Monday, December 23rd, 2024

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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2024 Toy for Joy drive, supporting children this holiday season, is in its final days, urging donations by Christmas Eve to reach its goal of aiding 1,600 families and between 3,500 and 4,000 children. MassLive
- ➤ The YMCA of Greater Springfield celebrated the holiday spirit by hosting a pancakes with Santa event. Western Mass News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Albany Berkshire Ballet celebrated its 50th annual Nutcracker performance at Symphony Hall, featuring local and international dancers in a family-oriented holiday tradition. Western Mass News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts state universities will receive $14M from the fiscal year 2025 budget to fund programs aimed at improving graduation rates of historically underserved students, following successful outcomes in community colleges. MassLive
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A bench was dedicated at Mason Square during World Basketball Day to commemorate the site of the first-ever basketball game, with notable attendees including Julius Erving. Western Mass News
- ➤ World Basketball Day was celebrated with two special games at the MassMutual Center, highlighting basketball's global appeal. Western Mass News
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ROAR! Comedy Featuring James Dorsey
Enjoy an evening of comedy at the ROAR! Comedy Club, which welcomes audiences aged 16 and above with adult supervision for those under 18.
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Welcome To My Psyche EP Launch Concert
Get ready to dive deep into the mind of Taija New at the electrifying album launch concert for "Welcome To My Psyche" at Snookers Billiards - The Break Live Entertainment Venue on 1791 Boston Rd. Springfield, MA! This isn’t just any event; it’s a full-on immersive experience that you won’t want to miss.
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Comedy Show featuring Jon Rudnitsky at MGM Springfield
Jon Rudnitsky, recognized for his roles in various films and TV series, will perform a live comedy show at MGM Springfield.
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Jon Rudnitsky Stand-Up Comedy at MGM Springfield
Comedian Jon Rudnitsky, known for his appearances on SNL and various popular series and films, will perform live at MGM Springfield.
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