Springfield
STRM: Revitalize CDC’s #GreenNFit Day returns April
SPRINGFIELD — Volunteers from all around the area and beyond will work on restoring homes by participating in Revitalize Community Development Corporation’s #GreenNFit Day on April 25.
Wellness shop owner fulfills ‘lifelong dream’ of helping community
SPRINGFIELD — Walking into a tiny storefront on the corner of State and Cortland streets, the aroma of incense fills the air.
Rep. Carlos Gonzalez named chair of World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast
SPRINGFIELD — On a recent morning, the Bellagio Ballroom at MGM Springfield was filled with representatives of organizations and businesses that support the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast.
Cignoli, MassDOT deliver update on construction at The X
SPRINGFIELD — Several dozen Forest Park residents attended a meeting at Forest Park Middle School to hear the latest updates on changes at The X, the intersection of Sumner and Belmont avenues and Dickinson Street.
Springfield receives $5.8 million to remove lead from children’s homes
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield received a total of $5.82 million to test for lead in homes of children ages 6 or under and remediate any problems found.
Shouting match erupts between Whitfield, Davila in council chamber
SPRINGFIELD — What began as a simple discussion at a Springfield City Council meeting about discontinuing a street ended in a full-blown shouting match and the near removal of a city councilor from the chamber.
Listening With Love expands, Govan recognized
SPRINGFIELD — There is more love available to Springfield area residents looking for someone to listen, since the expansion of Listening With Love, a counseling and mental health care business in Indian Orchard.
Wagner named executive director at Springfield Prep
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Prep Charter School has a new executive director, but she may look familiar to students and staff.
Sheriff’s Department’s funding woes end many partnerships
Municipal police departments around Hampden County have long received help from the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, but Sheriff Nick Cocchi recently announced that his department can no longer fund those partnerships.
Neal, transportation officials deliver update on Compass Rail
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and state officials joined legislators from Worcester County, the Berkshires and the Pioneer Valley at a roundtable to discuss updates to Compass Rail.