Springfield
Listening With Love expands, Govan recognized
SPRINGFIELD — There is more love available to Springfield area residents looking for someone to listen, since the expansion of Listening With Love, a counseling and mental health care business in Indian Orchard.
Wagner named executive director at Springfield Prep
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Prep Charter School has a new executive director, but she may look familiar to students and staff.
Sheriff’s Departmen’s funding woes end many partnerships
Municipal police departments around Hampden County have long received help from the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, but Sheriff Nick Cocchi recently announced that his department can no longer fund those partnerships.
Neal, transportation officials deliver update on Compass Rail
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and state officials joined legislators from Worcester County, the Berkshires and the Pioneer Valley at a roundtable to discuss updates to Compass Rail.
JFS, refugees sue Homeland Security over policy to detain refugees
SPRINGFIELD — While Fikiri Amisi recently became an American citizen, he remembers the struggle of coming to the United States as a refugee.
No Kings III draws smaller, still determined crowd in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — About 1,000 people, bundled up against the cold, stood shoulder-to-shoulder in Court Square, with colorful signs lifted overhead that read “No Kings,” and “Defend Democracy.”
Neighbors oppose development of wooded land for housing
SPRINGFIELD — A proposal for a zone change that would allow a developer to turn a wooded area of Indian Orchard into multifamily housing met opposition from a group of neighbors at the Springfield City Council meeting on March 23.
Future Lawyers of Springfield participate in mock trial
SPRINGFIELD — A few dozen high school, college and law school students recently had a chance to demonstrate their skills in the courtroom, taking on the roles of prosecutors and defense attorneys in a mock trial as part of the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office program Future Lawyers of Springfield.
Faith-based orgs receive grant fundings to secure against hate
SPRINGFIELD — Six faith-based Springfield nonprofits were recently awarded state grants to ensure they remain safe in an atmosphere in which threats and hate crimes have become commonplace.
Rocky’s Ace Hardware celebrates 100 years of solving problems
Rocky's Ace Hardware on Island Pond Road in the Springfield. The company is celebrating 100-years in business. At left is Johnny Falcone, Director of Growth and Acquisitions and Rocco Falcone, president and CEO.Republican photo by Dave Roback It is a milestone for...