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What’s Up at the Intruder: Casino Talk and More

Ta-da! See, I made it back;-) For those wondering what the heck has been going on with the Intruder, read on below for more details. * Now, on with some…

May 15, 2013No CommentRead More

Spring is Here! The Luxe Burger Bar is Not…

It’s been nearly a year-and-a-half since Raipher Pellegrino’s Lustra LLC development group won a bid from the City of Springfield to put up a Luxe Burger Bar at the former…

April 11, 2013No CommentRead More

Geeks Gather for PodCamp Western MA 5

There was much to be heard, said and learned at this year’s edition of PodCamp Western MA, held this past Saturday at Holyoke Community College’s Kittredge Center, in Holyoke, MA.…

April 1, 2013No CommentRead More

Eager Politicians Eye Casino Pot O’ Gold

March 2, 20133 CommentsRead More

Springfield MGM-ed

With the field of casino resort developers narrowed down to 11 statewide candidates and a mere four in western Massachusetts, it’s looking more and more likely that Springfield is shaping…

February 3, 2013No CommentRead More

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What’s Up at the Intruder: Casino Talk and More

Ta-da! See, I made it back;-) For those wondering what the heck has been going on with the Intruder, read on below for more details. * Now, on…

May 15, 2013No CommentRead More

What’s Up at the Intruder: Casino Talk and More

Ta-da! See, I made it back;-) For those wondering what the heck has been going…

May 15, 2013No CommentRead More

Spring is Here! The Luxe Burger Bar is Not…

It’s been nearly a year-and-a-half since Raipher Pellegrino’s Lustra LLC development group won a bid…

April 11, 2013No CommentRead More

Geeks Gather for PodCamp Western MA 5

There was much to be heard, said and learned at this year’s edition of PodCamp…

April 1, 2013No CommentRead More

Eager Politicians Eye Casino Pot O’ Gold

With the date drawing closer to a referendum on any proposed casino in Springfield, the…

March 2, 20133 CommentsRead More

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Where’s the Beef? One Year Later, Springfield’s Long-Vacant Former Visitors Center Remains Deserted

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Gas Explosion in Springfield: One Day Later

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22 News – Gas Explosion in Springfield

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Downtown Springfield Rocked by Gas Explosion

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Scott Brown – Springfield

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Geeks Gather for PodCamp Western MA 5

There was much to be heard, said and learned at this year’s edition of PodCamp Western MA, held this past Saturday at Holyoke Community College’s Kittredge Center, in Holyoke, MA. This weekend’s podcamp marked the event’s 5th anniversary and second year being held at the Kittredge Center. Like in its previous years, this years podcamp…

April 1, 2013No CommentRead More

Flipping for a Casino

First he’s out. Then he’s in. Then he’s out… Like a person using CPR — or a scene from some sordid XXX movie — Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse has been taking the residents of his once-fair little city on a roller coaster ride that’s sent most of them into fits of either anger or bewilderment.…

December 20, 20121 CommentRead More

What’s Up at the Intruder: Casino Talk and More

Ta-da! See, I made it back;-) For those wondering what the heck has been going on with the Intruder, read on below for more details. * Now, on with some updates and observations: MGM Trumps Penn National Yes, not exactly shocking news to hear that MGM won out over Penn National to be selected by…

May 15, 2013No CommentRead More

Eager Politicians Eye Casino Pot O’ Gold

With the date drawing closer to a referendum on any proposed casino in Springfield, the City Council’s self-anointed Casino Site Committee heard from casino consultant Shefsky & Froelich Inc. last week on how best to allocate Host Agreement funding for community investments. According to a story in the Republican by Jack Flynn, Shefsky & Froelich…

March 2, 20133 CommentsRead More

Massachusetts Elects Its First Pagan U.S. Senator

Who says there are no witches around in modern-day Massachusetts? Apparently, we do have at least one – and she can cast some pretty wicked spells, too. This past week voters went to the polls and cast their ballots for the one candidate who has consistently shown she is willing to say anything to polish…

November 7, 20125 CommentsRead More

Massachusetts Elects Its First Pagan U.S. Senator

Springfield News & Politics Blogs
The Valley Advocate: On Springfield Dobbs Considers Tornado Recovery The recent news out of Oklahoma—not to mention the string of ominously dark, rumbly afternoons we’ve had this week—are reminders that we’re approaching the second anniversary of the freak tornado that devastated so much of Springfield. In this week’s Reminder , Mike Dobbs writes about his ... On Asselin, Hurst, and segregation The city’s License Commission has turned down an application from Chris Asselin, the one-time state rep turned convicted felon , to sell used cars in the city. Sometimes the jokes write themselves. Not so funny is the fact that Commission member (and Ward 8 City Council candidate ) Orlando... RSSbox powered by rssinclude.com	....	Western Mass Politics & Insight In Second Try, a Pitch to Springfield’s Young Families…. SPRINGFIELD—The preliminary election is still four months away and nomination papers have another two months to be completed, but campaign kickoffs are already underway. For some it is a repeat act, but hopefully with differing results. Justin Hurst, an attorney [...] Take My Council, Please: When We Elect to Vote… SPRINGFIELD—Although long, the City Council’s agenda was not particularly controversial or compelling. A few items offered councilors the typical, out-of-context grandstanding, but even that was fairly spare given limited opportunities. At-large Councilor Kateri Walsh was absent from Monday’s ... RSSbox powered by rssinclude.com