Leon Purvis
Western Mass News
Springfield, MA, United States
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Economic professor weighs in on tax-free weekend’s impact to Mass. economy
Economic professor weighs in on tax-free weekend’s impact to Mass. economy → Read More
Rattlesnake spotted on Quarry Road in West Springfield
A West Springfield man is sharing his story after spotting a large rattlesnake on Quarry Road while taking a walk. → Read More
Springfield Gardens hires new management to improve tenants’ living conditions
Western Mass News has learned that there have been some changes on the management level, and residents said that some progress has been made. → Read More
UPS workers rally over excessive overtime and working conditions
Locally, UPS workers in West Springfield are asking for better pay and less overtime hours. → Read More
Springfield non-profits, small businesses receive $4 million in ARPA relief funding
Springfield non-profits, small businesses receive $4 million in ARPA relief funding → Read More
Springfield, Chicopee officials preparing for upcoming school year
Despite the extreme heat, it’s August and school is right around the corner and many school districts are busy getting their back to school plans together. → Read More
Municipal Firefighter Exam open house held in Springfield
Guests were able to talk to fire officials and learn more about the day-to-day life within the field. → Read More
Local professor weighs in on Biden’s plan to combat rising inflation
President Biden has unveiled his plan to combat rising inflation rates. → Read More
MassMutual Center hosts first Springfield Comic Con
Comic Con was in Springfield at the MassMutual Center for the very first time after being canceled for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Hundreds remain without power after Franklin County microburst
The cleanup continues following Thursday’s confirmed microburst in eastern Franklin County. → Read More
Woman claims her daughter was nearly abducted in Springfield
A woman reports that her 10-year-old daughter was almost abducted by a man at a bus stop in Springfield → Read More
Brimfield Antique Show returns for July shows
This marks the first post-pandemic year in which all three shows have returned to Brimfield, and residents we spoke with are glad to see it has returned. → Read More
Man arraigned in 2019 death of infant son in Amherst
A man accused in the death of his infant son in Amherst in 2019 faced a judge on Friday. → Read More
Rep. Gonzalez meets with building management over conditions at Springfield Gardens
On Thursday, State Representative Carlos Gonzalez met face-to-face with the regional manager, who came from New Jersey about the situation. → Read More
Innervizion Empowerment and Consulting Center holds anti-gun violence march
Demonstrators marched from Club Aquarius on State Street to Magazine Park to make their message known. → Read More
Getting Answers: Mom shares concerns after what she saw at East Longmeadow carnival
An East Longmeadow mom is raising concerns after what she saw last night at the carnival in town - involving a ride operator and a cellphone. → Read More
413 Biker Girls honor fallen riders with first annual ride out
413 Bikers Girls hosted its first annual ride out at Geraldine’s Live Music Bar and Grill in Chicopee to honor fallen riders. → Read More
Pro-life, pro-choice supporters react to Supreme Court’s ruling on Roe v. Wade
Moments after the news that the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade broke, we found a woman protesting the ruling outside Northampton city hall, while pro-life supporters view the ruling as a victory. → Read More
Springfield Juneteenth Jubilee Committee hosts Father’s Day brunch
Juneteenth and Father’s Day are on the same day this year, so the Juneteenth Jubilee Committee hosted a Father’s Day brunch in front of Springfield City Hall on Sunday. → Read More
Street in Springfield named in honor of former State Rep. Benjamin Swan
The sign is where his office was located, 815 State Street. Swan was at a loss for words. → Read More