Good morning, Worcester.

Multiple local groups will hold a (Drop the Charges) event to support former councilor Etel Haxhiaj on Saturday, Jan.

31 from 1 to 2 p.m. outside the Northwestern District Attorney’s office at One Gleason Plaza in Northampton.

Worcester-based insurance tech firm Xceedance acquired Chicago company Marble Box, marking its entry into the agent and broker market.

Amy Peterson was named general manager of DCU Center in Worcester in January.

She will oversee day-to-day management of the 14,000-seat arena that welcomed 514,174 attendees in 2024 and hosts major events including concerts, expos, and sports games.

Town Fair Tire will ask the Zoning Board of Appeals on Feb.

2 to allow a new tire service at 540 West Boylston St; the company plans to use 12,100 sqft for service + keep 92 parking spots at a site that once housed Fortin’s Market and Halloween Outlet.

Alton Brown returns to Hanover Theatre with an intimate live show (An Evening of Alton Brown) at 7:30 p.m. on April 18; tickets go on sale starting Jan.

30 at the theatre box office or online.

Revolution 250 will hold a commemoration of Henry Knox’s Noble Train of Artillery on Jan.

31 in Worcester when a procession departs Elm Park at 12:30 p.m. and moves to Worcester Common for a one-cannon salute (parallel events will occur at Old Sturbridge Village on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1).

A daylong storm on Sunday brought over a foot of snow to the region as Worcester recorded 17.5 inches, causing schools and libraries to close on Monday and delaying trash pickup throughout the week.

Worcester officials could soon use a little-used state law to offer small businesses relief from some of the highest property taxes, with only 14 communities—including Auburn and Berlin—having adopted this exemption.

The potential measure targets tax breaks for local businesses.

UMass Chan hosted its 38th MLK tribute on Monday, Jan.

26 with keynote speaker Jennifer Bradford, MD, stressing service through advocacy and connection. The event honored Diabetic Foot and Community Health Clinics for the Underserved with its first-ever Chancellor Award to boost community health in Worcester.

UMass Chan opened an AI Assurance Lab to test new healthcare technology on different patient subgroups and providers.

The lab aims to show that these tools work well in real-world settings today.

Asmyra Construction of West Boylston plans a three story 40 unit apartment building at 1103 Millbury St. in Worcester.

The project includes a mix of one and two bedroom apartments and parking spaces and awaits stormwater management approval—hearing scheduled for Feb. 9.

Jim Wilson has selected top nominees (including last week's winner Makenna Donovan) for readers to vote on as Hometeam Boys' and Girls' Hockey Player of the Week following a poll with over 21,000 votes cast.

Voting is now open for local hockey fans to pick this week's standout performer.

Worcester Academy legend Sherry Levin — a Holy Cross sports icon — will launch her new 150-page book, Pre-Game: A Winning Mindset, with a signing on Feb.

14 at Holy Cross ahead of a women’s basketball game against Loyola.

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.

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.

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.

Lunar New Year Celebration

10 AM – 5 PM — EcoTarium — Entry fee applies — Celebrate the Lunar New Year with lively performances and engaging educational programs.

Lunar New Year Celebration

10 AM – 4 PM — Worcester Art Museum — Free admission — Celebrate the Year of the Horse with art, music, dance performances, and activities for all ages.

Cirque Kalabante

7-9 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket required — Experience an unforgettable night of thrilling performances with Cirque Kalabante.