Springfield

Springfield officials target drugs at city parks, churches

By Ryan Feyre | Oct 14, 2025

Springfield officials target drugs at city parks, churches

SPRINGFIELD — What’s been a monthslong battle against drug paraphernalia has now culminated in an expanded partnership between the city and Hampden County Sheriff’s Department.

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Agreement allows STCC, HCC students to reside at Elms

By Tyler Garnet | Oct 14, 2025

Agreement allows STCC, HCC students to reside at Elms

CHICOPEE — On Oct. 8, Elms College entered into a new agreement with Springfield Technical Community College and Holyoke Community College that will allow students of those two community colleges to reside in residence halls at Elms.

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So That Reminds Me: Rays of Hope ready to make more strides for breast cancer patients, survivors

By Lauren LeBel | Oct 13, 2025

So That Reminds Me: Rays of Hope ready to make more strides for breast cancer patients, survivors

Kate Weir from Rays of Hope joined hosts Chris Maza and Tyler Garnet to talk about the organization’s work on the Oct. 10 episode of “So That Reminds Me.”Reminder Publishing photo by Lauren LeBel Walking with Purpose: Rays of Hope and the Fight Against Breast...

Springfield Gardens banned from owning or managing property

By Ryan Feyre | Oct 8, 2025

Springfield Gardens banned from owning or managing property

SPRINGFIELD — Schweb Partners LLC and multiple related entities are officially banned from managing or owning property in Massachusetts after a recent ruling by a Suffolk County Superior Court judge.

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Lawmakers seek explanation for closure of city office

By Ryan Feyre | Oct 7, 2025

Lawmakers seek explanation for closure of city office

SPRINGFIELD — Four months after criticizing the closure of the Springfield Small Business Administration office, the same four Massachusetts lawmakers are now seeking answers relating to that decision.

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Hertz opens new location inside Union Station

By Ryan Feyre | Oct 7, 2025

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.

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Springfield Ward 7 candidates talk priorities, campaign ahead of election

By Ryan Feyre | Oct 7, 2025

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.

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Velis supports American Legion’s Student Trooper Program

By Ryan Feyre | Oct 7, 2025

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.

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Springfield’s Ward 5 council candidates outline priorities

By Ryan Feyre | Oct 7, 2025

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.

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New report confirms lack of housing stock in region

By Ryan Feyre | Oct 7, 2025

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.