WEST SPRINGFIELD — Hooplandia returns this weekend to the Eastern States Exposition, and the signs of rapid growth are already visible in the city’s burgeoning summer 3x3 basketball festival.The Friday Night Hooptacular opened the weekend festivities, with teams checking in and getting an early chance...
By Liz SawyerStar TribuneMINNEAPOLIS — Jamal Mitchell never hesitated.When the Minneapolis police officer happened upon a man lying in the street last month, he immediately stopped his squad car and rushed to render aid. Mitchell pulled on rubber gloves and approached an individual he believed...
SPRINGFIELD — Fab Passion Fashion Week New England founder Richie Richardson wants his event to help solidify Springfield as the capital of fashion in New England.Through exhibitions at the event, Richardson will highlight the significance of cultural diversity in the fashion industry, a subject he...
WEST SPRINGFIELD — In its second year, Hooplandia took over great portions of the Eastern States Exposition with more than 50 mini basketball courts scattered around the grounds, two regulation-sized courts laid out between the Coliseum and the Brooks buildings and still more indoor courts...
WNBA action on Friday, June 21 includes a marquee matchup between the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces and the team with the best record in the league, the Connecticut Sun. The contest will be played in Las Vegas at Michelob ULTRA Arena.The game is...
WESTFIELD — On June 20, the City Council approved the city’s fiscal 2025 budget, including $4 million sourced from free cash.The council agreed to take $4 million out of free cash to reduce the amount that needs to be raised in taxes, but Councilor Kristen...
CINCINNATI — The Red Sox (40-35) have won five straight games and eight of their past 10 games. They enter Friday’s game against the Reds just one game behind the Twins for the third and final AL Wild Card spot.There’s obviously still a long way...
The Super Eight continues at the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup when the host nations face each other as the United States and the West Indies face off on the pitch at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados on Friday, June 21 with both desperately needing...
A house located at 22 Defrancesco Circle in Needham has new owners. The 1,544-square-foot property, built in 1952, was sold on May 31, 2024. The $3,210,800 purchase price works out to $2,080 per square foot. This two-story house provides a generous living space with its...
The Reelz series “On Patrol: Live” continues with new episodes on Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT both evenings, going for three hours apiece.Those without cable can catch the latest installments of “On Patrol: Live” for free through...