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Hertz opens new location inside Union Station

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.


Springfield Ward 7 candidates talk priorities, campaign ahead of election

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.


Velis supports American Legion’s Student Trooper Program

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.


Springfield’s Ward 5 council candidates outline priorities

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.


New report confirms lack of housing stock in region

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.


Springfield library fundraising campaign reaches goal

Springfield library fundraising campaign reaches goal

SPRINGFIELD — An eight-year fundraising initiative reached its official conclusion on Sept. 16 when the Springfield Library Foundation presented the final $137,500 of the East Forest Park Library’s Promised Realized Campaign.


Lyman Street courthouse proposals are coming

Lyman Street courthouse proposals are coming

SPRINGFIELD — Two local developers are planning to submit a proposal for the new Springfield Regional Justice Center to be placed at the corner of Chestnut and Lyman streets.


Annual Sneaker Soirée set to take place Oct. 9

Annual Sneaker Soirée set to take place Oct. 9

Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts will host its third annual Sneaker Soirée on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Springfield Country Club.


Springfield City Council holds off on GoNetSpeed connections for second time

Springfield City Council holds off on GoNetSpeed connections for second time

SPRINGFIELD — Twenty-seven GoNetSpeed installations inside the Indian Orchard neighborhood will have to wait at least another few weeks after the City Council voted to hold off on them for a second time.


So That Reminds Me: Michael J. Dias Foundation shares work

So That Reminds Me: Michael J. Dias Foundation shares work

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” Lauren LeBel and I sat down with Michael J. Dias Foundation Director of Operations Robert Jaszek about the foundation’s work.