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Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A car crashed into a home on Eastern Ave—injuring two adults and one child—in Springfield on Saturday afternoon. Western Mass News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Massachusetts casino player won $15,756 at MGM Springfield on Sunday after a $250 bet (jackpot win) on the game (Ultimate Fire Link Ultra Bank). MassLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A double shooting in a Forest Park apartment on Orange Street around 10:30 p.m. Friday left one man fatally wounded—he died on Sunday—while another is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries, police said. MassLive
- ➤ A man died after a shooting on Main Street in Springfield late Saturday night — police reported that the incident is under investigation. Western Mass News
- ➤ A 37-year-old Connecticut man, Anthony Kaponis, was arrested in Springfield after driving to report his stolen car and firing a shot near Warriner Avenue as police followed up on the incident—authorities seized his out-of-state gun and charged him with multiple firearm offenses while a 16-year-old was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Western Mass News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ After more than two decades, the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Feast returned to the streets with traditional Italian food, live music, family-friendly games, and the famous grease pole competition—Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno served as master of ceremonies as organizers aim to keep the event old school. Western Mass News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Maura Healey signed the state’s annual budget on July 14 and added a $130 million supplemental spending plan that includes $30 million for housing safety net programs plus she vetoed $27 million in items aimed at limiting coverage for GLP-1 weight loss drugs. The plan gives her new authority to cut spending from anywhere in the budget if revenues fall $400 million short of projections. New England Public Media
- ➤ Today, Springfield reopens its cooling centers to help residents beat the summer heat. They will be open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — the Forest Park library is open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and may extend its hours through Friday if the weather stays hot. Western Mass News
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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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Aquanett Live Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Forest Park Amphitheater — Free entry — Experience the electrifying 80's Rock n Metal show by Aquanett in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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