Springfield Morning News Logo Springfield Morning News

Sunday, December 21st, 2025

SHARE

Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Sonia Rivera, who battled homelessness since her teens, now lives in a supportive housing studio in Springfield and is focused on reuniting with her children, while local agencies worry that HUD funding cuts may soon reduce the program's capacity.  MassLive

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Springfield Thunderbirds won their fourth straight road game Saturday at Bojangles Coliseum by defeating the Charlotte Checkers 3-1, with Matt Luff scoring an overtime winner (and goalie Vadim Zherenko making key saves).  MassLive

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • New England's Funniest Comedy Showcase

    8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticketed event — Experience a night of big laughs and fresh voices from New England's top comics.

    Fri, 12/26/25

    View event
  • Harlem Globetrotters

    7-8:30 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Tickets from $46 — Experience the unforgettable antics and incredible basketball skills of the Harlem Globetrotters.

    Mon, 12/29/25

    View event
  • ROAR! New Year's Eve Showcase

    6-9 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket required — Enjoy a night of laughs with local comedians as you countdown to 2026.

    Wed, 12/31/25

    View event
  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins at Springfield Thunderbirds

    3:05 – 4:35 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement as local hockey action heats up with the Thunderbirds facing off against the Penguins.

    Mon, 1/19/26

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

I write to discover what I know.

~ Flannery O'Connor

About Springfield Morning News

Welcome to the Springfield Morning News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Springfield, Massachusetts community. If you like the Springfield Morning News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Springfield.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Springfield and across Massachusetts. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

Community, delivered

Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Subscribe to Springfield Morning News

A free Springfield community newsletter.

Daily local news
We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
6AM City
A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here