Springfield
Morning News
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The MSPCA rescued 27 specialty breed dogs from commercial breeding facilities across the United States—ranging in age from 4 months to 7 years old and including dachshunds, beagles, and husky mixes. They are set to arrive today at Hanscom Field in Bedford on a flight organized by the Bissell Pet Foundation and will then be brought to the MSPCA’s northeast shelter for quarantine and care. Western Mass News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A benefit 5k run will be held for a state trooper who was injured when a car hit him on Mass Pike—community leaders plan to raise funds to support his recovery. Western Mass News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Misfit Pizza in Indian Orchard has received negative reviews and online threats after people confused it with a similarly named pizza truck from Colorado — manager Latrese Adkins said the shop is not linked to those controversial posts. The shop opened a year ago and its business is growing steadily. Western Mass News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Vendors are preparing for a busy second weekend at The Big E—where local booths will offer food, crafts, and live music—expecting to attract large crowds today and into Sunday. Western Mass News
- ➤ Grammy-nominated Five for Fighting will play at The Big E’s Court of Honor Stage Sunday night—front man Jake Ondrasik said he is eager to entertain fans of all ages. Western Mass News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ This week’s WWE Monday Night Raw at the MassMutual Center in Springfield broke records by generating $1.1 million in economic impact and setting the arena’s highest sales and attendance to date. The event, streamed live on Netflix, boosted local hotel, restaurant, and business activity — with excitement spilling over into downtown at the Springfield Slam Jam held at The Landing Plaza. Western Mass News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Technical Community College launched a new STEM studies program to equip students with hands-on training and technical knowledge — the program offers exposure to fields like advanced manufacturing, computer systems engineering, and laser optics and photonics, and eligible Massachusetts residents can study at no cost. BusinessWest
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Maura T. Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll toured the BigE on Sept. 18—accompanied by TikTok influencer Keonte Henson, they sampled a chicken leg with 'The Bone Sauce' and other local treats inside the Massachusetts Building. Their visit highlighted a festive day at the state fair. MassLive
- ➤ Gov. Healey announced a partnership with Citizens Energy at the Ray Jordan Senior Center on Sept. 18—she detailed the Energy Affordability Independence and Innovation Act that will lower energy costs by $10 billion over the next 10 years. The initiative aims to reduce residents’ gas and electric bills across the state. MassLive
- ➤ On September 18 at 5:09 p.m., dozens became U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony held in Springfield, marking a significant milestone in their lives. The event honored each individual as they took an important step in embracing their new rights. Western Mass News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After losing at home to the Athletics on Thursday, the Red Sox now sit 1½ games ahead of Cleveland for the last playoff spot. The team faces nine games ahead — including matchups with Tampa Bay and Toronto — that will make it tough to secure a postseason berth. MassLive
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New England Grooming Show
12 PM – 9 AM — MassMutual Center — Registration required — A must-attend event for pet professionals featuring competitions to enhance your grooming skills.
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Shooting for Success
10 AM – 10 PM — Holyoke Community College — Community event — A transformative 3v3 tournament and career exploration experience empowering youth through sports.
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