county seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Mass. Brewers Guild to host Brewing Up Diversity event next month: Collin Knight is teaming up with the Mass. Brewers Guild to host a beer tasting and panel ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/23/lifestyle/brewing-up-diversity/
SEPTA cancels $185 million Chinese contract for double-decker Regional Rail cars: SEPTA says the company's rail cars were plagued by problems, and the project ...
inquirer.com/transportation/septa-train-car-contract-canceled-20240412.html
'Equity theft' ruled unconstitutional by Massachusetts court: A ruling by a superior court judge is one more blow to a century-old practice in Massachusetts of ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/21/business/massachusetts-court-property-unpaid-taxes-equity-theft/
Tesla chargers that work for all EVs come to Lynnfield and Foxborough: The leading EV manufacturer opened two new Supercharger locations in the area ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/09/business/tesla-chargers-ev-magic-dock/
Philadelphia transit authority terminates contract with CRRC MA: The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority terminated its $185 million contract for ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/13/metro/philadelphia-crrc-mbta/
Family of Vermont mother who died in police custody in 2018 reaches tentative settlement with City of Springfield
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/03/metro/madelyn-linsenmeir-proposed-settlement/
Springfield catalytic converter thief gets five years in prison: A judge sentenced Santo Feliberty, 34, of Springfield, Massachusetts, to five years in prison ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/23/springfield-catalytic-converter-thief-gets-five-years-in-prison/
Recent shootings place urgency on Beacon Hill pols looking for gun reform compromise
bostonherald.com/2024/03/20/recent-shootings-place-urgency-on-beacon-hill-pols-looking-for-gun-reform-compromise/
Taylor Swift-themed planetarium show opens in Springfield: Get ready for a field trip (Taylor’s Version).
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/20/arts/taylor-swift-planetarium-show-opens-springfield/
Massachusetts man that prompted Amber Alert arraigned in CT on kidnapping, larceny charges
courant.com/2024/04/01/massachusetts-man-that-prompted-amber-alert-arraigned-in-ct-on-kidnapping-larceny-charges/
Healey to announce pardons for marijuana possession convictions: The governor will announce plans this week to seek pardons for those convicted of simple ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/11/metro/maura-healey-pardons-marijuana-possession-massachusetts/
Pols & Politics: The Mooch resurfaces, MassGOP infighting and the art of shooting
bostonherald.com/2024/03/10/pols-politics-the-mooch-resurfaces-massgop-infighting-and-the-art-of-shooing/
Southie development near convention center put on hold: The new head of the MCCA said a law firm she hired to examine the bidding for the lots near the BCEC ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/27/business/south-boston-convention-center-land-deal/
Patti Steinman leads an urban safari to observe crows in all their glory: Springfield has one of the largest roosts in the state and Patti Steinman leads an ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/02/20/metro/patti-steinman-mass-audubon-crow-roosts/
MGM Resorts Explores Sale of Casinos in Ohio and Massachusetts: MGM Resorts International is exploring the sale of its casino operations at Ohio’s Northfield ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-20/mgm-resorts-explores-sale-of-casinos-in-ohio-and-massachusetts
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Massachusetts cities, towns flooded out vow to fight Biden for disaster declaration
bostonherald.com/2024/02/13/massachusetts-cities-towns-flooded-out-vow-to-fight-biden-for-disaster-declaration/
Northeast under winter storm warning ahead of potential nor’easter expected to dump up to 12 inches of snow
foxweather.com/weather-news/noreaster-northeast-new-england-valentines-day-week
Quick Glance: N.J. Snowstorm: 8-12 Inches Expected
- Major snowstorm hitting northern New Jersey with 6-12 inches, up to 18 inches possible.
- Eight counties under winter storm warnings.
- Winter weather advisories for Mercer and Middlesex counties.
- Heaviest snowfall rates after midnight, treacherous morning commute expected.
How Hot Oven Cookies owner Sheila Coon became a startup success: Hot Oven Cookies owner Sheila Coon has long planned to open seven stores — one for each kid to ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/02/15/lifestyle/hot-oven-cookies-mom-entrepreneur/
Forward Zach Dean awaits NHL debut with Blues after recall from Springfield: Dean, recalled by the Blues on Monday afternoon from AHL affiliate Springfield ...
stltoday.com/sports/professional/nhl/blues/forward-zach-dean-awaits-nhl-debut-with-blues-after-recall-from-springfield/article_06437602-e0a4-11ee-bb05-2319d0c2110f.html
I moved from Massachusetts to Montreal and experienced culture shock: Melissa Rebelo-Sauve met her husband while playing Grand Theft Auto. After a few years of ...
businessinsider.com/moved-from-massachusetts-montreal-experienced-culture-shock-2024-2
Paid articlePaid Mass. teacher diversity grew over decade; student population did faster: Educators of color made up 10 percent of the educator workforce in 2022 ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/02/07/metro/massachusetts-teacher-diversity/
Massachusetts’ Push to Reduce Housing Vacancies Barely Made a Dent: After a 2023 WBUR and ProPublica investigation found that 2,300 state-funded apartments were ...
propublica.org/article/massachusetts-affordable-housing-vacancies
Denver native, two-time Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups named finalist for Naismith Hall of Fame
gazette.com/sports/denver-native-two-time-nuggets-guard-chauncey-billups-named-finalist-for-naismith-hall-of-fame/article_0aa1e705-fe86-5cfb-8b96-ac6f37343908.html
Fort Collins police shoot armed suspect allegedly threatening woman, children in neighborhood
denverpost.com/2024/02/07/fort-collins-police-shooting-february-7/
Before the engineer Thomas Blanchard put his invention to work, craftsmen would hand carve rifle butt stock. With the Blanchard Lathe, however ... Show more www.asme.org/topics-resources/content/springfield-armory-museum-showcases-the-machines-that-shaped-a-nation
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What new tax bill would mean for Mass. families, industries: “Massachusetts may be the state of the union that most benefits from this deal ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/02/01/nation/mass-would-score-big-wins-in-bipartisan-federal-tax-legislation/
Quick Glance: New Tax Bill Expands Child Tax Credit and Business Breaks
- A comprehensive, bipartisan tax reform was passed by the House to expand the child tax credit for American families and reinstate tax breaks for businesses.
- The widespread support in the House was critical for the legislation, fast-tracked under a tactic known as 'suspension' by Republicans.
- The tax legislation passed would raise the refundable portion to $1,800 per child in 2023, $1,900 per child in 2024 and $2,000 per child in 2025.
- The bill would also create tax benefits for people impacted by natural disasters and strengthen the low-income housing tax credit.
Mass. companies sue US government over marijuana prohibition: By suing the US Justice Department, four cannabis entrepreneurs are seeking no less than to ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/02/01/business/marijuana-prohibition-lawsuit/
Massachusetts isn't using a new housing program for former foster kids: The voucher program is hindering itself through bureaucracy and a failure to recognize ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/01/22/metro/federal-vouchers-homelessness/
TGI Friday's Closes 36 'Underperforming' Restaurants in Surprising Shakeup. See if Your Local Friday's Is Affected
entrepreneur.com/business-news/tgi-fridays-is-closing-36-underperforming-restaurants/467903
Quick Glance: TGI Fridays Closing 36 Locations in the U.S.
- The restaurant is offering over 1,000 transfer opportunities to support 80% of affected employees.
- New Jersey has the highest number of closures, followed by Massachusetts, New York, and Texas.
- Additional locations in Virginia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, and New Hampshire are affected.
- The company is optimizing and streamlining operations to strengthen its market position.
Ex-Chicopee Public Schools superintendent pleads guilty in federal threat case: The former superintendent of Chicopee Public Schools in western Massachusetts ...
bostonherald.com/2024/01/23/ex-chicopee-public-schools-superintendent-pleads-guilty-in-federal-threat-case/
Hallucinate. Rizz. Authentic. After these words were named Word of the Year by Dictionary.com , Oxford and Merriam-Webster, we got thinking at USA TODAY ... Show more
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Springfield, Massachusetts, students bring mythological creatures to life using block coding
nepm.org/regional-news/2023-12-22/springfield-students-bring-mythological-creatures-to-life-using-block-coding
Merriam-Webster Asks What Words Should Be Used More In 2024, And We're Speechless
huffpost.com/entry/merriam-webster-2024-words-to-use-more-often_n_659329a3e4b0bf73e176fbf8
Nuns buy Smith & Wesson shares, then sue to stop production of AR-style rifles: A coalition of nuns has accused Smith & Wesson and its executives of “repeatedly ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/12/07/smith-wesson-catholic-nuns-lawsuit/
Massachusetts police chiefs urge safe, sober driving this holiday season: As people head out for holiday parties in the coming days and next weekend to ring in ...
bostonglobe.com/2023/12/23/metro/massachusetts-police-chiefs-urge-safe-sober-driving-this-holiday-season/
Massachusetts cannabis companies lead fight against prohibition: The lawsuit challenges the national prohibition on cannabis.
axios.com/local/boston/2024/01/24/massachusetts-cannabis-prohibition-lawsuit
Why "authentic" is Merriam-Webster's 2023 Word of the Year: It saw a major increase in online lookups this year, in part driven by conversations about ...
axios.com/2023/11/27/merriam-webster-word-of-the-year-2023-authentic
Quick Glance: Genuine: Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year
- The word "Genuine" was named the top word of 2023 by Merriam-Webster.
- There was a significant increase in online searches for the term.
- Interest was driven by stories and discussions about AI, celebrities, identity, and social media.
- The word has multiple meanings, including "not false or imitation" and also "true to one's own personality, spirit, or character".
Catholic nuns sue Smith & Wesson to halt its assault-style weapons sales: A group of Catholic nuns on Tuesday sued the board of Smith & Wesson to try to force ...
reuters.com/legal/catholic-nuns-sue-smith-wesson-halt-its-assault-style-weapons-sales-2023-12-05/
Mass. snowplow drivers remain in high demand: Officials say snow plow drivers tend to be older. When they retire, fewer young people have been willing to take ...
bostonglobe.com/2023/12/27/metro/mass-snowplow-drivers-shortage/
The word "deadname" is among Merriam-Webster‘s words that defined 2023, following a notable increase in searches for the term. Show more
Mark Scheifele extends the lead for the Winnipeg Jets! ✈️
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War of the words: the ‘schism’ rocking the Scrabble world: Debates over slurs and plurals are causing tension among the game’s professionals.
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Healey asks Biden for major disaster declaration after damaging September storms: Gov. Maura Healey asked President Joe Biden to declare a major disaster in ...
bostonherald.com/2023/12/13/healey-asks-biden-for-major-disaster-declaration-after-damaging-september-storms/
"Rizz" is Oxford University Press' 2023 word of the year: Definition: (n.) style, charm, or attractiveness; the ability to attract a romantic or sexual ...
axios.com/2023/12/04/rizz-oxford-university-press-word-2023
Quick Glance: New Phrase 'Rizz' Named Word of the Year
- The new phrase 'Rizz' has been officially named the word of the year by the Oxford Dictionary.
- The UK publication searches through millions of words each year to find the most commonly used phrase.
- Oxford defines 'Rizz' as 'Pertaining to someone’s ability to attract another person through style, charm, or attractiveness.'
- 'Rizz' can also be used as a verb, often in the phrase 'Rizz up', which means 'to attract, seduce, or chat up (a person).'
Barings BDC: Should You Buy The 20% Discount To NAV And 11.6% Dividend Yield?: Barings BDC is paying out a $0.29 per share quarterly dividend that was 119% ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4661875-barings-bdc-should-you-buy-20-percent-discount-nav-high-dividend-yield
Paid articlePaid In need of a goal to extend the shootout in Carolina, the Blues turned to Jake Neighbours
stltoday.com/sports/professional/nhl/blues/in-need-of-a-goal-to-extend-the-shootout-in-carolina-the-blues-turned-to/article_2bce7c76-ad9d-11ee-a856-53d6dd2b6226.html
Activist Nuns, With Stake in Smith & Wesson, Sue Gun Maker Over AR-15 Rifles: Groups argue the company’s leaders put shareholders at risk by making a popular gun ...
wsj.com/us-news/activist-nuns-with-stake-in-smith-wesson-sue-gun-maker-over-ar-15-rifles-40759544
The 25 Best Simpsons Episodes Ranked: Our ranking of the best Simpsons episodes of all time is perfectly cromulent, even though you're bound to disagree ...
slashfilm.com/1482696/best-simpsons-episodes-ranked/
Merriam-Webster's word of the year definitely wasn't picked by AI: "Authentic" was one of this year's most looked-up words, according to the lexical leader ...
npr.org/2023/11/27/1215372795/merriam-webster-word-of-the-year-2023-authentic
Real-Life ‘Florida Joker’ To GTA 6 Makers: ‘We Gotta Talk’: Lawrence Sullivan would like to have a word with Rockstar Games about that one character in the ...
kotaku.com/gta-6-florida-miami-joker-tiktok-grand-theft-auto-1851080705
Quick Glance: Real-Life ‘Florida Joker’ Calls Out GTA 6 Makers
- Lawrence Sullivan wants to discuss the resemblance of the GTA 6 character with Rockstar Games.
- The character in the GTA VI trailer bears a striking resemblance to the so-called 'Florida Joker' Lawrence Sullivan.
- The 'Florida Joker' himself is calling out Rockstar Games, believing they were inspired by him.
- Sullivan showcases his tattoos in a TikTok video and calls for a conversation with Rockstar Games.
Former Massachusetts golf pro accused of stealing money from muni courses acquitted on 18 of 20 charges
golfweek.usatoday.com/2023/12/13/massachusetts-golf-pro-kevin-kennedy-city-of-springfield/
Lansdale man sentenced to state prison for breaking into his ex’s home and killing her new boyfriend
inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/christopher-moore-guilty-plea-murder-lansdale-wesley-smith-20240102.html
Jersey primary school recognised for ADHD support work: Students are being taught to embrace ADHD as their 'superpower', school staff say.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-jersey-67862678
When you're a liberal, you can love both Colt and Smith & Wesson. S&W 34-1 in .22lr and Colt Detective Special in .38 Special ... Show more #Noir #snubnose #wheelgun #lgc #liberalgunclub
These housing markets are expected to see double digit sales growth in 2024: Economists with Realtor.com analyzed the top markets that will see the biggest sales ...
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/top-housing-markets-for-2024
Scrabble’s New Official Word List Contains Dozens of Stunning Additions. Elite Players Are Mortified.
slate.com/culture/2023/11/scrabble-word-list-controversy-slurs-mistakes.html
USA: Activist nuns sue gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson: Shooters in the USA often use AR-15 rifles. The nuns argue that possible resulting claims for damages ...
handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/industrie/usa-aktivistische-nonnen-verklagen-waffenhersteller-smith-wesson/100002521.html
Greggs opens latest Stoke-on-Trent drive-thru: Greggs has opened on the traffic-clogged Springfield Retail Park, in Trent Vale
stokesentinel.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/greggs-opens-latest-stoke-trent-8947771
Highland housebuilding chief steps down after 21 years: Sandy Grant will be succeeded by Kieran Graham as managing director when he stands down in May
heraldscotland.com/news/24005203.highland-housebuilding-chief-steps-21-years/
Gunmen robbed brothers that flashed cash on Instagram, killing one. Now they're going to prison
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/courts/gunmen-robbed-brothers-that-flashed-cash-on-instagram-killing-one-now-theyre-going-to-prison/article_3e21e3c4-8dfc-11ee-8942-77a078bde68d.html
Scrabble’s New Official Word List Contains Dozens of Stunning Additions. Elite Players Are Mortified.
slate.com/culture/2023/11/scrabble-word-list-controversy-slurs-mistakes.html
Voters need to ask themselves if they really buy into Trump's vision.: In echoing authoritarians in comparing political opponents to vermin, Trump leaves no ...
expressnews.com/opinion/editorial/article/trump-vermin-fascism-18499498.php
Nuns Who Own Shares Of Gunmaker Company File Lawsuit Over AR-15 Assault Rifles: AR-15 assault-style rifles have been used in several mass shootings that have ...
ndtv.com/world-news/nuns-who-own-shares-of-gunmaker-company-sue-over-ar-15-assault-rifles-4652328
Where do we eat on New Year’s Eve? Here’s a big party, and more ways to ring in 2024
star-telegram.com/entertainment/restaurants/eats-beat/article283172023.html
Interim coach Drew Bannister’s goal in St. Louis? Make the Blues ‘highly competitive’
stltoday.com/sports/professional/nhl/blues/interim-coach-drew-bannister-s-goal-in-st-louis-make-the-blues-highly-competitive/article_311903cc-9abf-11ee-9218-67d1039fe82e.html
The year in words. The ones we can print: FILE – A Merriam-Webster dictionary sits atop their citation files at the dictionary publisher’s offices on Dec. 9 ...
thegazette.com/staff-columnists/the-year-in-words-the-ones-we-can-print/
Member of Massachusetts catalytic converter theft ring pleads guilty: Zachary Marshall, of Holyoke, was a part of the seven-member crew the feds say stole ...
bostonherald.com/2023/11/14/member-of-massachusetts-catalytic-converter-theft-ring-pleads-guilty/
Student Loan Borrowers Are Cutting Expenses to Afford Their Monthly Payments: In order to find money to make their resumed student loan payments ...
money.com/student-loan-borrowers-cut-expenses/
Student Loan Borrowers Are Cutting Expenses to Afford Their Monthly Payments: In order to find money to make their resumed student loan payments ...
money.com/student-loan-borrowers-cut-expenses/
US: Nuns sue Smith & Wesson board over assault weapons
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These Are the 10 Best Cities to Buy a Home in 2024, a New Report Says: Realtor.com recently released its housing market predictions for next year ...
robbreport.com/shelter/homes-for-sale/2024-housing-market-forecast-1235440192/
Smith & Wesson: Rating Downgrade To Buy Due To Longer-Than-Expected Pressure: Smith & Wesson's Q2 earnings show an increase in net sales but a decrease in gross ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4656856-smith-and-wesson-rating-downgrad-to-buy-due-to-longer-than-expected-pressure
Paid articlePaid Eastspring, Barings Shrink Hedge Fund Teams in China Pullback: Eastspring Investments and Barings LLC have been cutting jobs at their China hedge fund operations ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-05/eastspring-barings-shrink-hedge-fund-teams-in-china-pullback
The words of the year are here – and top dictionaries are in rare agreement: Merriam-Webster says ‘authentic’ saw a big jump in searches this year ...
theguardian.com/science/2023/dec/05/dictionaries-word-of-the-year-merriam-webster-cambridge-oxford
Greyhound, Megabus passengers with disabilities were an ‘afterthought’ at new Spring Garden terminal, advocates say
inquirer.com/transportation/access-disabilities-greyhound-station-spring-garden-20231206.html
Realtor.com anticipates the top markets in 2024 will fall into two camps: affordable midwestern and northeastern alternatives to expensive major cities ... Show more
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