North End residents ask questions about new Gerena School
SPRINGFIELD — Despite frequent downpours and a last-minute change in venue, about 50 people gathered in the cafeteria of Lincoln-Brightwood School to hear about plans for the new German Gerena Community School. Among them were city councilors, School Committee members and neighborhood residents.
State awards $93M for MassMutual Center upgrades
SPRINGFIELD — On July 30, local and state officials announced a $93 million investment for the MassMutual Center.
Longmeadow middle schools to enact new information literacy curriculum for eighth graders
LONGMEADOW — Williams and Glenbrook Middle Schools are introducing an information literacy pilot program for eighth graders in the 2026-2027 school year after unanimous approval by the Longmeadow School Committee.
RedFive Toys and Collectibles finds success from all ages with ‘Squishy Saturday’ events
EAST LONGMEADOW — Many know that the stress ball has been a go-to tool for handheld relaxation and mediation since its inception in 1988, but a new trend has taken over the market and East Longmeadow’s RedFive Toys and Collectibles, 55 Maple St., has kept up with the demand with its “Squishy Saturday” events.
People get hands on to create mural of organization’s history
SPRINGFIELD — Drive through Springfield and they are everywhere. Larger-than-life explosions of color, words and portraiture on building walls. More than art for art’s sake, the murals tell the stories of the schools, organizations and people of Springfield. Soon, another of these murals will grace the exterior wall of Work Opportunity Center at 73 Market St.