Springfield
Hertz opens new location inside Union Station
SPRINGFIELD — A new Hertz rental car office has officially opened in Union Station next to the Peter Pan Bus lines ticket booth.
Springfield Ward 7 candidates talk priorities, campaign ahead of election
SPRINGFIELD — With the Nov. 4 general election only a few weeks away, Reminder Publishing is sending questionnaires to City Council candidates on the ballot.
Velis supports American Legion’s Student Trooper Program
SPRINGFIELD — A 35-year-old program just got another boost from state Sen. John Velis during a small gathering on Sept. 26 at the Massachusetts State Police Barracks on Liberty Street.
Springfield’s Ward 5 council candidates outline priorities
SPRINGFIELD — With the Nov. 4 general election only a few weeks away, Reminder Publishing is sending questionnaires to City Council candidates on the ballot.
New report confirms lack of housing stock in region
SPRINGFIELD — A new study conducted by Way Finders and the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute confirms that Western Mass. is facing a severe housing shortage across its four counties.
Springfield library fundraising campaign reaches goal
SPRINGFIELD — An eight-year fundraising initiative reached its official conclusion on Sept. 16 when the Springfield Library Foundation presented the final $137,500 of the East Forest Park Library’s Promised Realized Campaign.
Lyman Street courthouse proposals are coming
SPRINGFIELD — Two local developers are planning to submit a proposal for the new Springfield Regional Justice Center to be placed at the corner of Chestnut and Lyman streets.
Annual Sneaker Soirée set to take place Oct. 9
Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts will host its third annual Sneaker Soirée on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Springfield Country Club.
Springfield City Council holds off on GoNetSpeed connections for second time
SPRINGFIELD — Twenty-seven GoNetSpeed installations inside the Indian Orchard neighborhood will have to wait at least another few weeks after the City Council voted to hold off on them for a second time.
So That Reminds Me: Michael J. Dias Foundation shares work
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” Lauren LeBel and I sat down with Michael J. Dias Foundation Director of Operations Robert Jaszek about the foundation’s work.

