Springfield
Springfield City Council approves $1.3 million for substance use site-based program
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council voted unanimously to approve a $1.3 million three-year grant from the federal Department of Justice to improve access to treatment and recovery services for homeless people with substance use disorders.
Springfield celebrates 10th anniversary of Purple Heart designation
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield officials, state lawmakers and the Military Order of the Purple Heart gathered at City Hall to celebrate the city’s 10-year anniversary of receiving the Purple Heart designation.
Chestnut TAG recognized with distinguished honor
SPRINGFIELD — Acting Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Russell Johnston visited Springfield on Dec. 6 to celebrate a monumental milestone at one of the city’s schools.
Springfield Pics to join NCDC starting in 2025-26 season
SPRINGFIELD — A new era will officially begin next season for the Springfield Pics hockey program.
Kwanzaa celebrations set to take place in multiple cities and towns
With the holiday season here, the Kwanza Collective in the Valley announced 2024 Kwanzaa itinerary, featuring events across Springfield, Chicopee and Holyoke.
Organizations see spike in people seeking home heating help
While nothing is ever certain about the weather in New England, cold winters are a given, and temperatures can sometimes dip below zero degrees. The cost of home heating, be it oil, electricity or natural gas, can be expensive. Local aid organizations have seen an increase in the number of people unable to make ends meet when the mercury drops.
Local families and organizations make generous Toy for Joy donations
The Phelon family and the Roberts family come from different backgrounds to share the desire to help children.
6 Brick’s once again donates money to Patton Alliance for Veterans
SPRINGFIELD — Government officials and other community members gathered on Dec. 3 to celebrate 6 Brick’s cannabis dispensary’s donation of $2,500 to the Patton Alliance for Veterans, a nonprofit organized by the descendants of famed WWI and WWII General George S. Patton Sr. and General George S. Patton Jr.
Fire closes All American Bar, Grill & Patio indefinitely
SPRINGFIELD — An early morning fire on Dec. 2 has shuttered All American Bar, Grill & Patio for an indefinite amount of time.
Cestero offers specifics for AIC’s Pathway to Progress plan
SPRINGFIELD — Several changes are coming to American International College during the next several years in the form of a “Pathway to Progress” plan that the school unveiled last month.
