by On Springfield | Jul 15, 2013 | On Springfield
With the vote on the city’s community agreement with MGM just a few days away, it’s getting hard to keep on top of all the casino-related news. But I’ll give it a shot: The Springfield Chamber of Commerce has endorsed the MGM plan, citing—you...
by On Springfield | Jul 17, 2013 | On Springfield
There’ll be a candlelight vigil and rally at Court Square this evening to protest the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the death of Trayvon Martin and to call on the U.S. Department of Justice to pursue civil-rights violation charges against Zimmerman. The...
by On Springfield | Jul 22, 2013 | On Springfield
Maybe I’m just a spoilsport—certainly, I’m a certified Fan of the Underdog—but I hear a lot of sense in Michael Kogut’s argument that MGM’s victory at the polls yesterday wasn’t all that resounding a win. MGM, of course,...
by On Springfield | Jul 24, 2013 | On Springfield
On Wednesday, labor and social activists will rally outside the Dunkin’ Donuts at 568 Belmont Ave., as part of a national day of action in support of raising the minimum wage. The event takes place from 3 to 4 p.m. Earlier in the day, activists will also gather...
by On Springfield | Aug 1, 2013 | On Springfield
Add Springfield to the list of communities nervous about the possibility of a medical-marijuana dispensary opening in town. Earlier this week, Mayor Domenic Sarno announced that he wants the city Planning Board to impose a moratorium on allowing any dispensaries in...
