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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024

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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A Springfield woman, after ten years of advocacy and overcoming personal challenges due to being deaf, secures a commitment to have guardrails installed outside her home to protect her family from car crashes.  Western Mass News
  • Pope Francis High School in Springfield hosted a 'Salute to Heroes' event to honor local law enforcement, Army National Guard, and Eversource workers, offering students insights into various community roles.  Western Mass News

CRIME NEWS

  • A 19-year-old from Springfield was found shot to death in the Liberty Heights neighborhood, identified by the Hampden District Attorney's office.  MassLive

ECONOMY NEWS

  • A conference in Springfield discusses Massachusetts ballot question 5 on raising the minimum wage for tipped employees, with officials and servers voting 'no.'  Western Mass News

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Richard E. Neal Cybersecurity Center of Excellence and the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center’s Western Regional Office will host a free online workshop on October 29 to educate businesses on protecting against cyber threats.  BusinessWest
  • Springfield Technical Community College received a $1 million grant from the MassMutual Foundation to support its School of Health and Patient Simulation.  Western Mass News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Early in-person voting in Springfield has seen a significant increase, with high turnout and positive observations on accessibility and voter engagement ahead of election day.  Western Mass News

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • White Lion Brewery to host a free Haunted Bar Takeover on Halloween, featuring a costume contest, beer pong, and live music, with space for the first 100 to reserve.  MassLive

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Massachusetts Sports & Entertainment Career Fair

    Meet hiring managers from various sports and entertainment organizations in Massachusetts, offering entry-level job and internship opportunities.

    Fri, 11/1/24

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  • Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones Concert

    Experience an engaging live performance by Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones at the John Boyle O'Reilly Club in Springfield.

    Fri, 11/8/24

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  • FallFest 2024 - Annual Educational Meeting

    Experience a wide range of educational programming for all ages, focusing on the bleeding disorders community with interactive sessions and family-friendly activities.

    Sat, 11/9/24

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  • Stargazing at the Observatory

    Experience a unique night of astronomy as Saturn and the Moon line up for a spectacular view through the rooftop telescope at Springfield Museums.

    Sun, 11/10/24

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  • Information Session on Springfield Prep's Associate Teacher Program

    Learn about Springfield Prep's Associate Teacher program designed for recent graduates aspiring to launch a career in education.

    Tue, 11/12/24

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  • ROAR! Comedy featuring Erin Maguire

    Experience an evening of laughter with comedian Erin Maguire at The Armory in MGM Springfield.

    Sat, 11/16/24

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  • Magic of Motown Concert at Springfield Symphony Hall

    Experience an enchanting evening filled with Motown music at the historic Springfield Symphony Hall.

    Fri, 11/22/24

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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