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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.

CRIME NEWS

  • Officials confirmed that 57-year-old Annabelle Rufino, who was struck in a pedestrian hit-and-run on Monday, died Tuesday.  Western Mass News
  • Springfield police identified Annabelle Rufino, a 57-year-old city resident, as the victim in a fatal hit-and-run that occurred at about 10:30 a.m. Monday at Bay and Bowles streets—officials reported that a white Acura believed to have struck her was found Monday afternoon.  MassLive
  • On Monday afternoon, an 18-year-old man named Akram El Moukhtari crashed his motorcycle into State Police Lieutenant Donald Bossi on Revere Beach Boulevard when he did not try to avoid him—Bossi, who was lucky to be alive despite a broken pelvis and a broken nose—and he fled the scene before later surrendering in Chelsea on $50,000 bail with a pre-trial hearing set for July 18.  MassLive

CULTURE NEWS

  • Country music star Cole Swindell has been named to perform at The Big E and will join other acts at the festival to boost its music lineup.  Western Mass News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • ROAR! Comedy: Janelle Draper

    8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughs with Janelle Draper at The Armory.

    Sat, 6/28/25

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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.

    Wed, 7/2/25

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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.

    Fri, 7/4/25

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  • Basketball Camp: Scoring College

    July 7th-11th — Springfield College — Registration required — Enhance your basketball skills and mindset with expert training.

    Mon, 7/7/25

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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.

    Fri, 7/11/25

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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.

    Sat, 7/12/25

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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.

    Tue, 7/15/25

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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.

    Sat, 7/19/25

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  • Concerts in the Park Series

    6:30-8 p.m. — Forest Park Amphitheater — Free entry — Enjoy a summer evening of live music amidst the beautiful scenery of Forest Park.

    Thu, 7/24/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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