Leah Veress

Springfield city officials and community are celebrating Black Maternal Health Week. The national campaign occurs annually from April 11-17 and is designed to foster awareness, activism and community surrounding racial inequities in maternal care.

A group of Springfield leaders are hosting a financial literacy fair for high school seniors this Friday. The event, called Credit For Life, will be held at the Springfield Technical Community College.

The new MassMutual Center parking garage in downtown Springfield officially opened this week. The five-story, $80 million facility replaces the old Civic Center garage that was built in the early 70's and demolished in 2022.

The proposed regulation would prevent non-age restricted retail establishments like convenience stores and gas stations from selling nicotine pouches in Amherst.

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll said Massachusetts leads the country in advocating for and protecting veterans and their benefits.

A Springfield Museums auction for Dr. Seuss license plates is live from February 28 through March 10. Opening bids for highly coveted low-number plates range from $1,000 to $25,000. Auction proceeds will directly educational programs, the museum said.

Springfield Gándara Center celebrates the launch of its Young Adult ive Living Program, the newest addition to the young adult housing program, SHINE.