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Franconia, Veterans Golf Courses in Springfield reopen after $1 million renovations
For golfers in Springfield, the Franconia Golf Course and Veterans Golf Course have both been opened for the seasons.
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Springfield Pride Parade preparation underway
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Planning is underway for the 4th annual Springfield Pride Parade. Organizers came together for a virtual news conference Thursday morning to provide an update on events for ...
Springfield Pride to return with ball, parade: ‘It’s more than just a party’
SPRINGFIELD — In its fourth year, Springfield Pride plans to bring its message to a national audience in reaction to the ...
Universal to open ‘thrilling’ new theme park, but not in Florida or California
Universal Horror Unleashed, a year-round horror entertainment experience, will open in Las Vegas, Nevada later in 2025. Then ...
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This federal rule helped clear air over America’s most beloved parks. Trump’s EPA wants to kill it
During a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1995, Don Barger climbed Chilhowee Mountain hoping to gaze across ...
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Springfield celebrates National Library Week despite budget challenges
The theme for National Library Week 2025 is "Drawn to the Library!" But it's getting hard to observe locally as libraries ...
Springfield residents launch petition to legalize backyard hens
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A group of Springfield residents is petitioning to legalize backyard hens. Nearly 500 residents have signed a petition that will be sent to the Springfield planning ...
Harriet Tubman reference removed from National Park Service’s Underground Railroad web page
The National Park Service (NPS) has removed a reference to abolitionist Harriet Tubman from its webpage dedicated to the ...