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'Blippi: Join the Band Tour' coming to Springfield this December
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – One of the most beloved names in children's entertainment is heading to the stage in Springfield this December. 'Blippi: Join the Band Tour' will bring its music-packed, interactive live show to Symphony Hall on Friday, December 5, as part of its continued journey across North America. New England's first dual-launch straddle coaster to open at Six Flags New England Presented by MGM Springfield, the energetic stage show is tailored for children ages 2 to 7 and promises an afternoon of dancing, singing, laughter, and surprises with Blippi and his best friend Meekah. The tour, produced by Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment, encourages kids to join in the fun, whether they're drumming, strumming, or hopping along to the rhythm. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, with an exclusive presale for MGM Rewards members starting Thursday. 'Following the incredible response from families across the country, we're excited to bring 'Blippi: Join the Band Tour' back to the stage this Fall,' said Stephen Shaw, Founder and Co-CEO of Round Room Live. 'Blippi has become a cherished part of childhood for so many, and this live show captures that magic with the quality, interactivity, and joy families have come to expect from us. It's a special opportunity for kids to sing, dance, and make unforgettable memories alongside their favorite friend.' This performance features professional stage performers portraying Blippi and Meekah, bringing to life the colorful characters that have captured the hearts of young fans worldwide. Fans can also enhance their experience with a special Photo Experience ticket add-on, giving families the chance to snap a keepsake photo with Blippi. Blippi on Tour has already reached millions of children and families across the globe, including stops in the United Kingdom, Mexico, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Additional international stops are planned for 2025. Visit the MGM Springfield website for more information on the show and to see a full listing of future events. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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29-05-2025
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MGM Springfield updates employment numbers
SPRINGFIELD — The worker headcount at MGM Springfield remained largely unchanged in the early part of 2025 with 1,546 total employees. That's according to employment figures released by the casino this month in its quarterly report to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Those 1,546 employees were down slightly from the 1,562 reported in the fourth quarter of 2024. The figure a year ago in the first three months of 2024 was 1,505. Of the 1,546-person headcount for the first quarter, 984 were full time, 314 part time and 246 were on-call. The casino is hitting, or nearly hitting, its diversity goals with 804 minority employees working out to 52% of the total. The goal set by the state is 50%. Sixty-eight employees are veterans, about 45 of the total, beating the goal of 3%. MGM falls short on women hires with 639 or 41%. The goal is 50%. At a meeting last week, MGM pointed to success in hiring women for its security team, traditionally a male dominated field. The promise of 3,000 casino workers in Springfield — a number executives now say is unrealistic — was held out to voters as a reason to vote for legalized casinos. MGM hit the number once, briefly when it first opened in 2018. A more realistic goal, executives have said, is to grow to about 2,000 jobs. But hiring is driven by business needs, MGM has contended. The casino has open, unfilled positions now and touted tours given to Holyoke Community College, Manchester Community College and Springfield College students and its presence at career fairs hosted by UMass Hospitality and Westfield State University. MGM Springfield table games dealers and poker dealers voted in March 2024 to join the New England Joint Board UNITE HERE union but say MGM is refusing to negotiate. MGM management says a number of union representatives engaged in misconduct that interfered with employee choice and made a free and fair election impossible, so it is having the election reviewed. Gaming Commission grants Western Mass $3.2 million in casino mitigation funds Muffin thief or target of retaliation because of her disability? MGM cocktail server sues after firing As years pile on, investors who bought into dream of the Scuderi engine get anxious Read the original article on MassLive. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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27-05-2025
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A.J. Croce to play ARIA Ballroom at MGM Springfield this fall
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – At MGM Springfield, Americana singer A.J. Croce will be performing in the Aria Ballroom this fall. Train to perform at The Big E Arena in September The performance is on November 21 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10:00 a.m., and MGM rewards members can be among the first to secure tickets with pre-sale access starting on Thursday. The musician will be performing 'Croce Plays Croce,' a special night of music featuring a complete set of classics by his late father, Jim Croce, including hits such as 'Operator,' 'Time in a Bottle,' and 'Bad, Bad Leroy Brown.' A.J. Croce has performed for 30 years, touring with well-known artists like Willie Nelson, Lenny Kravitz, and Earth, Wind, and Fire. For more information on this concert and other upcoming events, visit WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-05-2025
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Muffin thief or target of retaliation because of her disability? MGM cocktail server sues after firing
SPRINGFIELD — A former cocktail server at MGM Springfield says she was targeted for abuse, retaliation, accusations of theft of a muffin and ultimately fired, all because she was living and working with multiple sclerosis. The MS diagnosis meant Jean Braga, now of Wethersfield, Connecticut, could only work four days out of a seven-day week and had to cut shifts short, leaving by 7 p.m., according to a suit filed last week in Hampden Superior Court in Springfield. MS breaks down the protective covering of nerves, often causing numbness, weakness, problems with walking and vision, and other symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic. In the suit, Braga names Blue Tarp Redevelopment Corp., doing business as MGM Springfield, and Braga's supervisor, Allison Brown, as defendants. Braga started with MGM in 2018 and was terminated Feb. 8, 2024. MGM will not comment on pending litigation, spokesperson Beth Ward said Tuesday. Braga asks the court for triple past and future lost pay, in accordance with state employment law, with damages for past and future emotional distress, as well as punitive damages. She also asks for her employment back. Braga's lawyer, Justin M. Murphy of Boston, didn't return calls for comment. Muffins, fruit and other food were set out in a break room for employees to enjoy, and the lawsuit relates anecdotes of workers filling bags and backpacks. The suit says no one was terminated or even corrected for taking the free food, except for Braga and others who also had work accommodations under the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. An unnamed MGM co-worker is quoted in the suit as saying: 'During pre-shift, our managers would say to other servers, 'We have to see what Jeanie (Braga) is going to do before we send servers home.' They would be upset that Jeanie would leave at 7 p.m. most days using PFML as she has a medical condition. Putting Jeanie's medical condition out there and her use of benefits was inappropriate to say the least.' A bar manager is quoted in the suit as saying: 'Brown would constantly complain about Braga using her PFML, stating how it would 'ruin the night' or 'mess up the floor.' There were times before the team update (Brown) would want to make bets on if Braga was going to use her PFML or not on that shift.' PFML, passed in 2021, provides flexibility in how employees schedule their leave to deal with their medical condition or issues faced by family members. Workers can take the leave all at once or a few days at a time per week, according to the state. As years pile on, investors who bought into dream of the Scuderi engine get anxious Veterans cemetery in Agawam draws families honoring Memorial Day tradition CDC: Lead from phone lines is highly concentrated in Springfield manhole muck Read the original article on MassLive.
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20-05-2025
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MGM Springfield generated more than $23M in gaming revenue in April
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has released the gaming revenue numbers for April, including sports wagering results. The combined Gross Gaming Revenue for the state's three casinos was approximately $102 million. Also, for April, just over $65 million in taxable sports wagering revenues were generated across seven online licensees and three in-person licensees. The Black Keys to perform at MassMutual Center as part of 2025 tour MGM Springfield took in $23.5 million in the combined table and slot games, paying $5.8 million in taxes to the state. Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield, and Encore Boston Harbor are licensed for sports wagering, which began on January 31, 2023. According to the Commission, $67.6 million has been paid to the state in total taxes and assessments from sports wagering. Since each casino opened, the Commonwealth has collected about $2.074 billion in taxes and assessments from PPC, MGM, and Encore. Read the full revenue reports on the MGC website. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
