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Family, friends, dignitaries honor Sullivan

By | Jul 23, 2025

Family, friends, dignitaries honor Sullivan

SPRINGFIELD — Ten years after dying during a terrorist attack in 2015, Gunnery Sgt. Thomas J. Sullivan was honored by friends, family and officials for his heroism as a longtime Marine during a ceremony on July 16.


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So That Reminds Me: Oliveira talks budget season, federal cuts

By | Jul 22, 2025

So That Reminds Me: Oliveira talks budget season, federal cuts

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” state Sen. Jake Oliveira sat down with co-hosts Chris Maza and Tyler Garnet to talk about everything going on in the Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester district.


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Water pipe work for ‘X’ project to happen all summer

By | Jul 17, 2025

Water pipe work for ‘X’ project to happen all summer

SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Springfield DPW have announced that the main water construction activities associated with the “X” project will transpire through fall.


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Group spearheads community art initiative to study betting impacts

By | Jul 17, 2025

Group spearheads community art initiative to study betting impacts

SPRINGFIELD — The Department of Health and Human Services is partnering with young adults in Springfield and other stakeholders in the city for a community art contest to better understand gambling and its effects on young adults.


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Organizations secure $875K in tax credits for initiatives

By | Jul 17, 2025

Organizations secure $875K in tax credits for initiatives

SPRINGFIELD — Four community development corporations and service organizations in Springfield secured a total of $875,000 in Community Investment Tax Credit awards for housing, economic and community development in the city.


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BJ’s breaks ground at Springfield Crossing, expected to open this year

By | Jul 17, 2025

BJ’s breaks ground at Springfield Crossing, expected to open this year

SPRINGFIELD — BJ’s Wholesale Club officially broke ground at 1655 Boston Rd. on July 8, just a few weeks after announcing its plans to open the new store later this year.


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Ribbon cutting celebrates JCC’s pickleball, basketball courts

By | Jul 17, 2025

Ribbon cutting celebrates JCC’s pickleball, basketball courts

SPRINGFIELD — As part of its ongoing campaign to update its amenities, the Springfield Jewish Community Center recently opened eight new pickleball courts and a full-sized basketball court for JCC members and the general public.


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Hampden County overdoses slightly down in 2025

By | Jul 15, 2025

Hampden County overdoses slightly down in 2025

SPRINGFIELD — Substance use disorders are still a prevalent issue in Hampden County, but according to recent data from the Critical Incident Management System, some progress has been made.


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Springfield secures $5M for HVAC upgrades at Glickman

By | Jul 7, 2025

Springfield secures $5M for HVAC upgrades at Glickman

SPRINGFIELD — Alfred Glickman Elementary School is the latest in Springfield to receive necessary upgrades to its heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.


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Springfield among those suing Trump admin over EPA grants

By | Jul 7, 2025

Springfield among those suing Trump admin over EPA grants

SPRINGFIELD — The fight for clean air continues as Springfield is one of many listed in a lawsuit against the Trump administration for the president’s recent termination of Environmental Protection Agency grants.


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