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Springfield gun violence summit focuses on experiences, ideas of teens

By | Mar 11, 2024

Springfield gun violence summit focuses on experiences, ideas of teens

SPRINGFIELD — In an instant, a life can be changed. Ashyah Johnson-Simpkins was 19 and enjoying herself at an after-prom party with friends when someone in a passing car fired a gunshot, which struck her in the head.


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Springfield City Council removes barriers for Akers to be police superintendent

By | Mar 11, 2024

Springfield City Council removes barriers for Akers to be police superintendent

SPRINGFIELD — Deputy Police Chief Lawrence Akers remains on track to become the city’s next police superintendent following the City Council meeting on Feb. 26 and 27, which entailed comprehensive discussions about what Akers’ position and authority over officer hiring, firing and discipline will be and if his title will remain as superintendent or change to that of chief.


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By | Mar 11, 2024

Teachers nominated for LifeChanger of the Year Award

The nominees for the 2023-24 LifeChanger of the Year Award were recently announced by host organization National Life Group.


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By | Feb 28, 2024

Forest Park Civic Association seeks city funds to revitalize org

SPRINGFIELD — In a city the size of Springfield, people might feel like they do not have a voice in decisions that affect their own neighborhood.


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By | Feb 28, 2024

Local hero receives city’s support as he reopens business

SPRINGFIELD — A local hero, who risked his life to support Springfield police officers in 2022, received support from Mayor Domenic Sarno and the Police Department as he reopened his business after being closed for a year and a half.


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By | Feb 28, 2024

Springfield Fire Department receives $50k in safety grant funds

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Fire Department will benefit from nearly $50,000 in funding through the state’s Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program.


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By | Feb 28, 2024

WNE associate professor awarded grant for cancer research

Dana-Lynn Ko’omoa-Lange, Western New England University Associate Professor of Pharmacology, was recently awarded a $423,743 grant to support her pediatric cancer research, the university announced.


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By | Feb 20, 2024

Buono named Springfield’s new chief administrative and financial officer

SPRINGFIELD — With budget season getting into full swing, Mayor Domenic Sarno announced that Cathy Buono would be tasked with navigating the city through the often choppy waters of municipal finance.


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By | Feb 20, 2024

Gandara Center celebrates new Springfield Family Resource Center

SPRINGFIELD — The Gandara Center officially opened its new Springfield Family Resource Center at 1095 Main St., significantly enhancing support services for the city’s most vulnerable families.


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By | Feb 20, 2024

Springfield veteran services director retires, deputy steps up

SPRINGFIELD — The city’s long serving veteran services director is stepping down from his post after 13 years.


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