Sneaker Gallery Opens

by | Nov 22, 2010 | On Springfield

Today’s the grand opening of the “Art & Soles Gallery,” a display of the public art project organized earlier this year by the Springfield Business Improvement District. “Art & Soles” features about 20 giant fiberglass sneakers...

Potty Mouths With Hearts of Gold

by | Nov 24, 2010 | On Springfield

It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving week without two sleep-deprived radio djs and a couple of giant tractor trailers.This morning, Rock 102’s Bax & O’Brien kicked off their annual Mayflower Marathon, a 52-hour fundraiser for Springfield’s Open...

Armor On

by | Nov 30, 2010 | On Springfield

Friday is the first home game of the Springfield Armor’s second season. The team, part of the NBA’s Development League, will play the Maine Red Claws at 7 p.m. at the MassMutual Center. Mayor Domenic Sarno will toss the ceremonial opening tip before the...

Rally for the Unemployed

by | Dec 1, 2010 | On Springfield

With unemployment benefits are set to expire today for about two million out-of-work Americans, activists in Springfield and around the state are organizing last-ditch rallies to persuade legislators to extend benefits.Congress has until midnight tonight to vote to...

Get Out, Get Smart

by | Dec 3, 2010 | On Springfield

Two great reasons to resist the early-December urge to hibernate and get out today:1) This morning, Springfield Technical Community College hosts a talk by Ramsey Clark, U.S. attorney general during the Johnson administration—a job he almost lost, event...