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Cuts likely to worsen police struggle to provide resources

By | Jan 6, 2026

Cuts likely to worsen police struggle to provide resources

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield is among hundreds of cities around the country struggling with the issue of homelessness.


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First phase of Stockbridge Street building restoration complete

By | Jan 6, 2026

First phase of Stockbridge Street building restoration complete

SPRINGFIELD — A part of Springfield’s history is one step closer to being brought back to life.


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GySgt. Thomas Sullivan Memorial Fund makes year-end donations

By | Jan 5, 2026

GySgt. Thomas Sullivan Memorial Fund makes year-end donations

SPRINGFIELD — On the last day of 2025, the family of Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Sullivan, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and state Rep. Angelo Puppolo were on hand to present donations to the Westover Air Reserve Base 6 Marines and Pope Francis Preparatory School.


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Best around: Central honors Springfield native, NBA alumnus

By | Jan 5, 2026

Best around: Central honors Springfield native, NBA alumnus

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield honored its native son and NBA star Travis Best by naming the Central High School court where he once played in his honor.


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So That Reminds Me: Boar’s Head Festival returns Jan. 9-11

By | Jan 5, 2026

So That Reminds Me: Boar’s Head Festival returns Jan. 9-11

SPRINGFIELD — From Jan. 9-11, the Boar’s Head Festival will take place at Trinity United Church in Springfield.


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Officials, activists rally with city’s Somali community

By | Dec 30, 2025

Officials, activists rally with city’s Somali community

SPRINGFIELD — “No more. We will not stand for injustices.” Those were the words of state Sen. Adam Gomez on Dec. 9 as he, his fellow legislators, educators, activists and community members gathered to stand in solidarity with the Somali Bantu community after President Donald Trump described them as “garbage.”


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Heartbeat of New Orleans music comes to Springfield

By | Dec 30, 2025

Heartbeat of New Orleans music comes to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — An all-star ensemble of musicians are coming to Springfield with the “Take Me to the River: New Orleans” concert at HOPE Center for the Arts on Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. The concert is inspired by the 2022 documentary of the same name, which will be shown for free on Jan. 3 at 4 p.m.


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Zaza Green donates $500 in toys to Indian Orchard

By | Dec 30, 2025

Zaza Green donates $500 in toys to Indian Orchard

SPRINGFIELD — The holidays are a time of joy but can also be stressful for families who are experiencing financial difficulties. Each year, the Indian Orchard Citizens Council hosts a toy drive to help families give their children some holiday magic.


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Permanent housing funding for homeless at risk

By | Dec 30, 2025

Permanent housing funding for homeless at risk

SPRINGFIELD — As the freezing temperatures of winter in New England continue, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno joined at least 24 of his counterparts from communities across the country in urging the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development not to cut previously-approved grants for people experiencing homelessness.


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Cannabis changes pass, synthetic kratom ban delayed in Springfield

By | Dec 30, 2025

Cannabis changes pass, synthetic kratom ban delayed in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — After a spirited debate on Dec. 8 regarding changes to Springfield’s cannabis ordinance and how the distance from a school is measured, the three proposed amendments sailed through the City Council with little opposition at its Dec. 15 meeting.


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