Springfield
Morning News
Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Rescue Mission announced its annual Run to End Homelessness to raise funds and awareness for local homeless support — event details, including timing and location, will be shared soon. Western Mass News
- ➤ Storrowton Village Museum hosted a record-breaking Maple Harvest pancake breakfast in West Springfield – drawing over 500 guests and achieving record sales before the event began. Proceeds supported local educational programs. Western Mass News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western New England University hosted the FIRST Robotics Competition this weekend where high-school students, mentors and coaches worked together to design, build and program robots for a fast-paced game. MassLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UMass Amherst's hockey team is scheduled to skate at TD Garden later this week — fans can expect a competitive collegiate game and should check local listings for details. Western Mass News
- ➤ The Springfield Thunderbirds rallied for a 4-3 comeback win over the Providence Bruins on Sunday at Amica Mutual Pavilion, securing the final playoff spot in the Atlantic Division before they head to Laval and Belleville for upcoming games. MassLive
- ➤ Auston Matthews suffered a season-ending grade three MCL tear on March 12 from a knee-on-knee hit by Radko Gudas, which sparked debate over whether the Toronto Maple Leafs should tank upcoming games to keep a top draft pick — a move that could further challenge the Bruins' playoff hopes. MassLive
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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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MercyMe Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Luxury suite experience — Watch MercyMe perform in the comfort of your exclusive box.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Syracuse Crunch vs Springfield Thunderbirds
6:05-7:05 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Check FloHockey to enjoy live streaming of this exciting hockey matchup.
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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.
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ROAR! Comedy with Emo Philips
8-11 PM — MGM Springfield — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of laughter with one of America’s best joke writers.
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New England District Championship
12 PM – 7 PM — Eastern States Exposition — Competitive entry — Witness the top robotics teams from New England compete for glory in a thrilling championship atmosphere.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
~ James Clear
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