Springfield
Morning News
Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At a community lunch at De la Luz in Holyoke on Feb. 11, more than 70 nonprofit leaders, donors, & advocates celebrated a local campaign that garnered $228,810 in grant submissions & $91,610 eligible for matches; additional funds will be distributed to nonprofits after May 1. BusinessWest
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Entrepreneurs in Western Mass are launching small businesses—from bakeries to fitness coaching—after careful planning and overcoming challenges; experts say social media and technology are fueling the trend for these profitable ventures. Western Mass News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Big E will honor carnival greats with a Showmen’s Park walk of fame near Eastern States Exposition’s Coliseum by Kiddieland. Honorees like Joie Chitwood Jr (creator of the Giant Slide) and Fred Pittroff will have their names set in stone when the exhibit is unveiled on Friday, Sept. 18. MassLive
- ➤ American International College’s P.R.I.D.E. organization leads Black History Month programs that build on a 57-year legacy, with the Black Excellence Ball scheduled for Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Auditorium and a spring fashion show planned for April (a celebration of culture and identity). MassLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High school athletes in Springfield gained a chance to profit from name, image and likeness deals, although available options remain limited — school officials will assess the program guidelines to determine its broader rollout. Western Mass News
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Joe Bonamassa Live in Concert
8-10 p.m. — Symphony Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa performing live with unmatched energy.
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Ray Lau Comedy Show
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with unique and relatable humor from Ray Lau, a rising star in standup comedy.
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Providence Bruins vs Springfield Thunderbirds
6:05-7:05 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Stream available — Catch the exciting clash between the Bruins and Thunderbirds live on FloHockey.
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Big Irish Jay's Comedy Night
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticketed event — Experience the charm of stand-up comedy with Big Irish Jay, a favorite among comedy enthusiasts.
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Run To End Homelessness 5K10K Walk/Run
10 AM – 12 PM — Old Monkey House — Registration fee applies — Participate in a 5K or 10K walk/run to support efforts to end homelessness.
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Foundations of a City: The Institutions that Built Springfield
12:15-1:30 p.m. — Springfield Museums — $4, Members free — Explore the architectural and social history of Springfield's civic institutions.
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