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Worcester
Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jimmy Kang, a longtime club promoter, will take over Electric Haze operations in mid-Feb with plans to join current owners as a partner. The venue will diversify its events — adding a pizza slice window next door opening on Jan. 16. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Worcester State University, Framingham State University and Fitchburg State University have received more than $4 million under the SUCCESS program to help at-risk college students with tutoring, transportation, child care and other services. The state allocated $13 million to support over 16,000 students across nine state universities. Worcester Business Journal
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Littleton-based Hanscom Federal Credit Union has expanded onto Chesapeake Bay by acquiring The Peoples Bank, a Maryland credit union with seven branches on the Eastern Shore; the deal boosts Hanscom’s assets to about $2.1B and over 115,000 members while keeping all staff as Peoples Powered by Hanscom. Worcester Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former councilor Dennis Irish, known for pushing the arena naming rights deal, died Jan. 9 at his Florida home, city officials said. He served four terms and was a longtime spokesman for Saint Vincent Hospital and the Worcester Housing Authority. Telegram & Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rentschler Biopharma will produce VMX-C001 at its Milford facility to supply a Phase 3 clinical trial that starts early this year. The novel drug, developed by Netherlands-based VarmX, helps patients on blood thinners reduce severe bleeding during emergency surgeries. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Flu cases are rising in Worcester as UMass Memorial Health reported a 94% increase in cases since last October + experts urge vaccination to reduce severe illness. Mobile clinics at France's Barbershop and Akwabee Free Medical Program offer shots every second or third Thursday until April. Telegram & Gazette
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The Taylor Party: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
8-10:30 p.m. — Palladium — $ — Dance and sing along to all of Taylor Swift's iconic eras at this electrifying tribute party.
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Bingo Loco - Late Show
5-6:30 p.m. — Palladium — Ticketed event — Experience an interactive bingo party with live music, wild prizes, and high-energy performances.
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The Great Escape - Journey Tribute
8-11 p.m. — Rascals — $18-$25 — Experience the high-energy tribute to Journey that leaves fans eager for more.
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The Warped Tour Band with Dookie and All The Blink Things
8-11 p.m. — Rascals — $20-$27 — Enjoy a night of nostalgia with tribute performances to Green Day and Blink-182.
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