president and CEO.Republican photo by Dave Roback It is a milestone...
by Marc St. Onge | Mar 24, 2026 | Agawam, Chicopee, Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield
HOLYOKE — In spite of the rain — heavy at times — falling throughout the day, thousands of people came out to see marchers from throughout the area and beyond in the 73rd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 22.
by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 20, 2026 | Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Hampden, Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, Longmeadow, Southwick, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham
For the past few years, six area chambers of commerce have banded together to address a need that affects the people they serve across Hampden County — food insecurity.
by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 19, 2026 | Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A couple of hundred people honored Black history at Springfield Prep Charter School’s second annual Black History Month Celebration.
by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 19, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Spring in New England is pothole season and this year the roadway nuisance has been particularly egregious.