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Worcester
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WBJ has inducted its 2026 Hall of Fame honorees (Jeff Crowley and Carolyn Stimpson from Wachusett Mountain, Liz Hamilton from the Boys and Girls Club, Kurt Isaacson from Spectrum Health, and Polly Tatum from her law office), raising the total to 36 professionals recognized for longstanding community contributions. Worcester Business Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Aubuchon is growing fast through buying new locations — it is opening more stores and fixing up its current one — to serve our community better. The campaign continues as the company expands its reach. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Danielle Jurema Lederman of Bowditch and Dewey advised local employers that under the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act, companies with more than 25 employees must list pay ranges in job postings and provide pay information to current employees on request, with two business days to correct errors to avoid penalties. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ For-profit employers can apply for workforce training grants — ranging from $10,000 to $125,000 — available on a rolling basis to boost skills and profitability; Rich Frenette’s Leominster-based Workforce Training Solutions helps local businesses choose training programs with up to 24 months to complete courses. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Worcester vinegar maker Vargas is raising $1.5M for new facilities as his craft-made vinegar gains national interest — its products now appear on grocery shelves and the planned expansion will boost production capacity. Worcester Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dine Out Boston’s winter edition offers nearly 200 restaurants with discounted prix fixe menus and showcases 17 first-time spots, including Alma Gaucha Worcester at 526 Main St. The culinary event began Sunday and will run through Saturday, March 7, offering options for dine-in+takeout. MassLive
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Integrated Pension Services acquired Worcester-based BDS Consulting Group to expand its scale by about 50% (including all client relationships and staff). BDS founder Jill Whittredge will support the transition as the firm retains its branding until it rebrands to IPS within 12 months. Worcester Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Assabet's Alex Wellburn received 197 votes in last week's Hometeam Hockey Player of the Week poll, beating Grafton's Emerson Petrie with 174 votes and Giana Samalis with 116 votes based on coaches' reports. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Hometeam Girls' Basketball, presented by the YMCA of Central Massachusetts, named Lexie Thibault as last week’s Player of the Week after readers cast over 29,000 votes on Feb. 23. Contestants from Douglas, Oakmont, Millbury, and others competed in the poll. Telegram & Gazette
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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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