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Saturday, February 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Central Massachusetts offers numerous family-friendly events from ice skating and snow tubing to museum workshops during February vacation.  Telegram & Gazette
  • Local high school and college basketball teams have come together to raise awareness and support for children battling cancer and rare diseases, including 9-year-old Autumn who is fighting Fanconi anemia.  Telegram & Gazette
  • Dr. Kumait Jaroje, a Worcester-based doctor, faces harassment, including vandalism, after his gold-wrapped Cybertruck became inadvertently associated with controversial political symbols.  MassLive

CRIME NEWS

  • Police in Worcester seized weapons and arrested Brian Rodriguez for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition during a search warrant operation.  This Week in Worcester
  • In a Worcester murder trial, jurors listened to surveillance audio of the gunshots that killed a Boston man in 2020, with evidence suggesting the involvement of Jacob Grice and Amber Gravel in planning and executing the ambush.  Telegram & Gazette

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Worcester announces a winter parking ban effective 3 PM Saturday due to a forecast of 4-6 inches of snow, including free municipal garage parking and adjusted trash collection.  This Week In Worcester

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Worcester City Council and city administration decide not to investigate councilors' complaints of a toxic work environment.  MassLive

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Self-Love and Empowerment Event 2025

    This event focuses on self-love and personal growth, featuring workshops, meditation sessions, and wellness classes, while supporting local nonprofit organizations.

    Sun, 2/16/25

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  • Westborough Lunar New Year Celebration 2025

    The Westborough Lunar New Year Celebration features cultural performances, delicious food, and family-friendly activities to celebrate the Year of the Snake.

    Sat, 2/22/25

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  • Heavensgate Concert at Palladium

    Experience the Heavensgate concert at the Palladium in Worcester, featuring a lineup of engaging performances.

    Sun, 2/23/25

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  • Community Board Game Night at Whole Foods Market

    This event is a gathering for board game enthusiasts to connect and play games in a café setting at Whole Foods Market, Shrewsbury.

    Mon, 2/24/25

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  • VentureMeets Business Networking Night in Worcester, MA

    VentureMeets is a networking event that connects entrepreneurs, business professionals, and students in Worcester, offering opportunities for knowledge sharing and building supportive business relationships.

    Wed, 2/26/25

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  • Create Floral Pins at Flora in Winter 2025

    Attend a creative workshop to make your own decorative floral pin inspired by the floral arrangements at the Worcester Art Museum.

    Thu, 2/27/25

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  • Moon Boot Lover Live with The Z3

    Moon Boot Lover will be performing an exciting mix of rock, funk, and soul, opening for The Z3, a Zappa tribute band, at Electric Haze in Worcester.

    Fri, 2/28/25

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  • Ian Bostridge in Concert with Julius Drake

    Acclaimed British tenor Ian Bostridge performs a lieder recital featuring the poetry of Shakespeare set to music by composers including Schubert and Britten, accompanied by pianist Julius Drake.

    Sun, 3/2/25

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  • Worcester Spring Home Show 2025

    The Worcester Spring Home Show at the DCU Center offers homeowners and renovation enthusiasts a chance to explore the latest in home improvement trends and connect with exhibitors like Interlock Metal Roofing.

    Fri, 3/7/25

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  • Sean Magwire Live Performance

    Sean Magwire will be performing live at the Tree House Brewing Company in Charlton, MA.

    Sat, 3/8/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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