Christina’s House Follow-Up

Shannon Mumblo and Linda Mumblo from Christina’s House, a transitional home for women and their children to get back on their feet after homelessness, come back to give us an update on the money they’ve raised for the house itself, including a very...

Springfield Gas Explosion Anniversary

On November 23, 2012, a massive gas explosion in downtown Springfield leveled Scores strip club, damaged a dozen other buildings, and resulted in the hospitalization of eighteen people.A year later, the historic Macintosh building has still not been repaired. A total...

Homelessness

Ron Willoughby and Miguel Cabrera of Springfield Rescue Mission, a privately funded organization, talk about the high rate of homelessness in Western Mass and how they are taking a different approach to it. Springfield Rescue Mission Follow on Twitter: ...

Domestic Violence

Trudy Pantaleon talks about her daughter, Tyshianna, who was Springfield’s 11th homicide victim at hands of domestic violence. She wants her daughter to be remembered not as a domestic violence victim, but as the caring and loving 19 year old woman she was....

Springfield Violence with Mayor Sarno

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno plans to resurrect the Police Department’s street crimes unit in response to the Cities 16th homicide. Sarno describes the street crimes unit as a “military-style” strike force which will feature police in fatigues patrolling problem...

Project Baby Springfield

Julie Pimental of Project Baby Springfield, a working group of Springfield’s Department of Health and Human Services, talks about the Pioneer Valley having a higher infant mortality rate than other communities and the state as a whole. Project Baby Springfield aspires...

The State We’re In: Springfield Casino Vote

Springfield residents get to vote on Tuesday, July 16 in special election to determine if citizens favor having a casino in the city. In separate segments, Kelley Tucky, Vice President for Community Relations & Public Affairs for MGM Resorts International, &...

Woman of the Year

Jean Deliso, Founder/President of Deliso Financial and Insurance Services  in Agawam, discusses her selection as “Women of the Year” by Professional Women’s Chamber of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater...