by On Springfield | Aug 2, 2013 | On Springfield
This fall, the state Legislature is expected to take up the issue of gun-control laws. But before that happens, lawmakers are holding a series of public hearings around the state. Tomorrow, they’ll meet in Springfield. The timing couldn’t be better, given...
by On Springfield | Aug 7, 2013 | On Springfield
It looks like this fall will see some interesting races for City Council. Last week was the deadline for submitting nomination papers to the Elections Commission, and all 13 incumbent councilors did. (So did all six School Committee members whose seats are up this...
by On Springfield | Aug 8, 2013 | On Springfield
The MGM casino proposed for the South End just might be the biggest development project the city has ever seen. So with the fall elections just around the corner, why are so few City Council candidates even talking about it? Sure, the incumbent councilors have all...
by On Springfield | Aug 9, 2013 | On Springfield
Summer’s drawing to a close, which means this fall’s crop of political candidates are gearing up for the height of campaign season. City Council candidate Ernesto Cruz kicks off his campaign tonight at 6 p.m. with an event at Cedars Banquet Facility, at...
by On Springfield | Aug 19, 2013 | On Springfield
For the past 10 days, a group of local artists and students has been hard at work at the Springfield Museums and the People’s United Bank building on Main Street, transforming ordinary picnic tables into works of art. On Sunday, their creations will be unveiled...
