Springfield
Morning News
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A winning $100K lottery ticket was sold at Big Y on April 28 during the midday Mass Cash drawing at 1090 St. James Ave in Springfield — the ticket matched all five winning numbers. MassLive
- ➤ City restaurants are invited to join Dine Springfield Restaurant Week from June 5 to 14 (sign-up ends May 15); participating eateries will donate gift certificates for promotion as organizers expect more than last year's 32 participants to boost downtown foot traffic. MassLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the HOPE Center for the Arts hosted musician Madeleine Peyroux for a talk on her recent albums and 'Watching Mr. Pearson' screened at Greenfield Garden Cinemas, revealing themes of legacy and memory. Mr. Universe’s Salman Hameed also discussed local impacts of federal science cuts on The Fabulous 413. New England Public Media
- ➤ The BoDeans will perform their 40th anniversary tour at Hope Center for the Arts on Sunday at 7 p.m. (Ticket prices range from $50 to $70 in advance) as they celebrate decades of music with a show that will unite longtime fans and new listeners. MassLive
- ➤ Springfield Symphony Orchestra will close its season on May 2 with 'Brahms & A Modern Voice,' featuring guest conductor Courtney Lewis and the Springfield debut of Grammy Award-winning violinist Charles Yang at 7:30 p.m. at Springfield Symphony Hall. MassLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mark Broadbent, the transfer coordinator at Holyoke Community College, received the Dr. Mary E. Dunn Lifetime Achievement in Transfer Award from the New England Transfer Association during its April 13-15 conference (Hotel Northampton in Northampton), recognizing his 34 years of service in guiding student transfers. BusinessWest
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents across Pioneer Valley can mark road safety issues (e.g., speeding or unsafe crossings) on a new interactive map tied to the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission’s Safe Streets and Roads for All initiative; input from both urban and rural areas will help guide improvements. BusinessWest
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Apr. 28, the Bruins beat the Sabres in overtime with David Pastrnak scoring a game-winning goal predicted by Bruce Cassidy, a former coach & current TNT analyst. The win keeps the series alive with Game 6 set for Friday in Boston. MassLive
- ➤ MassLive updated boys lacrosse rankings for Western Massachusetts following a key game on April 25 at Amherst High, showing West Springfield (6-3) and Amherst (5-5) rising in the top ranks. Longmeadow rallied with four wins while Mount Greylock joined the top 10, shifting the season standings. MassLive
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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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