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Sunday, July 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Springfield city officials launched the return of pedal-style swan boat rentals at Porter Lake in Forest Park this summer — the four-seater boats are available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. — for $5 a half-hour ride with lifeguards on duty and flotation devices provided. Western Mass News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Three people were injured in a crash at the intersection of Cooper and Sedgwick Streets in Springfield on Saturday around 3:20 p.m. (two adults and one child) as emergency crews (who extricated one person from a vehicle) responded to the scene, and the injuries were not serious. Western Mass News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, a player won $23,889.20 from a $20 bet on Treasure Oasis at MGM Springfield—adding to the casino’s record of large jackpot payouts in recent months. MassLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials have not begun construction on a new courthouse two years after Gov. Maura Healey announced $106 million for the project, leaving employees to work in a building with leaks during heavy rains. County Register of Probate Rosemary Saccomani had to use buckets to catch water seeping through her office window in downtown Springfield. MassLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Neighbors Deb Callahan and Kris Towse from West Springfield are asking for donations as they join the 2025 Jimmy Fund Walk — they will host two extra fundraising events ahead of their Oct. 5 walk to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. MassLive
SHOP NEWS
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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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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.
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ROAR! Comedy: A Double Headlining Show
8 PM — MGM Springfield — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with headliners Chris Tabb and Janet McNamara.
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Basketball Camp: Playmaker College
July 29th - August 2nd — Springfield College — Registration required — Enhance basketball skills and confidence through specialized training and leadership development.
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Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival
1-9 p.m. — Mortensen Riverfront Plaza — Free entry — Immerse yourself in island vibes with carnival fun, delicious Caribbean cuisine, and live music for the whole family.
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Annie the Musical
1:30-4 p.m. — Springfield Performing Arts Ventures, Inc. — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartwarming tale of little Annie as she navigates the challenges of the 1930s in New York City.
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East Coast Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Eastern States Exposition — Cost varies — Explore a treasure trove of gems, minerals, and fossils at this east coast showcase.
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African Community Festival
5-9 p.m. — Marshall Roy Park — Free entry — Celebrate African culture with music, food, and art in Springfield.
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