by Sarah Heinonen | Jun 6, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Two classical musicians will bring the world of Latin American chamber music to Springfield with a one-hour concert, “Bahué Live in Springfield: Descarga Hipnótico.” The music, for voice and vibraphone, are the work of five composers from around the Latin American diaspora.
by Chris Maza | Jun 6, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The third annual Springfield Pride Parade welcomed a vibrant celebration of diversity, love and equality in Massachusetts as the city rung in Pride Month.
by Bill Zito | Jun 6, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Under the massive American flag towered by two Fire Department ladder trucks, ceremony and remarks began the city’s Memorial Day weekend observances.
by Bill Zito | Jun 6, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — With some trimming by the City Council, a slightly leaner $928 million budget for fiscal year 2025 was passed unanimously at the May 28 meeting by the 11 members in attendance.
by Laura Mason | Jun 6, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The School Committee selected Sonia Dinnall as the next superintendent of Springfield Public Schools during a 4-3 vote at the special meeting on May 30.
by Bill Zito | Jun 6, 2024 | Amherst, Belchertown, Chicopee, Franklin County, Hadley, Hampden, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hilltowns, Local Headlines, Local News, Ludlow, Monson, Northampton, Palmer, Springfield, Wilbraham, Worcester County
Following a vigorous May 23 debate session, the nearly $60 billion budget reached unanimous approval by the Massachusetts state Senate. Members adopted more than 400 of the 1,100 amendments filed, resulting in close to $90 million of additional spending with Western Massachusetts lawmakers maintaining the regions stake in funding.