by Dennis Hackett | Feb 13, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
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.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 11, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
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.”
by Peter Tuohy | Feb 6, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — Sushi Time Owner and Master Chef John Lin said they offer special fish that no other restaurants have. They also specialize in teriyaki and hibachi dishes.
by Peter Tuohy | Feb 6, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Seven young performers recently had the chance to perform the works of esteemed composers at the historic Carnegie Hall concert venue in New York City on Jan. 17.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 6, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — A couple weeks ago, people who walked into Memorial Elementary School saw red brick walls with cream-colored cinderblock. Now, visitors, students and staff are greeted with the sight of a peace sign, hearts floating up the wall and a reminder to “Bee Kind.” Further down the hallway is a blue dog with spots, a rocket ship, a basketball wearing a graduation cap, more bees and a school bus. What makes this piece of art more than just a mural is that the images all came from the students’ imaginations.