Good morning, Springfield.

BrightBridge Credit Union announced free community Shred Days at four branch locations from 9 a.m. to noon in September.

The Springfield event is set for Saturday, Sept. 26 at 145 Industry Ave.

In fiscal year 2026, Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts served over 1,000 people by providing interview attire and workforce readiness programming in Springfield — the nonprofit is seeking grants to expand volunteer hours and create more full-time positions.

Gina Maria Alimberti has been appointed executive director of the Michael J.

Dias Foundation after serving as interim director; she will lead efforts to expand sober living facilities — including a new women's recovery home — and build stronger local partnerships.

A Massachusetts Lottery player claimed a $15M jackpot from the $15,000,000 Magnificent Million game after buying a winning scratch ticket at Cumberland Farms in Chicopee on Sept.

2 + officials noted 908 prizes of $600 or more were claimed statewide.

For 21 years, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, sponsored by the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation, has delivered monthly books to 670 children in Springfield and West Springfield (the program now seeks to expand its reach across the Pioneer Valley).

Local groups are invited to sponsor new chapters to support early literacy.

A pilot of an AI curriculum will launch at Kiley Prep in a 6th grade classroom at the end of September.

The program, developed by Alpha School, faces teacher union pushback over its rapid planning.

Western New England University and Springfield College will renew their football rivalry in the 13th annual Pynchon SAW game today at 7 p.m. at Stagg Field, with 3,800 fans expected as both teams aim to win local bragging rights after last year’s close finish.

Minnechaug extended its 21-game win streak with a 142-162 victory over Pope Francis on Wednesday at Franconia Golf Course.

The Falcons will face Agawam on Tuesday, Sept. 8 while Pope Francis competes in East Longmeadow.

The WMass Football Top 20 poll ranks Springfield Central first going into the Fall season that begins Sept.

10. The Golden Eagles return key players like quarterback Jareth Staine and running back Isaiah Rogers at Berte Field, setting high expectations for another strong state playoff run.

St. John's Prep quarterback Chris Vargas was named MassLive's Athlete of the Week and announced his verbal commitment to Ohio State University + he received offers from over 20 schools.

The Eagles will open their season against Springfield Central on Friday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.