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Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Worcester residents face hazardous icy conditions on untreated streets following a weekend of snow, freezing rains, and high winds, despite efforts by city crews. Telegram & Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Worcester's Lakeside Apartment redevelopment project receives a financial boost from the state to add new affordable apartments. MassLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clark University's Professor Raphael Rogers will discuss his book on celebrating diverse and inspiring portrayals of Black women and girls in children's literature on Feb. 25. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ WPI robotics engineers, funded by a $1.3 million NSF award, are developing an origami-inspired flexible robotic arm to aid wheelchair users in reaching and handling objects, enhancing their independence. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Jesse Lehman, a PhD candidate at UMass Chan Medical School, has been awarded the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award for his research on immune responses. UMass Chan Medical School
- ➤ Denten Park has been named the new CEO of Saint Vincent Hospital and Tenet Massachusetts, following Carolyn Jackson's departure. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Saint Vincent Hospital and MetroWest Medical Center announce Denten Park as the new CEO, following the resignation of the previous CEO. MassLive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Green Island Oyster Bar is set to open in Worcester's Canal District in June, offering a variety of seafood including oysters, lobster rolls, and fried fish. MassLive
- ➤ The Telegram & Gazette is conducting a reader poll to find the Best Date Night Restaurant in Central Massachusetts, inviting participants to vote for their favorites among 16 nominated establishments. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ A coastal Mediterranean restaurant named Vivienne is set to open at Worcester's Glass Tower, introduced by Niche Hospitality Group and aiming to transform the former bank space into an upscale dining experience. MassLive
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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Heavensgate Concert at Palladium
Experience the Heavensgate concert at the Palladium in Worcester, featuring a lineup of engaging performances.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sean Magwire Live Performance
Sean Magwire will be performing live at the Tree House Brewing Company in Charlton, MA.
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Academy of St Martin in the Fields Concert featuring Bruce Liu on Piano
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields, a renowned chamber orchestra, will perform works by Shostakovich, Haydn, and Copland with celebrated pianist Bruce Liu at Mechanics Hall.
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