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Friday, March 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday evening a man was injured when a rusted piece of metal fell on his head in the Federal Plaza Garage in downtown Worcester—he received eight staples to close his wound and the stairwell was closed pending an inspection on Friday. Telegram & Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Worcester-based video game firm Petricore released a new mixed-reality game called Mythic Realms on Meta Quest devices on Thursday, March 13. The game costs $19.99 and is rated for ages 10 and up—developed by a team that includes four Becker College graduates. This Week In Worcester
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Worcester Magazine will now print as a broadsheet instead of a tabloid, but its writers and stories remain the same. The change is for easier printing and distribution (following long-term shifts in the paper’s style). Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Local events on March 16 offer several choices for area residents. Amy Engelhardt presents her one-act show 'IMPACT' at First Congregational Church at 2 p.m., the Assabet Valley Mastersingers perform Mendelssohn’s Elijah at St. John's High School at 3:30 p.m.—The Poet's Cauldron hosts an open mic at the White Room at 6 p.m. and comedian Sebastian Maniscalco begins his 'It Ain't Right' tour at the DCU Center at 7 p.m. with tickets from $20 to $48.60. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Lisa Clark, a pastry chef at Peppers Artful Events in Northborough, is on Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship that started Monday at 8 p.m. EST and offers a $25,000 prize plus a feature in Food Network Magazine—she said she wants to show her daughter she can do anything she dreams of. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester announced a freeze on hiring and spending and cancelled offers for a biomedical science doctorate program because of uncertainty over NIH funding—current students are not affected and impacted applicants can try again later. MassLive
- ➤ Student employees from Clark University began a strike Thursday over low wages and inconsistent hours as they seek a card-check neutrality agreement to unionize with Teamsters Local 170—about 700 workers in areas like admissions, library, and athletics are affected while the school has not yet responded. The action will continue until the university addresses their demands. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State police have chosen a site in Marlborough for a new crime lab after proposals were reviewed by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance — Worcester lost out on a bid from Madison Properties. The lab is expected to open in November 2026 and will offer 180,000 to 200,000 square feet for labs, evidence and records storage, and meeting areas. Telegram & Gazette
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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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Clue - A New Comedy
6:30-8 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Cost info not available — Unravel the mystery of murder in this comedic twist on a classic tale.
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