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By | Jan 6, 2025

New ‘innovative fellowship’ to support emerging artists, entrepreneurs

SPRINGFIELD — A new “innovative fellowship” is coming to Springfield in 2025 to provide emerging entrepreneurs in the arts and culture sector with what they need to grow and thrive.


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Magazine Park set to receive makeover thanks to new grant funding

By | Jan 6, 2025

Magazine Park set to receive makeover thanks to new grant funding

SPRINGFIELD — The largest park in the McKnight neighborhood is receiving a makeover thanks to recent grant money approved by the City Council.


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By | Jan 6, 2025

Springfield City Council rejects proposed changes to public officials’ compensation

SPRINGFIELD — An attempt to amend the ordinance around compensation for governing bodies did not secure the necessary two-thirds vote to pass the City Council.


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By | Jan 6, 2025

Fertility program to open first Western Mass. office in January

SPRINGFIELD — The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services is opening a new office in Springfield very soon.


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By | Jan 6, 2025

O’Dell Women’s Center awards grants to women empowerment programs

SPRINGFIELD — Eight Springfield area nonprofits have received grants from O’Dell Women’s Center to support programs that create opportunities for low-income women.


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By | Jan 6, 2025

Roadway updates planned for Birnie Avenue, Arch Street

SPRINGFIELD — With foot traffic continuing to increase around the intersection of Birnie Avenue and Arch Street, the city is currently planning safety enhancements in that area to prevent any injuries or catastrophes from happening.


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Chains respond to inquiries about Springfield Crossing

By | Jan 6, 2025

Chains respond to inquiries about Springfield Crossing

SPRINGFIELD — A Target and a BJ’s Wholesale Club are among the several businesses proposed at the new Springfield Crossing project on 1655 Boston Rd.


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Tentative timeline set for Springfield’s proposed new courthouse

By | Jan 6, 2025

Tentative timeline set for Springfield’s proposed new courthouse

SPRINGFIELD — A lease for a new Hampden County courthouse in Springfield could be executed in 2026 based on a timeline and proposal put forth by the Massachusetts Executive Office of the Trial Court.


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By | Dec 30, 2024

Costa has brought winning formula to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — When Nathan Costa watches the Thunderbirds play in the MassMutual Center, the president of the Springfield hockey team isn’t just watching action on the ice — he’s hoping the game is scoring with everyone in the stands, including spectators who may not even be fans of the sport.


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Staasi Heropoulos has been a broadcast and print journalist as well as a corporate communications practitioner, in Western Mass. and internationally for more than 40 years. He loves writing feature articles on local people and places but also welcomes story ideas about corporate and government malfeasance. Staasi can be reached at Staasi.Heropoulos@gmail.com.

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Gomez honored as Legislator of the Year by MASC

By | Dec 30, 2024

Gomez honored as Legislator of the Year by MASC

SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Adam Gomez was honored at the Dec. 19 School Committee meeting for winning the Legislator of the Year award from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees.


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