Good morning, Springfield.

Springfield remembered community photographer Ed Cohen, who spent nearly 50 years capturing local life from weddings and daily moments on film.

Mayor Domenic Sarno and local leaders praised him today for his kind spirit — a legacy that continues to shape our community.

Boston Area Gleaners, Inc. completed a 17,000 sqft cold-storage facility in Acton funded by nearly $1 million from a state grant — they plan to add refrigerated rooms and solar panels to triple produce volume from local farms.

Tacos El Güero has just opened on Carew Street in Springfield by restaurateur Federico Mendiola and his wife, Lina Salazar García.

The taqueria serves tacos, burritos, and quesadillas using family recipes plus features a 3D painting that pays tribute to his roots in Mexico.

Students at American International College will soon gain more hands-on learning experience through a $375,000 grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center; the grant will update a lab in the Old Science Building (with industry-standard equipment) to prepare students for future careers in biotech and diagnostics.

After two days of heavy rain, millions of gallons of stormwater and sewage flowed into the Connecticut River from combined sewer overflows, including a 4,350,000-gallon discharge at Bondis Island on Wednesday.

Springfield Water and Sewer said the system protects properties but needs state and federal funding for repairs.

The Springfield Water & Sewer Commission is collecting samples and planning PCB cleanup while demolishing 1920s-era filter tanks near Cobble Mountain Reservoir in Westfield to help advance the West Parish Water Treatment Plant, now scheduled for completion in 2028 (work slowed after toxic PCB was found in 1960s filters).

The Red Sox beat the Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday at Sutter Health Park when Andruw Monasterio hit a go ahead homer in the 10th inning.

Nick Sogard, who joined from Triple-A after a delayed flight (landing in Sacramento around 10:30 a.m.), tied the game while Greg Weissert secured his first save.

On Tuesday, July 28, the Blue Sox won 3 to 0 against the Waves at Mackenzie Stadium — the game ended early in the top of the sixth after five innings with key RBIs by Nico Soul and Ryan Frontera.

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.