Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of May.
Good morning, Springfield.
After 6-year-old Khloe Rosario Quinones was struck and killed by a car on Newland Street on May 12, her grandmother Heather Rivera started a petition to install three speed bumps to slow traffic - City Councilor Maria Perez is working with public works officials to set a community meeting for next steps.
A guest at MGM Springfield won $155,632.35 playing Pontoon 21 — a card game similar to Blackjack — in an early morning bet.
MGM Springfield offers five table games — including Four Card Poker and others — and has already seen several table game jackpots in March and April.
Michael Person, who committed a brutal rape in Springfield in 1990 and was sentenced to life on two counts of aggravated rape, was denied parole on May 20 because he did not complete the recommended sex offender treatment program—his next parole review is scheduled for three years from now.
30th Anniversary Self Advocacy Conference
9 AM – 4 PM — Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel — Registration required — Celebrate three decades of self advocacy and connect with like-minded individuals.
Open Home Tour
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — 47 Garfield St, Springfield, MA — Free entry — Explore a charming property listed by J Barrett & Company.
On-Site Tour of Best Senior Living Amenities
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — 370 Pine St, Springfield — Free entry — Explore exceptional senior living dining and activities at this informative tour.
IRONMAN 70.3 Western Massachusetts
8 AM — Downtown Springfield, MA — Various costs for bike rentals — Compete in a scenic triathlon with a swim in the Connecticut River and bike through charming New England landscapes.
Walking Tour: Springfield’s Lost Riverfront
10:30 a.m. — Riverfront Park — Free entry — Explore the historical significance of Springfield’s Lost Riverfront with local historians and experts.
David O’Connell: Live Music
6-9 p.m. — Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub at the Irish Cultural Center — Dinner reservations available — Enjoy an evening of live music while dining on Irish delights.
The Willie J. Laws Band
9-11:59 p.m. — Theodore's Blues, Booze, and BBQ — Cover charge at the door — Enjoy a unique blend of Texas roots music infused with funk and jazz from a celebrated local band.
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