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Worcester
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Restaurant Week will begin on Monday, Feb. 23 in seven communities including Worcester. The event will run until Sunday, March 8 with 37 restaurants offering three-course meals for $29.26 and seven venues featuring a premium menu for $34.26. MassLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ American Eagle Outfitters will close its Devens distribution center at 64 Jackson Road this spring, laying off 103 workers between April 12 and May 6 as it shifts focus to its lifestyle brands. Telegram & Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Dead of Winter Horror Film Festival is postponed due to a security concern (which is being addressed) and forecasted bad weather; the event originally set for Feb. 21-22 at the DCU Center will be rescheduled, and all purchased tickets will remain valid. Telegram & Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Compensation costs for private industry workers in the Boston-Worcester region increased 3.6% in 2025, driven by wages + salaries as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rise slightly exceeded the national rate and marked a steady jump from 2.6% in 2024. Worcester Business Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A judge ruled that Saint Vincent Hospital (in Worcester) breached 14 labor practices between February 2022 and September 2023. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Nichols men's basketball assistant coach Ian DelleChiaie (from Shrewsbury) is fighting stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma with ongoing chemo and surgeries, and he remains active with the team despite his illness. He was diagnosed on Aug. 15 and now explores further treatment with a possible stem cell transplant. Telegram & Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ I Love Frankie's, a takeout-only pizza shop at 90 Providence Street, is drawing pizza fans from across the region; owner Frank Abbatecola uses New York and Colorado influences to craft recipes like grandma-style pizza and steak and cheese sandwiches made with fresh in-house baked bread. MassLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Data released Tuesday by The Warren Group showed that January home sales slowed across Central Mass, with Worcester reporting 53 sales down from 67 and median prices falling to $410,000 following an inventory shortage. Middlesex County recorded 463 sales—a drop of 11.4% from last January. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ A historic office building in downtown Worcester was awarded $3.6 million in tax credits to be converted into 198 homes under a state program to turn vacant offices into housing. The project will boost local housing and help revitalize the area. Worcester Business Journal
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Aaron Diehl Trio Performance
8:00 p.m. — Prior Performing Arts Center — Ticket information not provided — Experience the sophisticated musical blend of jazz and classical with the acclaimed Aaron Diehl Trio.
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Back In Black - AC/DC Tribute Concert
8-11 p.m. — Rascals — Ticket prices vary — Rock out to the electrifying tribute to AC/DC while enjoying the lively atmosphere of Rascals.
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Worcester Spring Home Show
4 PM – 1 PM — DCU Center — Free entry — Discover innovative home improvement ideas and connect with local experts to transform your space.
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Colin Quinn Live
7-9 p.m. — Tuckerman Hall — $49 – $59 — Experience a night of laughter with comedian Colin Quinn as he brings his stand-up show to Worcester.
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Irish Seisiun in Worcester
4-7 p.m. — Hibernian Cultural Center — Free entry — Experience live Irish music and the best craic in the city with musicians welcome to join in.
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Speak Easy Story Night
7:30-11:59 p.m. — Ralph's Diner — $10 — Share your raw and true stories on stage with a guiding theme.
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The Super 70's Rock Show featuring Super Trans AM
8-11 p.m. — Off The Rails — Tickets starting at $30.50 — Experience a nostalgic journey through the iconic rock anthems of the 1970s.
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Mid-Century and Beyond Part II on the Mighty Wurlitzer
2-5 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticketed entry — Experience nostalgic tunes played on the iconic Mighty Wurlitzer organ with Dr. Kleefield.
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Brandenburg Concertos by The Sebastians
8-10 p.m. — Mechanics Hall — Ticket info not provided — Experience Bach's timeless Brandenburg Concertos performed by a renowned early music ensemble.
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Papercut - A Tribute to Linkin Park
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Palladium — Ticket pricing available — Experience the energetic tribute to Linkin Park and relive classic hits.
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