Good morning, Springfield.

Local officials and community leaders gathered to dedicate a 9/11 monument at Riverfront Park on June 19, 2019 & honored the heroic first responders.

Spirit of Springfield worked years to secure a 3,000-pound World Trade Center I-beam, demonstrating persistence and care for the community.

Massachusetts communities mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with commemorative ceremonies today.

In Springfield, a ceremony at Riverfront Park starts at 5 p.m. with a prelude and continues with remembrances led by local officials at 6 p.m.

New Valley Bank & Trust has named Brian Rumanowski as vice president, commercial lender.

He brings extensive local banking experience and will work with business owners to provide practical financing solutions.

L3Harris, known for its Northampton operations, secured a seven-year, $4.7B contract to boost Patriot missile production that will expand manufacturing with new facilities in Arkansas, Alabama and Virginia.

The deal will support increased interceptor production amid rising defense needs.

The annual Glendi festival begins today at the Greek Cultural Center adjacent to St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, offering traditional Greek food, live music, dancing and a bustling marketplace with raffle prizes and chapel tours scheduled through Sunday.

Springfield Public Schools are closed today because of a cyberattack, but Indian Orchard Elementary continues its grab-and-go lunch program — handing out nearly 200 meals and offering pickups from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at six locations.

Springfield schools remain closed after a district-wide cyber attack disrupted systems before Labor Day, and city, state, and federal officials are investigating possible data breaches.

Families have received texts with updates and schools will reopen Monday.

Massachusetts officials and Sugarloaf Gardens advise residents to plant milkweed and remove trees of heaven during the egg-laying season for spotted lanternflies to reduce damage to local plants, cars and decks.

The measure offers a natural trap to help control the invasive pest.

Federal officials say more than 6M household items from major retailers were recalled for safety risks, including tip-overs, fire, and choking hazards.

Consumers in Springfield should stop using dangerous products and follow refund instructions provided by manufacturers + retailers.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said tests continue for injured A.J.

Brown, who left his Sept. 9 game with a high ankle sprain (he caught three passes for 26 yards) and whose status remains uncertain for the Sept. 20 contest against the Steelers.