by On Springfield | Jun 25, 2013 | On Springfield
Next week, the U.S. House will take up the federal farm bill, which includes potentially devastating cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP (the program once known as food stamps). As of early June, 47.6 million Americans were receiving SNAP...
by On Springfield | Jun 6, 2013 | On Springfield
Today is the final day of Springfield Pride Week, which ends with a free LGBT-themed film festival, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Sal’s Bakery, 513 Belmont Ave. Meanwhile, just a little north in Holyoke, Mayor Alex Morse will hold a Pride flag-raising ceremony this...
by On Springfield | Jun 27, 2013 | On Springfield
Casino opponents in the city have had a hard time getting their message out, given the staggeringly lopsided nature of the battle between them and the deep-pocketed MGM. But tomorrow night, the anti-casino side will get a high-profile boost, via an appearance by...
by On Springfield | Jun 12, 2013 | On Springfield
On the heels of the contretemps over the city of Northampton’s (since-reversed) decision to remove public benches from its downtown, Channel 22 reporter Laura Hutchinson has asked questions about the benches that were removed from Court Square eight years ago....
by On Springfield | Jul 2, 2013 | On Springfield
The Springfield Pride committee will celebrate the Supreme Court’s marriage-equality decisions with a rally and reception today. At noon, the group will hold a rally and press conference at City Hall. Then, at 5:30, there will be a community reception, also at...
