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BWEL Introducing: Empowering Black Women Entrepreneurs

BWEL offers a transformative experience and invaluable resources to propel businesses and professional growth forward. Babson College’s Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (F&E CWEL) proudly presents the...

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Sip & Shop Event Supporting Christina’s House

Springfield Downtown, MA – April 23, 2024 - The Springfield Business Improvement District is thrilled to extend a warm invitation to all community members...

Downtown Ice Invasion Presented by the Springfield BID in Partnership With the Springfield Thunderbirds

Downtown Springfield is gearing up for a frosty spectacle as the much-anticipated Downtown Springfield Ice Invasion descends upon our city, promising a whirlwind of winter wonder...

Senate Passes The Safer Act: Consensus, Common Sense Gun Reform for Massachusetts

Endorsed by gun violence prevention advocates, district attorneys, and police chiefs, the bill is set to protect residents and modernize firearm laws, following extensive...

Massachusetts Coalition To Prevent Gun Violence Celebrates Passage Of S.2572, The Safer Act, By The MA Senate

BOSTON - The Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence applauds the Massachusetts Senate for taking quick action to pass S.2572, An act to sensibly address firearm...

Dr. Paula Starnes: Whistleblower, Educator, and Crusader for Equity in Springfield Schools 

Springfield, MA - A firestorm erupted in Springfield Public Schools when Dr. Paula Starnes, a Putnam Vocational Technical Academy (Putnam) special education teacher, dared...

GOMEZ ANNOUNCES FAIR SHARE FUNDS FOR STCC

Boston, MA - In a groundbreaking announcement, Senator Adam Gomez (D-Springfield) joined hands with the Healey-Driscoll administration to unveil a substantial financial injection of...

Gomez Testifies in Support of Housing Initiatives on Beacon Hill 

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Adam Gomez (D-Springfield) took to Beacon Hill today to testify before the Joint Committee on Housing in support of three bills related to...

KSam Unveils Inspiring New Single “God’s Beauty in You” with Worldwide Release

The world of music is about to witness a soul-stirring revelation as acclaimed Hip-Hop Gospel artist KSam prepares to drop his highly anticipated single, “God’s Beauty in You,” on Friday, October 13, 2023. This release has already garnered immense acclaim and enthusiasm from radio personalities and stations across the nation.

Springfield WORKS Announces Hannah Reuter as Director of Innovative Cliff Effect Pilot Program

Springfield, MA (September 20, 2023) - Springfield WORKS, in collaboration with the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council, is proud to introduce Hannah Reuter as...

Boys & Girls Club Family Center Receives $500,000.00 Eeost Grant For Capital Improvement Of The Building 

SPRINGFIELD, MA – On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, between the hours of 11:00 am – 11:30 pm, Executive Director Keshawn Dodds of the Boys &...