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I WISH I HAD KNOWN HIM BETTER!
I attended two final “good byes” on January 15, 2026. One was for a man I did not know and had never met, Robert E. “Bob” Crane II, who died as a result of a deliberate, senseless act perpetrated by a neighbor. His nephew, Jonathan Crane, grew up in the neighborhood with our sons and…
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The Trouble with Technology
If you would have told me 30 years ago that someday we would have personal phones that worked as computers and could transfer money, play games, or order pretty much anything you want on them, I would have thought you were crazy! The old me navigating with a paper map would have laughed at the…
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Springfield Symphony Orchestra Set to Groove in Celebrating Motown January 17 in Pops Concert
The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will perform a Motown and the Philly Sound Pops concert, titled “Let’s Groove Tonight,” on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 7:30 pm at Springfield Symphony Hall. The concert will feature three guest vocalists with extensive repertoires, Cherise Coaches, Brik Liam and Jeremy Keith, and the return of Conductor William Waldrop.
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MathAlive! Turns Numbers into Action at the Springfield Museums
Springfield — The Springfield Museums is excited to announce the upcoming arrival of MathAlive! at the Springfield Science Museum. On view January 24-May 3, 2026, the exhibition brings to life all the different types of mathematics at work, whether in design, application or use, behind the things kids love most–sports, games, design, entertainment, space and…
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Building Community for All Nursing Students
One of the most impactful aspects of my nursing school journey has been the warm welcome I received as a new student nurse member of the Western Massachusetts Black Nurses Association. I now have the privilege of serving as the organization’s secretary. Participating in a professional nursing community, I was exposed to avenues that would…
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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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