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The MGM casino that opened in downtown Springfield in 2018 has not been the hoped-for catalyst to redevelop the surrounding area. In fact, buildings on…
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City Councilors in Springfield have discussed if changes should be made to an ethics ordinance that restricts former politicians and city administrators…
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Officials in Springfield, Massachusetts have produced a plan they hope will spark development around the MGM casino. A $5 million loan fund will be…
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The opening two years ago of the first Las Vegas-style casino in Massachusetts – MGM Springfield – boosted the local and state economy, provided job…
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As the coronavirus rages out of control in parts of the country, destination venues in Massachusetts are welcoming visitors under Phase 3 of the state’s…
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MGM Springfield, closed down because of the pandemic, has donated to emergency food pantries large quantities of perishables from the casino’s…
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The MGM Springfield casino did not have a major impact on overall crime during its first full year in operation, according to research reported to the…
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What does the largest city in western Massachusetts do with the millions of dollars it gets every year from its single-largest taxpayer? It was a question…
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Massachusetts casino regulators appear ready to formally endorse MGM’s role in an urban renewal project in downtown Springfield. Members of the…
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A complex and expensive urban renewal project that has confounded developers for decades in the largest city in western Massachusetts may be close to…