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$250,000 in federal funds secured for community development org

By | Feb 22, 2026

$250,000 in federal funds secured for community development org

SPRINGFIELD — Revitalize CDC, a Springfield-based community development organization, operates programs to create safe housing, adequate nutrition and digital literacy for people across the state. In early February, U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal secured $250,000 in congressionally directed spending, also known as an earmark, to help it continue to help others.


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Historic home owner made to fix mistakes after ignoring rules

By | Feb 20, 2026

Historic home owner made to fix mistakes after ignoring rules

SPRINGFIELD — The owner of a fire ravaged home in the Forest Park Heights Historic District was told to fix his mistakes after he renovated the building without the approval of the Historical Commission or the proper permits.


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Whitfield stands her ground in face of conflict controversy

By | Feb 17, 2026

Whitfield stands her ground in face of conflict controversy

SPRINGFIELD — City Council President Tracye Whitfield will not step down from her position leading the city’s legislative body. At a Feb. 16 press conference on the steps of City Hall, Whitfield said that she respected Ward 6 Councilor Victor Davila’s opinion but would “respectfully and firmly decline” his call for her to give up the gavel.


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Davila calls for Whitfield resignation, councilors withhold judgement

By | Feb 16, 2026

Davila calls for Whitfield resignation, councilors withhold judgement

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council met on Feb. 13 to rescind a vote, but City Councilor Victor Davila called for Council President Tracye Whitfield to step down from her position amid controversy stemming from a financial and familial conflict of interest.


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STRM: Whitfield talks tenure as City Council president

By | Feb 13, 2026

STRM: Whitfield talks tenure as City Council president

SPRINGFIELD — On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and Tyler Garnet sat down with Springfield City Council President Tracye Whitfield to talk about her tenure as City Council president.


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YWCA receives $1.22 million federal earmark to maintain facilities

By | Feb 12, 2026

YWCA receives $1.22 million federal earmark to maintain facilities

SPRINGFIELD — Federal funding for organizations in Massachusetts has been limited over the past year, with many grants and programs canceled.


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Springfield City Council to rescind ‘tainted’ vote, Whitfield apologizes

By | Feb 11, 2026

Springfield City Council to rescind ‘tainted’ vote, Whitfield apologizes

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council called a special meeting to rescind a vote, after Springfield City Council President Tracye Whitfield failed to recuse herself from deliberation of a matter that she had financial and familial connections to.


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Book highlights importance of middle school connection

By | Feb 11, 2026

Book highlights importance of middle school connection

SPRINGFIELD — For several years, Vilenti Tulloch has been training teachers and working with schoolchildren to learn vital lessons about creating environments in which children can learn. Now, Tulloch has authored a book, “Engage to Excel: Building Trust, Belonging and Success in the Middle School Years” to spread the core lesson that “care, trust and togetherness build connection.”


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HOPE Center for the Arts receives $5 million earmark to improve building

By | Feb 10, 2026

HOPE Center for the Arts receives $5 million earmark to improve building

SPRINGFIELD — An organization providing free arts and literacy education, and college preparation services to Springfield students has received a $5 million windfall of federal funding to continue its mission, repair its facility and expand its reach.


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Workers brave frigid temps to protest ICE actions around the country

By | Feb 10, 2026

Workers brave frigid temps to protest ICE actions around the country

SPRINGFIELD — Bitterly cold temperatures did not stop more than 150 members of area unions from coming out on Feb. 7 to rally against actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis, Minnesota and elsewhere under the administration of President Donald Trump.


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