Springfield

Place 2 Be hopes to reopen within next couple months

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 2, 2025

Place 2 Be hopes to reopen within next couple months

The Place 2 Be on March 27. No sign is visible.Reminder Publishing photo by Ryan Feyre SPRINGFIELD — More than three months after being evicted, the founder and CEO of the Place 2 Be said that the eatery is aiming to reopen its Springfield location sometime in the...

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 2, 2025

Financial literacy program becomes crucial during time of inflation

SPRINGFIELD — As price hikes continue to plague commodities like food and natural gas, Springfield Partners for Community Action wants to ease the budgeting burden that many residents in the area currently face.

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Cignoli says ‘X’ reconstruction project is ‘ready to go’

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 2, 2025

Cignoli says ‘X’ reconstruction project is ‘ready to go’

SPRINGFIELD — Although a concrete schedule is still up in the air, one of Springfield’s largest roadway projects in the city’s recent history is expected to make headway this year.

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Springfield pushes ‘zero tolerance’ message for illegal dirt bikes

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 2, 2025

Springfield pushes ‘zero tolerance’ message for illegal dirt bikes

SPRINGFIELD — As spring begins to blossom in Western Massachusetts, Springfield is once again cracking down on illegal dirt bikes throughout the city.

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WSU paramedic program to meet workforce needs

By Trent Levakis | Apr 2, 2025

WSU paramedic program to meet workforce needs

WESTFIELD — Westfield State University has announced the launch of its new Paramedic Program, set to begin in April and designed to help meet workforce needs in the region.

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By Ryan Feyre | Mar 26, 2025

Central High School’s basketball court now named after Travis Best

SPRINGFIELD — A local legend will forever be ingrained in one of Springfield’s great basketball schools.

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Hearing on Birnie Ave./Gerena School Pedestrian Tunnel set for April

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 26, 2025

Hearing on Birnie Ave./Gerena School Pedestrian Tunnel set for April

SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Springfield DPW are hosting a public hearing on the Birnie Avenue/Gerena School Pedestrian Tunnel project on April 2 at Gerena School Library.

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Springfield School Committee authorizes SOIs for 12 SPS projects

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 26, 2025

Springfield School Committee authorizes SOIs for 12 SPS projects

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Committee agreed to submit statement of interests forms to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for three new school projects and nine school renovation projects.

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U.S. Postal Workers protest possible privatization

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 26, 2025

U.S. Postal Workers protest possible privatization

SPRINGFIELD — President Donald Trump’s potential desire to move the United States Postal Service under the Commerce Department is causing vexation amongst postal workers across the nation, including here in Springfield.