Springfield
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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Donut Dip—a West Springfield donut shop with 68 years of history on Riverdale Street—is still a favorite for locals and travelers as the Shields family, now in its fourth generation of management, keeps its classic menu. Paul Shields and his daughter Katie Warren plan to boost production and marketing as competition grows from larger chains like Dunkin. BusinessWest
- ➤ Western Builders marked its 50th anniversary with a local gathering for employees & their families and celebrations on social media, and it will hold a larger event in September at its Granby headquarters to include clients and subcontractors. The firm continues controlled growth by addressing the region’s housing shortage through key affordable housing projects and expanding its service area. BusinessWest
- ➤ A $1.50 bet on (Charms Full Link) at MGM Springfield earned a jackpot win of $12,877.61 for a player, adding to the casino’s recent string of large payouts among its 1,500 slot machines. MassLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Chicopee police are seeking help to locate 15-year-old Chanea Hunt — she was last seen riding into an Uber on Montgomery Street just before midnight Tuesday and then dropped off on Florence Street in Springfield while wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. Western Mass News
- ➤ North Adams Police arrested two people on Wednesday after a drug investigation in an apartment building led to the seizure of 26 grams of crack cocaine and 12 grams of heroin—Springfield resident Kamari Acree and Ronni Hart from North Adams now face drug-related charges. Western Mass News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Communities across western Massachusetts are celebrating Juneteenth with music events, maker’s markets, and museum exhibits. In Springfield, the Symphony Orchestra will host its third annual concert today at 3 p.m. at Symphony Hall—preceded by a flag-raising ceremony—while other towns hold related celebrations. New England Public Media
SHOP NEWS
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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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ROAR! Comedy: Janelle Draper
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughs with Janelle Draper at The Armory.
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Yankee Classic Cluster Dog Shows
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Eastern States Exposition — Admission varies — Enjoy a showcase of dog breeds with clubs from Kenilworth, Holyoke, Farmington & Naugatuck.
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47th Annual Springfield's Big Fourth 5K
9 AM – 12 PM — Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame — Online registration available — Celebrate Independence Day with a fun run in Springfield.
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Basketball Camp: Scoring College
July 7th-11th — Springfield College — Registration required — Enhance your basketball skills and mindset with expert training.
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Ed Popielarczyk's Comedy Magic Show for Kids
10–11 a.m. — Stanley Park — Free entry — Enjoy a lively comedy magic show featuring interactive storytelling and balloon sculptures for children.
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Mt Carmel Italian Feast
4-6 p.m. — Casa Italiana — $5 entry fee — Celebrate Italian culture with food, music, and community at the Mt Carmel Italian Feast.
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Basketball Camp: Point Guard College
July 15th-19th — Springfield College — $1,195 — Elevate basketball skills and IQ at a premier training camp for aspiring players.
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Saturday Art Lab for Kids and Families
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Make-It Springfield — Free entry — Explore creativity with painting, drawing, fashion, and more during a fun Saturday art lab for kids and families.
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