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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Springfield resident Shauna Peebles shared how rising rents under new management forced her out of her home over a year and a half (she works two jobs while completing her master’s) as federal funding cuts threaten to reduce Section 8 benefits. Springfield Partners for Community Action is working with her to secure housing while rising evictions and homelessness continue to strain the city. Western Mass News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three men repairing guardrails died when a car hit them near exit 10A on I-91 north in West Springfield around 12:45 this morning, and police arrested 29-year-old Bilal Griffith after he fled on foot, charging him with three counts of manslaughter while he is held on a million dollar bail. NewsRadio 560 WHYN
- ➤ A man suspected of striking a cyclist in a fatal crash on March 27 turned himself in on Friday and was arrested on charges related to the crash and an unrelated warrant near Parker + Verge streets, where the cyclist was pronounced dead. MassLive
- ➤ Early Friday at 12:45 a.m., workers repairing guardrails on an exit ramp in West Springfield were killed when struck by a speeding SUV, and police later arrested a suspect near Morgan Road—he now faces three counts of manslaughter and one charge for leaving the scene of an accident. New England Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PVPC began updating the regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan this month to improve safe walking and biking routes across 43 communities — the update, last revised in 2008, will take community feedback in the coming months. BusinessWest
SHOP NEWS
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Women’s Leadership Conference
7:30 AM – 4:30 PM — MassMutual Center — Registration required — Empowering women through knowledge, confidence, and connection in their careers.
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Roar! Comedy: The Magic of Eric Eaton
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of comedy and magic with Eric Eaton, a performer known for his sold-out tours and captivating television appearances.
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Roar! Comedy: The Magic of Eric Eaton
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticketed event — Experience the magic and laughter with Eric Eaton, a master illusionist and comedian.
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Singles Retreat 2025: Foundation
8-10 p.m. — Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel — Registration Required — Build relationships and faith at this gathering for singles in New England.
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Meet the Easter Bunny & Bluey
10:30-12:00 p.m. — The Longmeadow Shops — Free entry — Experience a joyful morning with the Easter Bunny and Bluey, perfect for families.
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The Chaos Beneath Returns: Public Reading by U.S. Latino Poets
7-8 p.m. — Jones Library — Free entry — Experience an evening of captivating Latino poetry from renowned poets in an intimate setting.
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April Third Thursday at the Springfield Museums
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Springfield Museums — Cost varies — Celebrate community connections under the stars with art, food, and awards.
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Candlelight Tribute to Adele
6-7:15 p.m. — Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting melodies of Adele illuminated by candlelight.
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March For Jesus Celebration
10 AM – 12 PM — Holy Grounds Coffee House — Free entry — Celebrate the Risen Savior with a joyful march through Springfield.
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Springfield Sheraton Easter Brunch
10 AM - 2 PM — Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel — Reservations required — Enjoy mouth-watering dishes and free photos with the Easter Bunny.
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