Springfield

Educator, coach Steve Athas named Springfield’s Hometown Hero

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 16, 2026

Educator, coach Steve Athas named Springfield’s Hometown Hero

SPRINGFIELD — Stephen Athas walked onto Picknelly Field with his boss, Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Executive Director Thomas Ashe and a friend, expecting there to be projects for him to do.

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Springfield peddling ordinance restricts food trucks on private property

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 15, 2026

Springfield peddling ordinance restricts food trucks on private property

SPRINGFIELD — Food truck owners beware. There are new rules for mobile eateries operating on private property in Springfield.

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STRM: Revitalize CDC’s #GreenNFit Day returns April

By Dennis Hackett | Apr 10, 2026

STRM: Revitalize CDC’s #GreenNFit Day returns April

SPRINGFIELD — Volunteers from all around the area and beyond will work on restoring homes by participating in Revitalize Community Development Corporation’s #GreenNFit Day on April 25.

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Wellness shop owner fulfills ‘lifelong dream’ of helping community

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 9, 2026

Wellness shop owner fulfills ‘lifelong dream’ of helping community

SPRINGFIELD — Walking into a tiny storefront on the corner of State and Cortland streets, the aroma of incense fills the air.

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Rep. Carlos Gonzalez named chair of World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 9, 2026

Rep. Carlos Gonzalez named chair of World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast

SPRINGFIELD — On a recent morning, the Bellagio Ballroom at MGM Springfield was filled with representatives of organizations and businesses that support the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast.

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Cignoli, MassDOT deliver update on construction at The X

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 9, 2026

Cignoli, MassDOT deliver update on construction at The X

SPRINGFIELD — Several dozen Forest Park residents attended a meeting at Forest Park Middle School to hear the latest updates on changes at The X, the intersection of Sumner and Belmont avenues and Dickinson Street.

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Springfield receives $5.8 million to remove lead from children’s homes

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 9, 2026

Springfield receives $5.8 million to remove lead from children’s homes

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield received a total of $5.82 million to test for lead in homes of children ages 6 or under and remediate any problems found.

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Shouting match erupts between Whitfield, Davila in council chamber

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 8, 2026

Shouting match erupts between Whitfield, Davila in council chamber

SPRINGFIELD — What began as a simple discussion at a Springfield City Council meeting about discontinuing a street ended in a full-blown shouting match and the near removal of a city councilor from the chamber.

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Listening With Love expands, Govan recognized

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 3, 2026

Listening With Love expands, Govan recognized

SPRINGFIELD — There is more love available to Springfield area residents looking for someone to listen, since the expansion of Listening With Love, a counseling and mental health care business in Indian Orchard.