Springfield

Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January

By Debbie Gardner | Jan 22, 2026

Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January

It’s going to be a brutal end to the month of January. Gone are the January thaw temps of mid-month. Heavy snow is predicted on Jan 25 to 26, with real feel daytime temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees and below zero temps predicted overnight, for the entire week.

Debbie Gardner

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Sarno talks economic investment opportunities, acknowledges challenges

By Sarah Heinonen | Jan 22, 2026

Sarno talks economic investment opportunities, acknowledges challenges

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Chief Development Officer Timothy Sheehan sat down recently with Reminder Publishing to discuss the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the city in 2026.

Sarah Heinonen

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O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation provides $550,000 to community

By Sarah Heinonen | Jan 21, 2026

O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation provides $550,000 to community

SPRINGFIELD — It was only the second year of operation for the O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation, but it made a substantial impact in the city of Springfield and surrounding communities.

Sarah Heinonen

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District attorney connects with youth through outreach programs

By Sarah Heinonen | Jan 21, 2026

District attorney connects with youth through outreach programs

SPRINGFIELD — The public may think of the Hampden County District Attorney’s office only when they have an interaction with law enforcement.

Sarah Heinonen

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MLK’s dream kept alive in Springfield at 11th annual celebration

By Sarah Heinonen | Jan 20, 2026

MLK’s dream kept alive in Springfield at 11th annual celebration

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield’s 11th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration was filled with song, remarks by elected officials and the words of the city’s schoolchildren, all celebrating accomplishments while acknowledging how far the United States has yet to go.

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State Sen. Adam Gomez shares his legislative goals for 2026

By Sarah Heinonen | Jan 20, 2026

State Sen. Adam Gomez shares his legislative goals for 2026

SPRINGFIELD — January 2026 marks the middle of the state’s two-year legislative session, and Reminder Publishing reached out to lawmakers to discuss their goals for the year ahead. State Sen. Adam Gomez shared his priorities and what bills he is focused on.

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Springfield receives $5.33 million in grants for variety of programs

By Sarah Heinonen | Jan 15, 2026

Springfield receives $5.33 million in grants for variety of programs

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council accepted several grants, totaling $5.33 million, at its Jan. 12 meeting.

Sarah Heinonen

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Oliveira hosts workforce summit with Labor Secretary, higher ed leaders

By Sarah Heinonen | Jan 14, 2026

Oliveira hosts workforce summit with Labor Secretary, higher ed leaders

SPRINGFIELD — Western Massachusetts leaders in education and economic development met with Massachusetts Secretary for Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones for a summit on how to grow the region’s workforce to meet the needs of today and the future.

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Community prays at multi-faith vigil for people targeted by ICE

By Sarah Heinonen | Jan 14, 2026

Community prays at multi-faith vigil for people targeted by ICE

SPRINGFIELD — Cars streamed into the parking lot of South Congregational Church on the evening of Jan. 13.

Sarah Heinonen

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Neal addresses passage of healthcare tax credits, ICE shooting

By Sarah Heinonen | Jan 9, 2026

Neal addresses passage of healthcare tax credits, ICE shooting

SPRINGFIELD — After months of back-and-forth, a federal government shutdown and the U.S. House of Representatives voted 230-196 to resurrect the expired Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years.