Springfield

By Ryan Feyre | Dec 23, 2024

Updated language on Springfield school cameras expected in 2025

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Public Schools and the city’s Police Department are working on updated language to a much-debated contract that lets police patch into the school cameras in live time during an emergency. The hope is by January, the School Committee’s...

Legislators, nonprofits cry foul over HIP reduction

By Sarah Heinonen | Dec 23, 2024

Legislators, nonprofits cry foul over HIP reduction

Throughout Massachusetts, 175 million households receive financial assistance to help purchase produce from approved farms, farmer’s markets and stores. As of Dec. 1, however, many are receiving much less.

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Toy for Joy donations surge with deadline looming

By Ron Chimelis | Dec 20, 2024

Toy for Joy donations surge with deadline looming

The Toy for Joy campaign is in its final stages, but a late surge in donations will make countless children and families happy this Christmas.

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By Ryan Feyre | Dec 18, 2024

Updated language on cameras in Springfield schools expected in 2025

By Sarah Heinonen | Dec 18, 2024

LGBTQ+ Oral History Project studying Springfield’s past

New York City famously had the Stonewall Inn and Club 82. In Boston, there was Sporters and The Other Side. The history of mid-20th century LGBTQ+ bars and hotspots in these cities has been well documented. But the history of Springfield, which also had a bustling LGBTQ+ nightlife, has largely gone undocumented, according to Anne Wheeler, a Springfield College professor who started The Western Massachusetts LGBTQ+ Oral History Project.

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By Ryan Feyre | Dec 18, 2024

Baystate, Wellpoint reach multi-year agreement

SPRINGFIELD — Wellpoint members will continue to have access to Baystate Health’s resources after the health benefits company and healthcare organization reached a new multi-year contract on Dec. 10.

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By Ryan Feyre | Dec 18, 2024

Springfield City Council approves $1.3 million for substance use site-based program

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council voted unanimously to approve a $1.3 million three-year grant from the federal Department of Justice to improve access to treatment and recovery services for homeless people with substance use disorders.

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Springfield celebrates 10th anniversary of Purple Heart designation

By Ryan Feyre | Dec 18, 2024

Springfield celebrates 10th anniversary of Purple Heart designation

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield officials, state lawmakers and the Military Order of the Purple Heart gathered at City Hall to celebrate the city’s 10-year anniversary of receiving the Purple Heart designation.