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Gulluni presents funds to addiction recovery programs

Gulluni presents funds to addiction recovery programs

SPRINGFIELD — Standing on the lawn of Michael’s House, a sober living home in Springfield, Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni handed checks out to the leaders of organizations that address the needs of people in addiction recovery.


IOCC teaches youth wide range of leadership skills in summer program

IOCC teaches youth wide range of leadership skills in summer program

SPRINGFIELD — Nearly 20 children and teens, ranging in age from elementary school to high school, gathered at the Indian Orchard Citizen’s Council to listen to the day’s guest speaker, Ayanna Crawford.


Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival brings crowds to Court Square

Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival brings crowds to Court Square

SPRINGFIELD — Court Square was packed on July 10 for the kickoff of the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival.


Rachel’s Table celebrates truck to help with gleaning program

Rachel’s Table celebrates truck to help with gleaning program

SPRINGFIELD — Rachel’s Table, a food insecurity organization in the greater Springfield area, officially celebrated the acquisition of a new truck, dubbed the “Glean Machine,” with a ribbon cutting on June 7.


City announces $2.6 million to stabilize Old First Church exterior

City announces $2.6 million to stabilize Old First Church exterior

SPRINGFIELD — Old First Church, one of Springfield’s oldest and most recognizable buildings, will receive some much-needed work to stabilize the exterior of the building.


Springfield Law Department: Claims against Oyola-Lopez appear as ‘witness intimidation’

Springfield Law Department: Claims against Oyola-Lopez appear as ‘witness intimidation’

SPRINGFIELD — Public allegations of potential corruption made by At Large City Councilor Justin Hurst against City Clerk Gladys Oyola were left untouched by the city solicitor, who warned that the claims could be seen as “witness intimidation.”


Sarno sounds off on courthouse decision

Sarno sounds off on courthouse decision

SPRINGFIELD — Days before the Fourth of July, Mayor Domenic Sarno provided his own display of verbal fireworks, taking aim at state officials’ decision to place a new courthouse on Liberty Street.


Local principal writes children’s book to celebrate school community

Local principal writes children’s book to celebrate school community

SPRINGFIELD — Danielle Delgado is so grateful to be the principal of Brightwood Elementary School that she wrote a children’s book to celebrate it.