Good morning, Springfield.

Five people were displaced by a fire at 94 Abbott Street on Tuesday — firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze in the basement and no injuries were reported, with the Red Cross assisting affected residents.

A house fire in Springfield displaced five people today, and emergency responders are working to help those affected.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra will perform a Women’s History Month concert on Saturday, March 14 at Symphony Hall at 7:30 p.m., featuring works by women composers with guest conductor Mei-Ann Chen and pianist Claire Huangci.

A pre-concert reception will honor Fearless Women Award recipients (tickets begin at $25).

Phoenix Charter Academy has launched the free Pathway to College program with American International College, giving high school students a chance to earn transferable college credits.

More than 25 students (about 15% of the student body) will begin earning credits in March.

East Longmeadow entrepreneur Erin Rosario launched Ryse 361, a leadership development program to help student-athletes improve skills and mindset.

The first Student-Athlete Leadership Circle session will be held Wednesday, March 18 online (via Zoom), with monthly sessions planned for continuous growth.

Monson Savings Bank offers $28K in scholarships to local high school seniors in the Monson, Ware, Hampden-Wilbraham, and East Longmeadow school districts who plan to pursue higher education.

Graduates should contact their high school guidance department for application details and deadlines.

Record high temperatures have boosted snowmelt and raised river levels in Springfield from 2.4 feet on Sunday to 3.3 feet Tuesday morning, with forecasts reaching 9.1 feet by Thursday; heavy rains expected this Sunday may increase flood risk in the Connecticut River Valley.

West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt reminded residents to properly dispose of trash as melting snow revealed illegally dumped items by the railroad crossing near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge.

The town council raised fines to $300 and said more trash cans may be installed if needed.

The state increased heating assistance benefits on Tuesday to help tens of thousands as residents who heat with oil face a full fill-up costing over $1,000 amid climbing prices and cooler weather — experts noted prices may drop if warmer conditions persist.

UMass women’s basketball team enters a MAC Tournament opener tonight at Rocket Arena in Cleveland against the Toledo Rockets with a 23-6 record and a five-game win streak; they are three wins away from their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2022.

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.

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.

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.

MercyMe Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Luxury suite experience — Watch MercyMe perform in the comfort of your exclusive box.

Matthew Broussard Comedy Show

8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique humor of a former financial analyst turned comedian with a flair for the educational.

Comedy Night with Matthew Broussard

8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the clever and self-deprecating humor of a financial analyst turned comedian.

Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Hershey Bears

7:05-8:05 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Thunderbirds continue their AHL season with an exciting matchup against the Bears.

Syracuse Crunch vs Springfield Thunderbirds

6:05-7:05 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Check FloHockey to enjoy live streaming of this exciting hockey matchup.

Emo Philips Live at MGM Springfield

8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of humor with one of America's best joke writers.