Springfield
Springfield receives $5.33 million in grants for variety of programs
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council accepted several grants, totaling $5.33 million, at its Jan. 12 meeting.
Oliveira hosts workforce summit with Labor Secretary, higher ed leaders
SPRINGFIELD — Western Massachusetts leaders in education and economic development met with Massachusetts Secretary for Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones for a summit on how to grow the region’s workforce to meet the needs of today and the future.
Community prays at multi-faith vigil for people targeted by ICE
SPRINGFIELD — Cars streamed into the parking lot of South Congregational Church on the evening of Jan. 13.
Neal addresses passage of healthcare tax credits, ICE shooting
SPRINGFIELD — After months of back-and-forth, a federal government shutdown and the U.S. House of Representatives voted 230-196 to resurrect the expired Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years.
Gonzalez wants to support microbusinesses in 2026, fears federal cuts
SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Legislature often deals with big-picture challenges, but state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez is thinking small for 2026.
Time to restore dignity to emergency food assistance, says advocate
SPRINGFIELD — Hunger is a growing problem across Massachusetts.
Forest Park Zoo seeks donations to care for animals
SPRINGFIELD — Exotic birds, camels, bison and alligators. The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center offers people in the greater Springfield area a chance to visit and learn about animals they may not otherwise ever encounter.
Ramos to focus on facial recognition, economic development in 2026
SPRINGFIELD — January 2026 marks the midway point of the current session in the state Legislature and state Rep. Orlando Ramos said he is continuing to make progress on some of his main goals, despite the challenges that exist.
Springfield City Council elects Whitfield as first Black woman president
SPRINGFIELD — The City of Firsts again earned its moniker on Jan. 5 when the City Council elected Tracye Whitfield to serve as its president, the first Black woman to do so.
‘Diverse’ Springfield School Committee welcomes members
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Committee welcomed three new members at its swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 5.