'The Simpsons' facing backlash for 'sad' response to Apu criticisms

Characters from The Simpsons pose before the premiere of "The Simpsons Movie" in Springfield, Vt, on July 21, 2007. Photo Credit: AP/Lisa Poole

Comedian Hari Kondabolu, who wrote the documentary "The Problem With Apu," called Sunday's episode a "jab" at progress  attacking the show on Twitter for reducing a discussion about racism to political correctness.

Prayers for Homer

Vermont's own Homer Simpson (Tim Kavanagh) spent the 10th anniversary of Springfield's big Simpsons day event in a Boston hospital recovering from major cancer surgery.

North School Yard Sale preview video: Simpsons anniversary edition

The North School Preservation Society is holding another one of their fundraising yard sales this Saturday July 22nd from 9 to 2. Money goes towards paying insurance on the 5.5 acre park for continued use and enjoyment by the public and also for much needed repairs to the school house. (Video features North School's own Homer Simpson-- Mo Gilchrist.)

10 years ago today: Springfield Vermont hosts the world premiere of The Simpsons Movie

As many as 5,000 people filled the town square for the day long big event. The film went on to become the number one box office hit of the summer in Europe and in many U.S. states too.

Shut out of the premiere

This is the story that inspired the creation of this local news blog back in August, 2007. To provide a forum where anyone can conveniently inform the people of Springfield about local injustices and failings as well as all the good positive things going on around here.

Cooking The Simpsons: Ned's Hot Cocoa

The Simpsons Movie came out 10 years ago this month! I saw it in the theater. Not just any theater, but in my hometown, which competed in the Springfield premiere contest (and lost to Vermont of all places)... Ned’s hot cocoa is undeniably delicious. It is, however, pretty hard to construct and make look as fantastic as Ned does...

Video: Ten years ago today: We WON!

July 10, 2007 was the historic day Springfield Vermont won The Simpsons Movie Hometown Challenge video contest, beating out 13 other Springfields. The prize was the privilege to host the world premiere of The Simpsons Movie. For one brief glittering moment in time, our small town was a part of American pop culture as media the world over spotlighted our big win.


Video: Vermont Public Radio caught the actual winning moment on tape!

TV News: Simpsons Movie to premiere in Springfield VT

Seize the day: Go out and vote!

All citizens registered to vote in Springfield are strongly encouraged to make it down to Riverside Middle School gymnasium to mark those ballots. Polls open at 8 a.m. and will remain open until 7 p.m. Let's try for a record turn out.

10 things Springfield Illinois teens understand

Even 7 years later, other Springfields still resent Springfield, Vermont being picked to premiere The Simpsons Movie.

Top cop cozies up to Homer

On a recent visit to the Chamber of Commerce office, Springfield Police chief Doug Johnston couldn't resist taking a moment from his duties to pose with the Simpsons, now decked out for the holidays.

Springfield mural to feature 'The Simpsons'

Turns out Simpsons creator Matt Groening was actually glad his Springfield Oregon lost to Springfield Vermont seven years ago.

Big Springfield sign pays homage to Simpsons — and Hollywood

Jenevieve Johnson and her friends think there should be more Simpson-flavored fun things to do in Springfield.

Which Springfield is most like the Springfield on 'The Simpsons'

Estately Real Estate Search analyzed 11 different sets of Simpson-specific data to determine which American cities named Springfield are most like the one on the TV show.

Springfield Transit Map revealed on 'The Simpsons'

The Atlantic reported that Sunday's Simpsons episode showcased just how much the Springfield, Vermont, has grown as of late.

Johnson named to head Springfield business group

Jenevieve Johnson, the owner of the Jennywren Cafe in downtown Springfield, is the new executive director of the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Simpsons sixth

It was six years ago today that Springfield Vermont made headlines around the world as the small town that beat out big city Springfields to host the world premiere of The Simpsons Movie.

Columnist: Springfield, Illinois Is The Simpsons' Springfield

Remember a few years ago, when Springfields across the country were vying to win the premiere screening of the Simpsons movie?

'The Simpsons Movie' premiere 5th anniversary

Five years ago today Springfield Vermont briefly became the most famous small town in America as news media from around the world covered our big event. Here are 99 seconds of video taken outside the theater on that most uniquely special day.

Bart Stars

This is a special slideshow tribute to the 200 locals who appeared in the winning Hometown Challenge Simpsons video contest.