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Worthy Brewfest draws crowds to sample beer, cider at The Landing

By | Jul 1, 2026

Worthy Brewfest draws crowds to sample beer, cider at The Landing

SPRINGFIELD — Music, food, sun and beer — lots of it — brought hundreds of people out to The Landing on June 27 for the Worthy Brewfest.


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Western Mass. lacking is programs to help victims of trafficking

By | Jul 1, 2026

Western Mass. lacking is programs to help victims of trafficking

Not every childhood is the same. From the age of 3 until she was 13 years old, Talia, who did not want her last name used for privacy reasons, was trafficked for sex in the Baltimore area.


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DA, police ‘crack down’ on ‘illegal activities’

By | Jun 26, 2026

DA, police ‘crack down’ on ‘illegal activities’

SPRINGFIELD — Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni was joined by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and local and state police to announce that law enforcement had undertaken a multi-agency initiative to arrest and otherwise stop people who are threatening the city’s safety and quality of life.


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Hurst alleges city clerk involved in potential corruption

By | Jun 25, 2026

Hurst alleges city clerk involved in potential corruption

SPRINGFIELD — A run-of-the-mill City Council hearing on community preservation projects took a turn June 22 when At Large City Councilor Justin Hurst declared that he had “serious concerns” about one project that he said City Clerk Gladys Oyola-Lopez was involved with.


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Hello Summer: Western Mass. concert schedule

By | Jun 25, 2026

Hello Summer: Western Mass. concert schedule

Reminder Publishing has compiled a list of summer concerts taking place across Western Massachusetts. This concert listing is as complete as possible by press time.


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City Council, organizers support free buses, but youth are split

By | Jun 18, 2026

City Council, organizers support free buses, but youth are split

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council passed a resolution supporting far-free buses with a vote of 10-0 at its June 15 meeting, overwhelmingly rejecting Mayor Domenic Sarno’s June 2 call for an end to the program, a statement he has walked back in the two weeks since.


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Springfield City Council supports proposed rule to appear in person

By | Jun 17, 2026

Springfield City Council supports proposed rule to appear in person

SPRINGFIELD — A month after Springfield Ward 7 City Councilor Gerry Martin proposed limitations on remote participation in meetings and faced significant pushback from colleagues, the council voted 10-2 to approve the resolution.


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Hampden County Sheriff’s Department participates in Flag Sojourn 250

By | Jun 17, 2026

Hampden County Sheriff’s Department participates in Flag Sojourn 250

SPRINGFIELD — An American flag that is making its way through every state and territory in the country and every military cemetery abroad came to Springfield on June 16.


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Springfield City Council votes to support state rent control legislation

By | Jun 17, 2026

Springfield City Council votes to support state rent control legislation

SPRINGFIELD — At the urging of state Sen. Adam Gomez and outcry from financially strapped residents, the Springfield City Council voted 10-0 in favor of a resolution supporting legislation that would allow municipalities to opt into rent control.


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