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By | Jan 20, 2025

Flame On Vegan moves to heart of downtown Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — Nina Ortiz and Khesahn Reid ran into a problem when they first started their vegan alkaline journey together several years ago: they could not find a restaurant in the area that reflected their newfound diet.


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Dress for Success celebrates new women’s career center with ribbon cutting

By | Jan 20, 2025

Dress for Success celebrates new women’s career center with ribbon cutting

SPRINGFIELD — Jess Roncarati-Howe remembers the days when Dress for Success Western Massachusetts was operating out of an old dentist’s office in the now-defunct Eastfield Mall.


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Updates made to Springfield Crossing renderings, promotional materials

By | Jan 20, 2025

Updates made to Springfield Crossing renderings, promotional materials

SPRINGFIELD — Days after Reminder Publishing reported on Springfield Crossing, updates have been made to the project’s renderings and promotional materials.


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By | Jan 20, 2025

Springfield health director gives COVID-19 updates for winter season

SPRINGFIELD — Although the worst of COVID-19 may be behind us, Springfield’s Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris wants people to be cognizant of the disease’s current status at the local level.


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East Springfield library lands grant for expansion project

By | Jan 20, 2025

East Springfield library lands grant for expansion project

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Library’s East Springfield branch has received a $100,000 planning and design grant for its upcoming expansion project, which is set to take place over the next couple of years.


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By | Jan 15, 2025

Tower Pizza brings Puerto Rican fare, traditional pizza to food court

SPRINGFIELD — Michael Baez manifests a simple yet hospitable mantra when it comes to his approach working in the food business: bring joy to the customers.


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Holyoke officially swears in Keenan as next police chief

By | Jan 14, 2025

Holyoke officially swears in Keenan as next police chief

HOLYOKE — After being offered the job following a public interview session, former Springfield Police Capt. Brian Keenan was officially named the next Holyoke police chief during a swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 7.


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By | Jan 13, 2025

Putnam, Sci-Tech receive Chapter 74 funding for career programs

SPRINGFIELD — As Springfield Public Schools’ director of Chapter 74 technical programs, Shelly Zayas said she is witnessing firsthand a growth period for the Springfield High School of Science and Technology; and she wants others to witness it with her.


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By | Jan 13, 2025

Legislators name HERO Act, gun law, housing among accomplishments

SPRINGFIELD — Both state Sen. Adam Gomez and state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez spoke about the gun legislation signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey as one of the most important achievements of the last legislative session.


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By | Jan 13, 2025

Mason Square approved for storefront incentive program

SPRNGFIELD — The city’s Office of Planning and Economic Development announced on Jan. 7 that Mason Square was approved for the Massachusetts Vacant Storefronts Program.


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