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IT’S BEEN A VERY GOOD YEAR!
By Frederick A. Hurst Life is good. Not nearly as hectic and unpredictable as it has been. Our two boys (now men) are both secure and mature adults with strong wives. Our only daughter has made a name for herself in the legal field and is currently working on her doctorate. She was recently married…
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AF-AM NEWS bits – January 2023
By now everybody in Springfield knows that when Mayor Sarno says he is giving you a property tax break, it’s time to move to another city or change mayors because every year, since he first came into office, our property taxes have gone up after he ceremoniously, with great fanfare, announced a property tax cut…
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They’re STCC Alumni, Married and on A Mission to Give Back to the Community
By Jim Danko, Assistant Director of Communications, Springfield Technical Community College SPRINGFIELD, MA – For Damion Harper ‘05 and Cindy Gaynor-Harper ‘09, Springfield Technical Community College gave them the foundation they needed to succeed.STCC unleashed their creativity and drive to pursue a dream to be entrepreneurs while providing support and an affordable pathway to a…
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AF-AM News bits – December 2022
ALL IT TAKES IS VISION AND THE WILLINGNESS TO CHANGE Although “My Point of View” article on page 24 sums up my thoughts and feelings about the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, it is important that readers know I am not alone as the author of a recent Time Magazine article confirmed. (November 7/November 14, 2022)
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City Councilor Justin Hurst Solidifies Decision to Run for Mayor, Vowing to Work for “Accountability, Justice and Change.”
Today, Councilor Justin Hurst announced his decision to run for Mayor of Springfield. “After talking with my family, we all agreed that we want to see Springfield grow into a first-class city—a city that is bold and innovative—and this demands a change agent with a vision. Our city deserves a forward-thinking leader who will meet…
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Pregnancy is a Family Affair: Community Support in Maternal & Child Health
A community-centered approach to maternal health is more important than ever. Massachusetts continues to experience persistent disparities in maternal morbidity and infant outcomes, with families of color disproportionately affected (MA DPH, 2024). For many expectant mothers, particularly Black, Brown, and immigrant women, culturally grounded support systems play a crucial role in bridging gaps created by…
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