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DA’s Office Celebrates Historic EACH Graduation, Honors Six Young Adults for Growth and Commitment to Change
Springfield – The Hampden District Attorney’s Office recently celebrated a historic milestone for the Emerging Adult Court of Hope (EACH) program, graduating its largest class to date. Six young adults marked this turning point surrounded by judges, probation, program partners, and family members who have supported their journeys.
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Take Me to the River Brings the Spirit of New Orleans to Springfield
This January, Springfield audiences will have a rare opportunity to experience the heartbeat of New Orleans music while supporting one of the city’s most beloved cultural traditions. Take Me to the River: New Orleans, an all-star benefit concert for the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival, comes to the Hope Center for the Arts on Friday,…
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When Probate Courts Become Instruments of Family Destruction
Probate and Family Courts are supposed to be the most humane arm of our judicial system. They deal with children, elders, guardianship, inheritance, and the intimate bonds that define family life. Yet, for far too many families of color, these courts have become a quiet but powerful mechanism of family separation, dispossession, and long-term harm.
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Mt. Zion Baptist Church Celebrates Mortgage-Free Milestone and Community Transformation
On September 29, 2025, Mt. Zion Baptist Church reached a milestone as they paid off a 20-year mortgage in less than nine years. On December 7, 2025, the Church celebrated this extraordinary accomplishment, which stands as a testament to the congregation’s dedication, prudent stewardship, and collective faith. It is more than a financial triumph; it…
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STCC Criminal Justice Student Serves Springfield Community
SPRINGFIELD – When Officer Tequila M. Taylor-Evans walks her beat in downtown Springfield as part of the Police Department’s walking patrols, she brings more than a badge and uniform. She brings her lived experience, her determination as a mother of three and her perspective as a student in Springfield Technical Community College’s Criminal Justice program.
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Student Support Program Keeps Men’s Soccer Successful on the Field and in the Classroom at STCC
SPRINGFIELD – For Coach William Sweidel, the defining moment of the men’s soccer season at Springfield Technical Community College didn’t come from a single goal, win or playoff result. Instead, it came from a realization. “I think this kind of experience,” Sweidel said, gesturing toward the table where he sat alongside MILE advisor Melvin Tejada…
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