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An electronic street sign in Chicopee yesterday saying, “If God is all you have, then you have all you need.” It was on the corner of Front Street and Wheatland Avenue. This was no accident, according to Chicopee Mayor John Vieau. When asked about this message, he defended it

Maybe you've noticed an uptick in crime in the Sixteen Acres neighborhood...the Springfield police department held a meeting last night to discuss it at the Talmadge School on Allen Street. Neighbors were able to raise concerns and have questions answered. The Springfield Police would like to continue this kind of community engagement

More improvements are coming to Springfield as a Springfield non profit just got a donation from Monson Savings Bank for a neighborhood rebuild event. The bank presented a $10,000 check to Revitalize CDC to help fund the organization’s 2025 #GreenNFit Neighborhood Rebuild event. This event draws in hundreds of volunteers annually to repair and transform dozens of homes for underserved communities in a single day.

If you’re a parent or guardian looking for free activities to keep your children busy during spring vacation week in Massachusetts next week, the state's Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has dozens to choose from. This year, DCR is offering 68 free safe, educational, and fun recreational opportunities at 13 state parks and watersheds. Activities include guided hikes, animal tracking, scavenger hunts and craft making.

Police are looking for drivers caught on camera damaging the roadway on Dollar Ave in Wilbraham last week. Photos were shared of two pickup trucks leaving burnouts, spinning the tires, which causes smoke and roadway damage. Police say the act not only endangered themselves, but others in the area

A new police task force has been launched. It’s a collab among several western Massachusetts communities to get rid of illegal dirt bikes. Leaders from Springfield to Holyoke. and Chicopee to Ludlow want the message to be loud and clear, no more illegal dirt bike riding on Western Mass streets. They’ll use city cameras and even alert other cities as part of the collaboration when those bikes cross city lines.

If you like shopping in CT, you may be excited to hear that Governor Lamont just approved $10million for the Enfield Mall Redevelopment. CT identified Enfield as an underserved community and is part of a broader vision to inject new life and economic stability to the Enfield community.

I don't know about you but it would've been nice to take some financial planning courses in high school. Well, for many seniors in Springfield high schools, they got to take part in a  financial literacy fair designed to prepare them for real-world financial responsibilities before they graduate. These Credit For Life Fairs has been making an impact on high school students across Massachusetts, for more than a decade.

The city of Springfield spent last Friday morning raising a flag to acknowledge a special day for the Puerto Rican community. This year’s 65th Infantry Regiment Day is memorable. The 65th Infantry Regiment was made up of mostly Puerto Ricans. They were sent to fight during the Korean War in 1950. At the end of the war, they came out as the most decorated unit.

Several local athletes are having their names etched in history next to some of the greatest basketball players of all time. From kids seven and under to adults, the 2024 Hooplandia champions are being recognized in the birthplace of basketball. The recognition over the weekend, got many looking for to this year's Hooplandia contest, which has become an annual basketball tournament every June at the Big E

The Red Cross honored three individuals from Springfield who are on the frontlines every day. The three Springfield officers honored recently saved a person from taking their life. In addition, the Red Cross also honored a nurse for her representation of the African American community in the healthcare system

Could chickens be coming to backyards in Springfield??? A group of nearly 500 Springfield residents is petitioning to legalize backyard hens. The petition will be sent to the Springfield planning board and city council. While you might think of pet chickens as a rural thing, many cities in western mass like Holyoke, Northampton, and Agawam have successfully embraced the move. The proposal also addresses common concerns regarding noise, odor, and sanitation health risks.

Here is some good news...though still high...Egg prices are finally going down as grocery stores see a lower demand. This is the first drop in egg prices since bird flu cases spiked earlier this year. Prices are expected to gradually fall as opposed to instantly jumping back down to where they were

If you're planning on doing any flying this month, Bradley Airport is saying to plan for more time at the security lines. They're expecting more passengers this month due to school vacation week, as well as Easter travel. They've also added to their list of non stop destinations, which has made the airport busier in recent years

Even when you think your trash may be safe from a hungry bear...you can never underestimate their determination to get food. Around 2am in Granby the other night, a bear was breaking deck railing in an attempt to get at some trash. The bear then proceeded to scatter the trash all over the yard

Job fairs were a theme across Western Mass yesterday. They were held at the Basketball Hall of Fame and the Holyoke Mall. On site interviews were given for positions within the Springfield Public school system, local banks, Holyoke Veterans Home and more.

The much-talked-about potential Target store at the Springfield Crossing development is becoming a reality. The company paid $175,000 for a piece of land at the Boston Road site, which was formerly the home of the Eastfield Mall. The project, which is expected to cost $65-$85 million, will bring other retailers to the development, including BJ’s Wholesale Club, PetSmart, Skechers, and Hobby Lobby.

Springfield Police and Union Station are trying to make travel safer for you...as a result, 6 were just arrested amid a crackdown of crime at Union Station. They're looking to address issues of address issues of trespassing, disturbances, dealing, using, and other problems. 

You never know when the opportunity to help someone may arrive. A woman at the Cumbies in South Hadley overheard a woman who was on the phone, in the process of being swindled out of thousands as part of a bitcoin scheme. The schemer was telling the lady to deposit $4,000 into a bitcoin machine in the store. The woman overhearing this quickly told a South Hadley officer who happened to stroll in, and he was able to divert the scheme

A premium pet food company donated nearly four tons of product to a Springfield non-profit animal shelter. Tat'll lead to 32,000 meals for animals in need. For over 55 years, Dakin Humane Society has provided shelter, medical care, and spay/neuter services to more than 20,000 animals a year. 

You don't have to drive far around Springfield to see them...vacant homes...and a local non profit recently held a conference at the Mass Mutual Center, discussing how these homes can help those who cannot afford housing here in Western Mass. They said specifically homes in the North End of Springfield present a great opportunity to revitalize an existing property, but some say if they are left untouched, they can become a haven for criminal activity.

The Springfield Community came together yesterday to recognize Alvin J. McKenzie on what would have been his 91st birthday with an honorary street naming. He was all about using education to change lives and improve communities. Alvin was a mentor, a police officer, and a security guard who showed everyone that no matter where you start, you can achieve success