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09/18/2012
Kari Njiiri

Saying they hope to alleviate concerns addressed by the panel overseeing gambling in Massachusetts, Springfield officials have revised their timetable for selecting one or more preferred developers

09/06/2012
Henry Epp

A self-described "coalition" of community leaders in Springfield is asking the US Department of Justice for the results of an investigation into alleged violations of voting rights that the departm

09/01/2012
Henry Epp

The consulting legal firm hired by the city of Springfield to assist with the siting of a potential casino, is being questioned about its ties to casino operators MGM Resorts and Penn National Gami

08/24/2012
Henry Epp

Massachusetts has received a $5.3 million federal grant aimed at preventing and combating homelessness.

08/17/2012
Henry Epp

It's been more than two years since the Massachusetts Department of Transportation secured $73 million in federal stimulus funds to speed up North-South Amtrak service in Western Massachusetts.

08/16/2012
Henry Epp

Blame it on the heat, the economy, or the summer break from school, but violent crimes in Springfield have gone up significantly in the past week.

08/08/2012
Adam Frenier

The commission that oversees gambling in Massachusetts held its first public forum in the western part of the state Wednesday.

08/06/2012
Henry Epp

The owner of an historic theater in downtown Springfield has proposed a $36 million plan to renovate the theater block, which officials say will be a critical part of ongoing redevelopments of the

07/25/2012
Henry Epp

A date for a re-trail was set today (Wednesday) for a Springfield man convicted of murder.

07/18/2012
Henry Epp

The national unemployment rate remained above 8% for the second straight month in June.

07/17/2012
Henry Epp

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno has announced the city has enlisted Chicago-based law firm Shefsky & Froelich as its legal consultant for a potential casino project in the city.

07/03/2012
Henry Epp

Anti-foreclosure advocates in Springfield praised a ruling by the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts which upheld an ordinance passed by the city council last year.

06/26/2012
Kari Njiiri

The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority’s Advisory Board is scheduled to meet tomorrow (Wednesday) to vote on, among other items, proposed fare increases on bus routes and van service.  The board

06/12/2012
Henry Epp

Supporters of Charles Wilhite, a Springfield man convicted of first-degree murder, are holding a sunrise vigil Wednesday morning to mark the thirty-day deadline for the Hampden County District Atto

06/08/2012
New England Pub...

The funeral of Springfield police officer Kevin Ambrose, killed in the line of duty on Monday, was held Friday. Thousands gathered to pay their respects.

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