Springfield
Morning News
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Shelter is hosting its 8th Annual Kitten Shower to prepare for a busy kitten season today. Residents can drop off supplies (including cat food, toys or kennel cleaners) from 10 a.m. until noon to help feed the kittens until they are adopted. Western Mass News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mindful Necessities, a new herbal wellness hub in Springfield, will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Apr. 6 at 11 a.m. at 1106 State St. CEO Keya Hicks (a local native) and community leaders will join to celebrate its launch and holistic mission. BusinessWest
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield Science Museum still shows the 87-year-old star ball that projects over 7,000 stars, built in 1937 by Frank Korkosz and his brothers. Visitors can watch live shows on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at the museum. Western Mass News
- ➤ The Emo Orchestra, featuring The Spill Canvas and a 13-piece orchestra, will perform covers of early 2000s emo hits and original songs on April 17 at MGM Springfield in the Aria Ballroom at 7 p.m. The one-night event promises a fresh take on nostalgic tunes. MassLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Water & Sewer is set to test thousands of soil samples at West Parish after PCB contamination was found near 1960s caverns built with PCB-laden caulking. The commission plans to separate older clean parts for demolition while city councilors seek answers on cleanup costs & delays. MassLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MGM Springfield opened its new PlayWell center today to help gamblers set daily limits and get personal advice as part of a responsible gambling program run by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. The center also offers the first-in-the-nation PlayMyWay feature to help keep gaming fun. Western Mass News
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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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