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It was an important moment at the site of the former Eastfield Mall yesterday in Springfield. A groundbreaking ceremony was held for BJ's wholesale. BJ’s is the first major store to break ground at the redevelopment which will turn the old Eastfield Mall into a 360,000 square-foot strip mall. BJ’s is just one of the stores at Springfield Crossing with plans to be open this fall.

New studies have revealed that the economic impact of having The Eastern States Exposition right here in West Springfield is greater than a billion dollars annually. 1.2 to be exact for last year. It's not just the fair in the fall that benefits local businesses, but also the events they put on year round. The impact is expected to be as strong if not stronger this year

Senators are moving closer toward a vote on legislation that would prohibit public K-12 students from using cellphones during the school day. Each district would need to craft their own policies banning student access to personal electronic devices, including cellphones, from the first bell of the school day to the last. Districts would also need to ensure parents and students have means to contact one another during the school day

If you've been to the Chicopee Walmart, you know it's often chaotic even before you get into the building. From buses, to people walking everywhere with carts, to cars parked in the fire lane, you need to be careful driving through. Hopefully some of that lessons as the PVTA has moved the bus stop from the Walmart to the nearby Panera. It's only temporary as they work to find an alternate location within the plaza to improve bus accessibility.

A Cajun Creole favorite is making its return to Springfield after closing its doors back in 2022. Mamou’s restaurant is back! Except this time, they’re on Worthington Street and not Liberty Street. Customers were ecstatic for yesterday’s “soft launch” opening of The Mamou.

With summer being here that means that Tykes Tuesday is back at the Holyoke Mall. Every Tuesday morning through August 19, free family activities and exclusive discounts take place starting at 11 a.m. on the lower level in the Macy’s court. The kid’s program is free, open to the public, and includes activities from live animal ambassadors to free trampoline park admission.

The highly anticipated reconstruction of Springfield’s “X” intersection enters its first phase today. This phase includes water pipe replacement work, installations, excavation, and asphalt removal. The estimated finish is the summer of 2030.

Those who planned on visiting Camp Wilder Beach on Parker Street in Springfield over the holiday weekend had to find other plans. It is closed to the public until further notice after Springfield performed a routine water sampling that indicated there was an “exceedance” of permitted bacteria levels. The water will be retested today

After the East Longmeadow’s Fourth of July Parade, the Uncle Sam statue was moved back to Springfield, but this time to Riverfront Park. In the 1970s, the statue was at Mutual Ford in Springfield, before it was moved to Chicopee by the 90 and 291 interchange. The statue may be moving back to East Longmeadow now that the Star Spangled Springfield celebrations have ended

If you're not driving out to the Cape, the beaches in CT, Maine or New Hampshire, you may want to try these local spots. A top 5 best places to swim in Western Mass was just dropped and features Puffer's Pond in Amherst, Lake Wyola State Park in Shutesbury, and Onota Lake in Pittsfield just to name a few.

Star Spangled Springfield took over Riverfront Park for Independence Day, with the beautiful weather drawing thousands for the celebration. And even if you weren't there, perhaps you heard the fireworks like I did. Mayor Sarno and the President of the Spirit of Springfield said the night was about honoring veterans, and creating lifelong memories

A bump on the bridge connecting you to Ludlow and Indian Orchard is causing concerns. It's the lesser traveled of the two bridges that connects those two communities, the one by West street. You are being asked to slow down when driving over it, as it can cause some serious damage. No word on when or even if there's a plan to address it

New data from the state shows that crime rates are dropping across Springfield. It's down about 11% and felony assaults are down 15%. Car thefts in the city are returning to normal compared to the last two years. Springfield police are using proactive policing and mapping out the hotspots in the city to mitigate crime.

If you're looking for a free ride around Springfield, the PVTA will continue its ‘Try Transit’ program through the summer. The extension means no fares will be collected until October.

Imagine surviving a 25 foot fall...A man was rescued Monday night after falling off a 25 foot block wall at the BMW Dealership in West Springfield. According to the West Springfield Fire Department the man fell into dense vegetation that required a complex rescue. Deploying their rope rescue technicians, first responders were able to safely rescue him and transport him to a local hospital where he's expected to recover

A 12-year-old from Chicopee is learning the meaning of hard work ... especially on days where the sun is out and temperatures are high. But when officers learned why he was running a lemonade stand so frequently they decided to help out. He's been out the last two summers, saving up for a bike. When officers were inspired by his perseverance, they gave him a bike that had been donated to the department

40 years is a long time, and after 40 years, all 13 locations of Smithland Pet & Garden Center will close. The company originally known as myAgway and Dave’s Soda and Pet City said this decision was difficult but necessary. They have locations in both western Massachusetts and across Connecticut, but there's no public timetable for the closure