Good morning, Springfield.

The Hampden County 4H and Youth Fair is taking place today at The Big E fairgrounds in West Springfield from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering hands-on skills classes and activities like a fun run + bike rodeo for kids, with non-members able to watch live demonstrations.

The Thunderbirds hosted a Community Caravan on Friday at The Landing outside the MassMutual Center, featuring food trucks, local vendors and a tag sale inside the arena.

The team plans two more caravans—Friday, July 31 and Aug. 22 at different local venues.

Bay Path University in Longmeadow received $374,222 from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to upgrade its chemistry labs with advanced instruments — a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, infrared spectrometer, and chromatography system — to give students hands-on learning.

After a 1.6-million-gallon sewage overflow on Tuesday night that left diapers & trash at the Springfield Yacht and Canoe Club in Agawam, crews spent hours cleaning the docks while the club briefly suspended operations and lawmakers urged state and federal action.

Over 30 New England musicians including Noah Kahan & Dropkick Murphys signed a letter supporting Gov. Healey’s ticket resale cap bill that limits prices and fees.

The measure, introduced on July 16, aims to make live shows more affordable for Massachusetts fans.

Massachusetts has received $1.5 million from USDOL to expand registered apprenticeship programs for emerging industries.

Gov. Healey announced that all renewal fees for veterans are eliminated—making career training more accessible.

On Wednesday, Massachusetts senators approved an amendment that banned cryptocurrency ATMs & authorized the attorney general to enforce the ban statewide.

Lawmakers will negotiate with the House version, which omits the ban amid reports of nearly $7 million lost to crypto kiosk scams last year.

The Naismith Hall of Fame unveiled the 'Beyond the Arc' exhibit for Steph Curry last Friday in Springfield — showcasing memorabilia like his MVP trophy and game-worn jerseys.

The limited-time exhibit is open through October and marks Curry as the first active NBA player to receive his own display.

Ryan Frontera gave the Valley Blue Sox a 5-4 walk-off win over the Vermont Mountaineers on Thursday night, rallying from a 4-1 deficit to keep playoff hopes alive.

The team will play a doubleheader in Mystic today (3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.).

River of Dreams: A Tribute to Billy Joel

5-7 p.m. — Springfield City Library: Mason Square Branch — Get tickets — Experience the nostalgia of Billy Joel's greatest hits performed live.

Marina Franklin Comedy Show

8:30-10:00 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Check venue for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening with veteran comedian Marina Franklin, known for her engaging humor and impressive TV credits.

5th Annual Mentoring Matters 5K

8 PM — Old Monkey House — $40 registration — Participate in a run/walk that raises awareness for mentorship in under-resourced communities.