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Worcester
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Uxbridge officer Stephen LaPorta was laid to rest on Jan. 15 at St. Mary Church, with hundreds of officers and local officials attending a two-hour funeral Mass. His badge was displayed and a radio end-of-watch tribute was given on Route 16. Telegram & Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The former director of marketing at the DCU Center was named as the new general manager at the local facility. He replaces Sandy Dunn, who retired in January after 30 years of leading the downtown arena and convention center. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Boston Scientific, a Marlborough-based medical device manufacturer, has signed a deal to acquire California-based Penumbra for $14.5 billion. The move adds to its series of acquisitions and aims to strengthen its healthcare product portfolio. Worcester Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today at City Hall, the City of Worcester and WPI signed an agreement to launch the Academic Civic Collaborative that will help local projects with a design focus—together with the newly announced Design and Community Partnership, which links WPI, the City and AIACM to benefit Worcester neighborhoods. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- ➤ Worcester State University hosted STEM events including the ACS Northeast Regional Meeting where over 400 attendees joined faculty workshops and celebrated a student poster award. The campus showcased its commitment to hands-on learning in chemistry and environmental research. Worcester State University
- ➤ Worcester State University and the University of Limerick launched a five-year agreement that allows high-achieving humanities and social science students to enter master’s programs in Europe directly, with BA Spanish Translation graduates gaining admission to UL’s Master of Arts in Translation — the plan runs through 2030 with annual reviews. Worcester State University
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A New York developer's plan for a 19-story tower with 225 units (about 100 more than originally proposed) raised concerns at a recent Zoning Board meeting over limited community input, parking, and landscaping plans. The board will revisit the project on Feb. 2 to address these issues. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kellen Looney of Auburn High filled in as goalie wearing former Thomas Gale (Worcester Railers) and Holy Cross gear, earning 21 saves during his debut at Horgan Rink and boosting his team's win over Mansfield. Telegram & Gazette
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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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A Midsummer Night's Dream
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience Shakespeare's enchanting tale of love and magic come to life.
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Be My BBQ Valentine Night with The Deloreans
9-11 p.m. — Firefly's BBQ — $5 Cover — Enjoy a night of brass-kickin' Rock and Soul from the 70s and 80s with The Deloreans.
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Lunar New Year Celebration
10 AM – 5 PM — EcoTarium — Entry fee applies — Celebrate the Lunar New Year with lively performances and engaging educational programs.
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