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Springfield School Committee approves new competency determination

Springfield School Committee approves new competency determination

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Public Schools are one of the many districts across the commonwealth still reckoning with new competency determination rules now that high schoolers are no longer required to pass the MCAS to graduate.


Springfield celebrates grand opening of Carpark and The Landing

Springfield celebrates grand opening of Carpark and The Landing

SPRINGFIELD — City and state officials gathered with Massachusetts Convention Center Authority representatives to celebrate the official grand opening of the long-awaited Convention Center Carpark and adjacent multi-use plaza.


MassDems highlight progress and preview state convention in Springfield

MassDems highlight progress and preview state convention in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — For the first time since 2019, the Democratic State Convention will take place in Springfield ahead of municipal elections this fall.


Plan B Burger Bar closes three locations, including one in Springfield

Plan B Burger Bar closes three locations, including one in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Plan B Burger Bar will be among the three locations to close in the area by Aug. 31.


Springfield councilor wants ‘Re-Store Springfield’ department

Springfield councilor wants ‘Re-Store Springfield’ department

SPRINGFIELD — A recent tour through several Springfield business corridors has sparked City Councilor Sean Curran’s desire for sign and façade improvements across the city.


New initiative brings increased police presence to Union Station

New initiative brings increased police presence to Union Station

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Police Department and Hampden County Sheriff’s office are partnering on a new initiative that brings an increased police presence to Union Station.


Springfield Law Department working on unpaid tickets ordinance language

Springfield Law Department working on unpaid tickets ordinance language

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield’s Law Department will work with two city councilors on improving the first draft of a proposed ordinance that addresses the issue of unpaid tickets across the city.


Springfield candidates discuss priorities ahead of primary

Springfield candidates discuss priorities ahead of primary

SPRINGFIELD — On Aug. 27, Focus Springfield hosted a “Meet the Candidates” event at the White Lion Brewing Company’s “PrideLands on Main Street” inside Tower Square Park.


Councilors seek answers to added ADU water, sewer costs

Councilors seek answers to added ADU water, sewer costs

SPRINGFIELD — With accessory dwelling units about to become more ubiquitous than ever before, a couple of Springfield city councilors are seeking more information about how added costs are affecting the city’s residents.


Springfield seeks repairs after West Street Bridge closure

Springfield seeks repairs after West Street Bridge closure

SPRINGFIELD — A major thoroughfare between Springfield and Ludlow needs to undergo repairs after its sudden closure on Aug. 17.