Tuesday, March 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance reports a significant shortage of affordable and permanent supportive housing in Worcester, exacerbating homelessness, especially among seniors and due to low vacancy rates and high rents. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Worcester and Boston commuters can now use Amtrak's Lakeshore Limited for travel between the two cities, offering a faster alternative to the MBTA commuter rail. MassLive
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A train carrying ethanol derailed in Worcester without causing injuries, leaks, or public threat, and recovery efforts are underway. MassLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Worcester Police officer was charged with assault following an altercation at a youth indoor soccer game in Northborough. This Week in Worcester
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Worcester's Regional Chamber of Commerce and Auxilium are collaborating to host the inaugural StartUp Week from April 8-10, aiming to spotlight the city as a burgeoning entrepreneurial hub with events including an innovation crawl and a collegiate pitch competition. Worcester Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Worcester Polytechnic Institute was designated a Research 1 institution, reflecting its significant research investment and doctoral output, after spending $66 million on research and awarding 88 doctoral degrees. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- ➤ UMass Chan Medical School is assembling a working group to ensure compliance with DEI initiatives amidst changing federal policies, maintaining its commitment to diversity and health care improvement. Worcester Business Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Worcester Polytechnic Institute is developing a robotic technology to improve kidney transplant screening, aiming to save lives by ensuring more donated kidneys are viable for transplant. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
SPORTS NEWS
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Acres Live in Concert
Experience a live performance by Acres at the Palladium in Worcester.
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Guinness Celtic 5K Race
The Guinness Celtic 5K is a lively Irish-themed race held in Worcester, MA, welcoming both runners and walkers before the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
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Sesame Street Live: An All-Singing, All-Dancing Spectacular
The beloved characters from Sesame Street, including Cookie Monster and Elmo, perform in a vibrant live show filled with music and dance.
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Stick to Your Guns Concert
Stick to Your Guns will perform live at the Palladium, coinciding with the release of their new album KEEP PLANTING FLOWERS.
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Party101 Featuring DJ Matt Bennett
The Party101 event with DJ Matt Bennett will take place at the Palladium in Worcester, MA, offering an evening of music and entertainment.
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Troy Mercy Concert
1-5 p.m. — Starlite Gallery — BBQ available — Experience the bold sounds of the Boston duo TROY & HADLEY as they bring their 21st Century Brave New Blues to Southbridge.
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On-Site Tour of Senior Living Awards
9 AM - 7 PM | The Overlook | Free entry | Explore a premier senior living community celebrated for its exceptional care and engaging activities.
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NEWWA Spring Conference and Exhibition
6 PM – 6 PM — DCU Center — Registration fee applies — Connect with 3,000 industry professionals at this premier water works event.
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MAAPS School Conference for Special Education Professionals
9 AM – 12 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston - Westborough — $50 early bird; $75 after March 1 — A professional conference connecting school representatives with admissions teams from over 50 special education schools.
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Sonic Bomb Live Concert
8 PM – 2 AM — Ralph's Diner — 21+ entry — A night of electrifying performances featuring Sonic Bomb, Inverter, and Tree at a historic venue.
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