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Springfield celebrates MLK Day with ceremony and flag raising

By | Jan 27, 2025

Springfield celebrates MLK Day with ceremony and flag raising

SPRINGFIELD — The city of Springfield honored the life, legacy and message of Martin Luther King Jr. at City Hall on Jan. 20.


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‘Believe:’ theme of Dinnall’s state of schools address

By | Jan 27, 2025

‘Believe:’ theme of Dinnall’s state of schools address

SPRINGFIELD — Many things were covered during Superintendent Sonia Dinnall’s state of the schools address on Jan. 17; but one key word repeatedly bounced off the walls of the St. Anthony’s Cedar’s Banquet Hall: “believe.”


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By | Jan 27, 2025

Springfield teachers union, School Department continue negotiations

SPRINGFIELD — Members of the School Department’s negotiating team told the School Committee during its Jan. 23 meeting that contract negotiations with the Springfield Education Association are still ongoing.


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Oliveira to continue work on education, transportation, health care

By | Jan 22, 2025

Oliveira to continue work on education, transportation, health care

Massachusetts’s new legislative session has begun, and state Sen. Jake Oliveira has his eye on several issues he plans to address over this two-year term. Oliveira, who was first elected to the state Senate in 2022 and reelected in November 2024, said he wants to continue to tackle education, transportation and healthcare.


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Puppolo says he plans to ‘fight for every penny’ for region

By | Jan 22, 2025

Puppolo says he plans to ‘fight for every penny’ for region

State Rep. Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield) is entering his 19th year in the state Legislature, and he said his primary goal for 2025 is the same now as it has ever been: “fight for every penny” for the people of Western Massachusetts.


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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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