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By Sarah Heinonen | Oct 21, 2024

After outrage over process, X Improvement Project easements approved

SPRINGFIELD — The X Improvement Project, a roadway initiative 10 years in the making, was nearly derailed on Oct. 7 when members of the City Council objected to finding out in the eleventh hour that they would need to vote on land taking and easements that evening or risk losing the $16 million state-funded project.

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By Sarah Heinonen | Oct 21, 2024

Warren, Deaton spar in debate ahead of U.S. Senate election

SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.

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By Sarah Heinonen | Oct 16, 2024

Comcast awards $70k to help close digital divide in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — Three nonprofit organizations were awarded a total of $70,000 from Comcast to improve internet accessibility and technology skills training among Springfield residents. The grant is part of the company’s Project UP initiative, a $1 billion commitment to advance digital equity through programs and community partnerships.

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More variety than ever at eighth annual Indian Orchard Food Truck Festival

By Sarah Heinonen | Oct 16, 2024

More variety than ever at eighth annual Indian Orchard Food Truck Festival

SPRINGFIELD — Mix 20 different food sellers, 10 musical acts and a host of craft vendors all within one city block and what do you get? Indian Orchard’s 8th annual Food Truck Festival.

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By Sarah Heinonen | Oct 16, 2024

Springfield receives $60k grant for road safety campaigns

SPRINGFIELD — Speeding and distracted driving are problems on some of the long corridors through the city. With a $59,999 grant from the state’s Municipal Road Safety Grant Program, the Springfield Police Department aims to reduce that.

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Prayer marks first anniversary of Hamas attack

By G. Michael Dobbs | Oct 16, 2024

Prayer marks first anniversary of Hamas attack

SPRINGFIELD — A near capacity group of worshippers filled the sanctuary at Temple Beth El on Oct. 7 to mark the passing of the first year since Hamas terrorists killed and kidnapped Israelis, the action that started the current war.

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By Sarah Heinonen | Oct 16, 2024

Early voting in Springfield, vote by mail opens Oct. 19, ahead of Nov. 5 election

SPRINGFIELD — Election Day can be a hectic time for voters. While the experience at most polling places in Springfield is efficient, people may struggle to make time to vote. Others might be hesitant to enter a busy polling location during flu season. Whatever the reason, those who may not want to cast their ballot in-person on Election Day can still exercise the right to vote through early voting.

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By Sarah Heinonen | Oct 10, 2024

Milleron: ‘Half the district doesn’t know I’m running’

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) is a well-known name in Massachusetts. Nadia Milleron is not, and as a candidate for the 1st Congressional District, she is outraged by that.

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Dancers at Feeding Hills studio set to compete in Poland

By Mike Lydick | Oct 9, 2024

Dancers at Feeding Hills studio set to compete in Poland

AGAWAM — Teenagers from Chicopee, Springfield and Suffield who attend a Feeding Hills dance studio soon will be making a trip to Poland to perform before an international audience as members of a U.S. dance team.