I’ve been a Springfield resident for all 23 years of my life, and I’m still remarkably lonely and isolated from the rest of the world. It could be my anxiety and depression speaking, but it genuinely feels like there’s nothing to do in this city. For reference, my hobbies are reading, writing, and gaming. I’m very much a geek. I’m trying to figure out how to get out of this rut. I sincerely have maybe two friends, and I hardly see them because that’s just how adulting is. I studied BJJ in high school very briefly, and I wrestled a year in high school, so martial arts intrigue me as well (though those can be rather expensive, and work schedules never seem to align with class schedules). I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life, and I’ve probably pushed away the only people who cared about me at some point, but this isolation is merely exacerbating that sense of dread. I’ve been considering getting into hip-hop dance as well. Just throwing both existing interests and prospective interests out there to see if anybody has any leads.

Does anyone remember the guy who used to play the “Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” on accordion (I think) in Union Square park in the early 2000s? He’d play and sing that song only, over and over.

I see PVTA is still offering no fare bus rides & school is out of session. So it must be a total, apocalyptic hellscape at the bus/train station now, right? Roving gangs of teenagers warring with each other & the cops? Unsafe for us regular folk?

We just moved to Springfield yesterday, so we are still trying to learn our way around and the good places to eat. Coincidentally, our son turned 13 today and is asking for hibachi for his birthday dinner. Good places around for teriyaki chicken and fried rice they will cook right in front of you??

We know Table and Vine carry a ton but we live in east Springfield and want to find some spots closer to home. Any suggestions?

It looks like I'm going to be moving there soon and was just hoping to hear peoples experiences there....ty

hows everyone doing in this storm?

a bunch of trees got knocked out along forest park,
pool shut down early lol, as i was walking out, rain starts POURING, then boom, the tree falls right in my path! im not sure how long this beautiful rain is expected to last, but i hope it waters our flowers, fuels our crops, and gives everyone a chance to restart tommorow 🫶🏼🫶🏼

has anyone had their power restored yet? we are off of plumtree and have been without power since 6pm or so. they moved the power line out of the street but that’s all

Hi all. Have a procedure at Baystate at 7. Should be done by 8. Want a sundae. I live in Northampton. Any good place to stop and get one on the way home?

I live out of state and have a family member whose health is failing and might require hospice services. Does anyone have recommendations for a decent one in the Springfield area? Thank you in advance.

So there's these things we have on the streets here called traffic lights. When the light is red, that means drivers are supposed to stop!

Stop does not mean slow down. It also does not mean pause and then go if you don't think cars are coming. Stop means to make your car stop moving until the light turns green.

This is a PSA since some people in this city forgot how traffic lights work. The amount of people who slow down at a light just to speed through it while pedestrians are in the middle of the crosswalk is ridiculous

Always late always too early. Barely ever follow what times you ask for. Lots of the time I have to be at work to go home for another hour after my shift is done
Just awful
Wish I could drive but that’ll never happen

Is there a Catholic Church in the Springfield area that has an active young adult group?

Hello everyone.

My partner and I are planning to move out of Texas to Massachusetts. Not really in a rush. We have fallen in love with the historical Mcknight houses. I've been trying to cover all bases about the prospect of owning one. Does anyone have experience living in this neighborhood? I like the decent walkability and proximity to groceries, shopping, etc.

I'm getting mixed feedback on safety. I've lived in a city before where you're very likely to be all good if you don't go looking for trouble. But the crime stats have me a bit worried, is all.

Thanks in advance! I hope to become a neighbor, hopefully before the next Texas summer

Curious of what to expect i worked in a warehouse before for fedex just unloading trucks and loading them but just Curious of what to expect my first day is next Sunday

Does anyone know a local company or people who I could hire to help unload boxes and furniture from Pods? We will be moving into a house in about a month, but I am disabled and can't help my partner unload things. I would appreciate any company recommendations and am open to also hiring individuals to help

Any suggestions on a wedding photographer? I’m getting married in September. I’ve seen photographers for $3,000+ for 2-4 hours and that seems quite a lot. Hoping to find a better price but good quality.

Did they potentially move or open up a new spot since they shut down years ago? I would love to be able to enjoy those tacos and that taco sauce again!

Does anyone regularly buy a locally produced BBQ sauce? I'm not referring to big names like Heinz or Sweet Baby Rays. I mean like stuff you only find at a farmers market or sold by the bottle at the restaurant where they make it.

I remember travelling down south & they knew how to make good BBQ sauce. It seems around here nobody makes it or sells it.

Thanks for any suggestions.