Springfield
Springfield Pride Parade expected to be ‘biggest, boldest’ yet
SPRINGFIELD — The theme of this year’s Pride Parade in Springfield, “Our Pride is Loud AF” isn’t just a statement, organizers say; it is a declaration of power.
Community honors local legend with street naming ceremony
SPRINGFIELD — Alvin “Big Joe” McKenzie Sr. left an indelible impact on people around him, and now, his influence will forever be etched into the heart of his community.
Puppolo’s bill seeks additional regulations for accessory dwellings
SPRINGFIELD — Several state lawmakers are looking to better control a state law that allows accessory dwelling units by right in single family zoning districts across the state.
DCAMM to visit subcommittee to talk new Springfield courthouse
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield residents will get more information about the new Springfield Regional Justice Project during a City Council subcommittee meeting at the end of this month.
School Committee passes competency determination for 2025 graduates
SPRINGFIELD — With Massachusetts high schoolers no longer required to pass the MCAS to graduate, Springfield is one of many cities across the commonwealth working to implement its own competency determination to fill that void.
Design shared for Birnie Avenue/Gerena School tunnel
SPRINGFIELD — Due to ongoing water infiltration and speeding concerns, MassDOT is spearheading a reconstruction of Birnie Avenue at the Genera School Pedestrian Tunnel.
Protesters rally in support of Social Security benefits
SPRINGFIELD — Joe Gervasini considers himself very lucky that he retired in 2017 after working as a local taxi driver for 33 years.
The Good Dog Spot donates to Foundation for TJO Animals
CHICOPEE — The Good Dog Spot Inc., a local dog daycare and boarding center, made a check and supply donation to The Foundation for TJO Animals from the donations they collected in December 2024.
Springfield, West Side react to federal K-12 funding cuts
SPRINGFIELD — The Trump administration terminated $106 million in K-12 education grant funding for Massachusetts schools, including over $47 million dedicated to Springfield alone.
Sisters bring awareness to colorectal cancer
March was another successful month for the advocacy efforts of twins Kimberly Schoolcraft of Springfield and Karen Fogarty of Westfield. Between state proclamations and a trip to Washington, D.C., the two continued their mission of raising awareness for colorectal cancer.
