The Center for Human Development held its10th Annual Through Her Eyes Conference, “Girls Can,” featuring M.C. Lyte, Springfield spoken word poets and workshops focusing on helping today’s girls grow into tomorrow’s strong women. From L to R: Crystal Senter Brown, lyricist, hip-hop pioneer, entrepreneur and conference keynote speaker M.C. Lyte, Latoya Bosworth and Lynnette Johnson.

Springfield is well represented by Tony Pettaway and two of its finest, along with Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, School Committee member Rosa Perez, City Councilor Justin Hurst, State Representative Angelo Puppolo, Mayor Domenic Sarno, School Committee Vice Chair Denise Hurst and City Councilor Orlando Ramos

Progressive Community Baptist Church, Joe C. Long, Jr., Pastor, held their annual Harvest Clothing Drive to benefit the community.