by On Springfield | Jun 9, 2014 | On Springfield
So much for the idea that this year’s budget process might turn out to be pretty smooth sailing. At-large City Councilor Tim Rooke is threatening to vote against Mayor Domenic Sarno’s proposed budget unless there’s an increase in funding for the...
by On Springfield | Jun 10, 2014 | On Springfield
Arise for Social Justice holds its annual meeting this Saturday, June 14. “We’ll get reports from our campaigns, elect a board of directors, sing, learn a dance for a flashmob, unite!” organizers say. Topics for discussion include criminal justice,...
by On Springfield | Jun 10, 2014 | On Springfield
Friday’s the big day for MGM. That’s when the Mass. Gaming Commission will be in town to announce whether the company will be awarded the sole casino license to be granted in western Mass. Spoiler alert: It will, at least based on earlier comments made by...
by Free Sport | Jun 3, 2014 | Free Sport
College sports ain’t what they used to be. And they likely ain’t what they will be in the future, either. What collegiate athletics looks like in 2050 is certainly uncertain, but one thing that is a near certainty is that big changes are afield. The latest...
by Free Sport | Jun 6, 2014 | Free Sport
Words can be misleading. In the early 1960s, (plastic) saxophonist (and sometimes trumpet player and violinist) and free jazz pioneer Ornette Coleman performed at New York’s Town Hall. He was surprised to note, however, that many of those in attendance had...