Springfield
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
