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Cancer Connection opens its doors in Springfield
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (169+ words) Western Mass News SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - An organization that provides free services for people living with cancer is coming to Springfield. Cancer Connection opened the doors of its new location on Allen Street Saturday morning. The nonprofit offers one-on-one…...
Massachusetts enacts sweeping changes to cannabis laws
1+ week, 3+ day ago (270+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - New legislation signed into law this weekend overhauls the state's cannabis regulations, restructuring the oversight commission and expanding both business and consumer rights. The Act Modernizing the Commonwealth's Cannabis Laws dissolves the Cannabis Control Commission and…...
YO-YO Northeast Championship takes over Springfield
1+ week, 3+ day ago (151+ words) Yo-yo fans filled the stands of the Mass Mutual Center for the Northeast Regional Championship on Saturday. Multiple past champions of the sport, including the 2024 world champion, attended the event. SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Yo-yo fans filled the stands of…...
Code Ninjas Springfield teaches kids programming through video games
1+ week, 5+ day ago (506+ words) Code Ninjas in Springfield uses a "dojo" theme where kids ages 5 to 14 learn real programming languages by building their own games in Roblox and Minecraft. Instead of grades, students earn martial. .. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A new learning center is…...
Springfield Thunderbirds punch playoff ticket after win against Lehigh Valley
2+ week, 1+ day ago (211+ words) SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Springfield hockey fans may have more reasons to shake, rattle, and roll after the Thunderbirds clinched a spot in the Calder Cup Playoffs Wednesday night. The Thunderbirds captured their playoff berth with a 7-1 win against the…...
Specialized unit works to curb illegal dirt bike activity in Springfield
2+ week, 1+ day ago (232+ words) SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Illegal dirt bikes are weaving through traffic and popping wheelies on city streets, and police said Wednesday the unpredictable riders are creating dangerous conditions for drivers. Officers have deployed a specialized group to crack down on…...
Springfield library renovation gets federal boost with half-million-dollar grant
2+ week, 3+ day ago (120+ words) Congressman Richard Neal joined Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno for a federal funding announcement on an ongoing construction project. SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Congressman Richard Neal joined Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno for a federal funding announcement on an ongoing construction project....
Parents, teachers share ideas at Springfield education forum
2+ week, 4+ day ago (249+ words) Sunday was the second-to-last event in the Springfield Public Schools and Springfield City Libraries "Super Saturdays and Sundays" forum. SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Sunday was the second-to-last event in the Springfield Public Schools and Springfield City Libraries "Super Saturdays and…...
Longtime Springfield Parks and Rec employee honored for his dedication
2+ week, 5+ day ago (447+ words) Western Mass News SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A Springfield man has been honored as a hometown hero. Springfield Parks and Rec Employee Steve Athas was acknowledged for his decades of dedication to youth sports. Wellpoint, a health benefits company serving…...
Family of four displaced after Springfield house fire
3+ week, 15+ hour ago (122+ words) Western Mass News SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Four people, including three children, and their pet dog have been displaced following a fire on Chapin Terrace in Springfield on Thursday. Fire officials said no one was hurt and the family is…...