Springfield

Foundations for Success to offer one-stop-shop for early childhood

By Sarah Heinonen | May 8, 2026

Foundations for Success to offer one-stop-shop for early childhood

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Sonia Dinnall was joined on the steps of City Hall by state officials and the CEOs of three area children’s education organizations to launch Foundations for Success Springfield.

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Springfield Code Ninjas location builds skills beyond the keyboard

By Sarah Heinonen | May 7, 2026

Springfield Code Ninjas location builds skills beyond the keyboard

SPRINGFIELD — This is Code Ninjas, a workshop where students learn to code and engage with other STEM topics.

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Proposed Springfield budget tops $1 billion for first time

By Sarah Heinonen | May 7, 2026

Proposed Springfield budget tops $1 billion for first time

SPRINGFIELD — For the first time, the Springfield city budget is expected to be more than $1 billion for fiscal year 2027.

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Fenton stages bid for District 8 seat on Governor’s Council

By Sarah Heinonen | May 6, 2026

Fenton stages bid for District 8 seat on Governor’s Council

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield City Councilor Michael Fenton has announced that he will run against incumbent Tara Jacobs to represent Western Massachusetts on the Governor’s Council.

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Warm weather means more motorcycle rides — and crashes

By Sarah Heinonen | May 1, 2026

Warm weather means more motorcycle rides — and crashes

When the weather is warm and the roads are dry, many motorcyclists take to the street.

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Springfield Pride unveils plans for fifth annual event

By Peter Tuohy | May 1, 2026

Springfield Pride unveils plans for fifth annual event

SPRINGFIELD — What began as a vision for a community celebration five years ago is now gearing up for one of its biggest weekends yet. The Springfield Pride Parade Weekend is back from June 4-6.

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Massachusetts Senate passes sweeping environmental bond bill

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 30, 2026

Massachusetts Senate passes sweeping environmental bond bill

The Massachusetts Senate recently voted 36-3 in favor of a $3.64 billion bill to address climate change, protect the state’s natural resources and make much needed infrastructure improvements across the state, including in Western Massachusetts.

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Transgender rights activists call out Baystate for ending care

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 29, 2026

Transgender rights activists call out Baystate for ending care

SPRINGFIELD — A small but vocal group of people, sporting protest signs and wearing pink, white and blue transgender flags as capes, attended a rally on the steps of Springfield City Hall on April 26.

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Celtics award $750,000 to Square One to expand school-aged program

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 29, 2026

Celtics award $750,000 to Square One to expand school-aged program

SPRINGFIELD — The Boston Celtics recently surprised Square One, a Springfield-based early education and family support organization, with a check for $750,000, presented on the court at TD Garden.