Taking steps in the South End

An article in today’s Republican shares a few details about a building now set for demolition, following a court decision on Friday. The 45-unit building, which is in the Hollywood section of the South End (highlighted in red above), has been vacant for over a...

The search for community

Blogger Tom Devine at a Springfield Finance Control Board meeting with his digital camera. Next to him is reporter Mike Plaisance. In contrast to Web sites that strictly provide information, blogs offer opportunities to create and foster community. Seemingly out of...

Traffic safety project for the Outer Belt

Some of the Outer Belt with its sidewalks highlighted, from a PVPC traffic study. Springfield Mayor Charles Ryan’s office announced yesterday that the Massachusetts Highway Department awarded $2 million for the design and construction of a traffic safety project...

Are you infected?

Business guru and author Guy Kawasaki gives frequent talks introducing ideas such as those from his recent publication, The Art of the Start, what Kawasaki calls a "definitive guide for anyone starting anything." His experience as a venture capitalist...