For the second time in a single season, “The Simpsons” has shocked fans by permanently writing off a beloved supporting character after decades on the air. The beer-slinging mascot Duffman, a staple of Springfield and pop culture for more than 30 seasons,

One familiar face is gone for good in The Simpsons, leaving a lasting mark on Springfield’s universe. | ©Image Credit: Fox For more than three decades, The Simpsons has kept a remarkably consistent cast, from the core family to Springfield’s many ...

The Simpsons has abruptly killed a veteran Springfield character, and said the death will not be reversed. The series' latest episode, Sashes to Sashes, sees elderly Springfield resident Alice Glick collapse at the church organ she was often seen playing.

RFT Writers are a collective of independent journalists contributing original reporting to RFT. They report on a wide range of topics including music, news, gaming, cannabis, and the creator economy. Matt Groening, creator of the quintessential cartoon ...

For once, Oregon wasn’t behind. The Ducks didn’t trail at the half, nor down the stretch. It was a strange sense of calm for a team that... America’s Worst City. America’s crud bucket. The Simpsons’ Springfield has adopted many names over the years.

OMAHA — For Springfield resident Jeff Kreifels, the fictional city in “The Simpsons” is a near spitting image of the town he’s lived in his whole life. “Of course we don’t have a nuclear plant,” he said. “But we do have a neighborhood bar ...

PORTLAND, Ore.- One of the best-kept secrets in television history has been revealed, with "The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening pointing to Springfield, Ore., as the inspiration for the animated hometown of Homer and his dysfunctional family. Groening told ...