Springfield
O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation provides $550,000 to community
SPRINGFIELD — It was only the second year of operation for the O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation, but it made a substantial impact in the city of Springfield and surrounding communities.
District attorney connects with youth through outreach programs
SPRINGFIELD — The public may think of the Hampden County District Attorney’s office only when they have an interaction with law enforcement.
MLK’s dream kept alive in Springfield at 11th annual celebration
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield’s 11th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration was filled with song, remarks by elected officials and the words of the city’s schoolchildren, all celebrating accomplishments while acknowledging how far the United States has yet to go.
State Sen. Adam Gomez shares his legislative goals for 2026
SPRINGFIELD — January 2026 marks the middle of the state’s two-year legislative session, and Reminder Publishing reached out to lawmakers to discuss their goals for the year ahead. State Sen. Adam Gomez shared his priorities and what bills he is focused on.
Springfield receives $5.33 million in grants for variety of programs
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council accepted several grants, totaling $5.33 million, at its Jan. 12 meeting.
Oliveira hosts workforce summit with Labor Secretary, higher ed leaders
SPRINGFIELD — Western Massachusetts leaders in education and economic development met with Massachusetts Secretary for Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones for a summit on how to grow the region’s workforce to meet the needs of today and the future.
Community prays at multi-faith vigil for people targeted by ICE
SPRINGFIELD — Cars streamed into the parking lot of South Congregational Church on the evening of Jan. 13.
Neal addresses passage of healthcare tax credits, ICE shooting
SPRINGFIELD — After months of back-and-forth, a federal government shutdown and the U.S. House of Representatives voted 230-196 to resurrect the expired Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years.
Gonzalez wants to support microbusinesses in 2026, fears federal cuts
SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Legislature often deals with big-picture challenges, but state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez is thinking small for 2026.
Time to restore dignity to emergency food assistance, says advocate
SPRINGFIELD — Hunger is a growing problem across Massachusetts.
