Good morning, Springfield.

Local organizers plan a fundraiser to benefit Dress for Success as community members come together to support women's career opportunities.

The event will take place in Springfield soon and aims to help provide professional attire.

The annual Ride to Remember charity ride drew 500 cyclists this past weekend in Springfield.

The ride started in 2012 to remember fallen officer Kevin Ambrose and now honors local first responders (with a stop at the 9/11 Memorial) and was the biggest ever.

Nationwide, shoppers of all income levels are flocking to dollar stores, and Springfield shoppers are part of that trend.

Dollar Tree and Dollar General plan new store openings and renovations this year to meet rising demand for low-cost groceries and supplies (reports show significant year-over-year growth).

Members of the Springfield Yacht and Canoe Club asked Agawam officials to help address sewage overflows that dumped raw wastewater into the Connecticut River during heavy rains, endangering the club’s operations and local water quality.

Springfield's X will be repaved soon as city crews begin work later this week, and officials expect the new pavement will improve local traffic flow.

Road work on Sumner Avenue will reduce lanes starting Monday as part of the Forest Park X intersection project.

Construction will run weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and affect Belmont, Dickinson and Churchill streets until complete.

ServiceNet’s Autism Connections program offers a safe space by hosting workshops, social events, and a prom for adults with autism.

Director Rhonda Setkewich said the program, which reaches communities from North Quabbin to the Berkshires, earned Healthcare Heroes recognition as it helps foster hope & connection.

State health officials raised the West Nile virus risk to moderate across most areas after a seventh case was reported in Worcester County.

Residents are urged to use repellent and cover up (mosquitoes remain active until the first frost).

Patriots' Christian Gonzalez signed a four-year, $135 million extension (including a $33 million bonus and $102 million guaranteed) before the season opener and said he is ready to play in the home opener against the Steelers next week.