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Springfield Prep Charter School celebrates Black history

By | Mar 19, 2026

Springfield Prep Charter School celebrates Black history

SPRINGFIELD — A couple of hundred people honored Black history at Springfield Prep Charter School’s second annual Black History Month Celebration.


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City councilors examine issue of potholes plaguing Springfield motorists

By | Mar 19, 2026

City councilors examine issue of potholes plaguing Springfield motorists

SPRINGFIELD — Spring in New England is pothole season and this year the roadway nuisance has been particularly egregious.


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Springfield resident stranded in Lebanon aids humanitarian efforts

By | Mar 18, 2026

Springfield resident stranded in Lebanon aids humanitarian efforts

BEIRUT, LEBANON — It is hard to be away from home for extended periods. Harder still when one is in a war zone.


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Students learn to skate with Olympian, Thunderbirds

By | Mar 13, 2026

Students learn to skate with Olympian, Thunderbirds

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Square One pre-school students were treated to an Olympic sized ice-skating lesson during a field trip to the Olympia Ice Center in West Springfield on March 12.


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Springfield City Council advances food truck ordinance after first-step vote

By | Mar 11, 2026

Springfield City Council advances food truck ordinance after first-step vote

SPRINGFIELD — Food truck businesses in Springfield could soon be getting more regulations after the City Council approved the first step of a food truck ordinance at its March 9 meeting.


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Springfield City Council debates public speak out pilot

By | Mar 10, 2026

Springfield City Council debates public speak out pilot

SPRINGFIELD — The public speak out sessions prior to Springfield’s City Council meetings could soon be part of the agenda for regular meetings if a pilot introduced at the council’s March 9 meeting moves forward.


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DiZoglio continues push for Legislature audit, public records referendum

By | Mar 9, 2026

DiZoglio continues push for Legislature audit, public records referendum

SPRINGFIELD — The 2026 state election may not be until the fall, but candidates are already making the rounds across the commonwealth to introduce themselves and make their case to voters.


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Springfield schools face $3M deficit now while $20M cliff looms

By | Mar 6, 2026

Springfield schools face $3M deficit now while $20M cliff looms

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Committee’s Budget and Finance Subcommittee received an update from Superintendent Sonia Dinnall and Chief Financial Officer Patrick Roach and the news for this school year is disappointing, while the long-term outlook was grim.


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Frederick Harris among schools exhibiting ‘surge’ of academic growth

By | Mar 5, 2026

Frederick Harris among schools exhibiting ‘surge’ of academic growth

SPRINGFIELD — Each year, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education highlights schools that have achieved marked progress toward annual accountability targets.


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Springfield St. Patrick’s Parade Committee ramps up events ahead of holiday

By | Mar 4, 2026

Springfield St. Patrick’s Parade Committee ramps up events ahead of holiday

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield St. Patrick’s Parade Committee has been working over the past year to bring the annual St. Patrick’s Day festivities to the community.


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