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Springfield Pride unveils plans for fifth annual event

By | May 1, 2026

Springfield Pride unveils plans for fifth annual event

SPRINGFIELD — What began as a vision for a community celebration five years ago is now gearing up for one of its biggest weekends yet. The Springfield Pride Parade Weekend is back from June 4-6.


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Massachusetts Senate passes sweeping environmental bond bill

By | Apr 30, 2026

Massachusetts Senate passes sweeping environmental bond bill

The Massachusetts Senate recently voted 36-3 in favor of a $3.64 billion bill to address climate change, protect the state’s natural resources and make much needed infrastructure improvements across the state, including in Western Massachusetts.


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Transgender rights activists call out Baystate for ending care

By | Apr 29, 2026

Transgender rights activists call out Baystate for ending care

SPRINGFIELD — A small but vocal group of people, sporting protest signs and wearing pink, white and blue transgender flags as capes, attended a rally on the steps of Springfield City Hall on April 26.


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Celtics award $750,000 to Square One to expand school-aged program

By | Apr 29, 2026

Celtics award $750,000 to Square One to expand school-aged program

SPRINGFIELD — The Boston Celtics recently surprised Square One, a Springfield-based early education and family support organization, with a check for $750,000, presented on the court at TD Garden.


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Baystate Health to absorb Springfield’s Mercy Medical Center

By | Apr 29, 2026

Baystate Health to absorb Springfield’s Mercy Medical Center

SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center is slated to become Baystate Mercy Hospital by the end of the year.


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Hurst questions Springfield election commissioner about votes cast

By | Apr 28, 2026

Hurst questions Springfield election commissioner about votes cast

SPRINGFIELD — City councilors had questions for Election Commissioner Gladys Oyola-Lopez and Deputy Commissioner Chelsea Parmentier about what appeared to be a discrepancy in the number of votes cast in the 2025 municipal election.


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Activist Lachenmeyer to challenge Puppolo in Democratic primary

By | Apr 21, 2026

Activist Lachenmeyer to challenge Puppolo in Democratic primary

SPRINGFIELD — This fall, voters will have a choice of who will represent them in the state House of Representitives’ 12th Hampden District.


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Springfield City Council wary of 5-year contract for future school meal vendor

By | Apr 17, 2026

Springfield City Council wary of 5-year contract for future school meal vendor

SPRINGFIELD — The City Council approved a Springfield Public Schools plan to offer a food service one-year contract with four one-year extensions, but not before expressing serious concerns about which vendor would be chosen and the terms of the contract.


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Final funding secured for new $12.4M East Springfield Branch Library

By | Apr 17, 2026

Final funding secured for new $12.4M East Springfield Branch Library

SPRINGFIELD — The final funding hurdle for the new East Springfield Branch Library was cleared on April 13, when the City Council approved a $4.58 million bond for a portion of the $12.42 million project.


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Cancer Connection to offer therapies, services at Springfield location

By | Apr 17, 2026

Cancer Connection to offer therapies, services at Springfield location

SPRINGFIELD — An organization that has cared for cancer patients in Northampton for more than 25 years is looking to provide the same care to patients in the Springfield area. Cancer Connection is opening a second location in Bicentennial Plaza.


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