Springfield
Morning News
Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Springfield saw a renovated apartment building, refreshed Court Square, and a new event plaza by the MassMutual Center, while experts met Thursday to study redevelopment challenges; city officials will soon decide on next steps for projects, including a new $600 million courthouse and repairs to the Old First Church. MassLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Code Ninjas in Springfield is a new dojo-themed learning center that teaches children (ages 5 to 14) real programming languages using games in Roblox and Minecraft. The center, now open for enrollment, offers robotics challenges and electronics kits to boost coding skills. Western Mass News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents can watch the Lyrid meteor shower that will peak in the early hours of Thursday, Apr. 22 as the moonset clears the sky; occasional surges may bring up to 100 meteors per hour — find a dark spot to fully enjoy the show. MassLive
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2026 Stifel Stars on Ice Tour
7-10 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Ticket required for entry — Celebrate Olympic greatness with top U.S. Figure Skating stars showcasing breathtaking performances on ice.
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Play by the Books: A Novel Night of Creative Crafting
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Springfield Museums — $20 ($15 for members) — Celebrate literature and creativity with art-making stations and a gallery tour.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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