Springfield
Morning News
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ DoorDash announced on Monday its gas relief program to give eligible drivers 10% cash back on gas and weekly payments of $5 to $15 after completing 125 miles of active deliveries until April 26. Dashers are expected to save $1.40 to $1.90 per gallon as rising gas prices squeeze budgets. Western Mass News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Australian rock band Jet will headline the Big E’s court of honor stage on Monday, Sept. 28 as the final stop of its U.S. tour; the free show will offer premium seating starting Friday at 10 a.m. and free first-come seating with fair admission included. Western Mass News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Public Schools holds an informational meeting today at 6 p.m. in the Gerena School library to discuss plans for a new German Gerena School on the old Chestnut Junior High lot at the corner of Chestnut+Prospect Streets, where city leaders and neighbors can ask questions and provide input. Western Mass News
- ➤ Holyoke Community College’s HCC Foundation raised $131,278 from 455 alumni + donors on March 4 to support scholarships and student programs. The one-day campaign surpassed a six-year goal to boost academic and resource support for students. BusinessWest
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The City of Springfield will launch a new aquatic fitness program for people battling weight that offers low-impact pool classes for improved movement. The O2H (Overweight to Healthy) program runs Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting April 14. Western Mass News
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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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The Magical Music of Harry Potter - Live in Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Symphony Hall — Experience the enchanting score from the Harry Potter films performed live.
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