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Springfield Thunderbirds visit MiraVista

By Tyler Garnet | Mar 4, 2025

Springfield Thunderbirds visit MiraVista

HOLYOKE — On Feb. 25, top talent from the Springfield Thunderbirds visited the MiraVista Behavioral Health Center, 1233 Main St.

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By Ryan Feyre | Mar 3, 2025

La-Z-Boy confirms Springfield Crossing location

SPRINGFIELD — At least one other business has confirmed that they are opening a new location at Springfield Crossing.

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By Ryan Feyre | Mar 3, 2025

Delgado introduces skills based hiring ordinance for Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — Nearly a year after Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order instituting skills-based hiring practices for the state’s workforce, City Councilor Jose Delgado is hoping a similar ordinance can be implemented in Springfield to promote equity and inclusion in its municipal jobs.

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Run to End Homelessness set to return for 12th year

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 3, 2025

Run to End Homelessness set to return for 12th year

SPRINGFIELD — A major fundraiser that supports vital rehabilitation programs and community food outreach initiatives at the Springfield Rescue Mission is returning in early March.

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Springfield residents, subcommittee air concerns about Eversource rates at meeting

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 3, 2025

Springfield residents, subcommittee air concerns about Eversource rates at meeting

SPRINGFIELD — Residents and government officials across the state have spent the last few weeks fighting for a review of recent energy rate increases by investor-owned utility companies like Eversource and National Grid.

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By Ryan Feyre | Mar 3, 2025

$4.1M federal grant to cover Union Station streetscape improvements

SPRINGFIELD — Roadway and sidewalk improvements are coming to the area around Union Station thanks to a $4.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Live animal center reopens at Springfield Science Museum with new exhibit

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 3, 2025

Live animal center reopens at Springfield Science Museum with new exhibit

SPRINGFIELD — The live animal center celebrates its return to the Springfield Science Museum with a new exhibition in the museum’s basement that showcases local habitats and habitats from around the world.

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A new chapter: Libertas Academy opens new facility at Liberty Street

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 3, 2025

A new chapter: Libertas Academy opens new facility at Liberty Street

SPRINGFIELD — A return from winter break means a different kind of fresh start for Libertas Academy Charter School.

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SPS looks to fill two assistant superintendent positions

By Ryan Feyre | Feb 25, 2025

SPS looks to fill two assistant superintendent positions

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Department is currently accepting applications for two new assistant superintendent positions that were recently established.

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Revised MOU for school cameras on verge of passing Springfield School Committee

By Ryan Feyre | Feb 25, 2025

Revised MOU for school cameras on verge of passing Springfield School Committee

SPRINGFIELD — A new iteration of a memorandum of understanding that lets police patch into school cameras in live time during an emergency is about to pass the School Committee.