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Worcester
Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Leominster firm founded in 2019 and serving Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Vermont has been named the sponsor of the DCU Center pavilion. Local officials said the partnership is expected to boost the venue’s community profile. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Rio Viejo Cocina De Mexico, Worcester’s newest Mexican restaurant, is open for business today. Worcester Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Worcester Technical High student used a shop tool as a weapon when a fight broke out between two ninth graders on March 25, with no injuries reported as police responded and school officials planned to review safety protocols. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A research team led by WPI's Nitin J. Sanket (reported in Science Robotics) has created an ultrasound system with AI that lets small drones navigate through fog, smoke, and dust for search-and-rescue missions. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Paul Matthews of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau released a report on boosting ridership on the rail line connecting Worcester & Framingham as it calls for regional collaboration on service improvements and key projects, including the Allston Multimodal Project. Radio Worcester
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ GVC, a Worcester developer, proposed converting the former Tanela Restaurant site at 525 Hartford Turnpike into a 12,000 sqft commercial building and 250 housing units with an access road from Route 20 (hearings were on Jan. 8 and Feb. 5) and will review the plan April 2. Worcester Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ USA TODAY recognized WooSox’s Polar Park as the sixth best minor league ballpark and its mascot, Smiley Ball, as the third best nationwide. The awards highlight recent upgrades at Polar Park — like a new canopy over Hanover Deck — and celebrate the team’s growing community spirit ahead of spring games. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ WooSox manager Chad Tracy appeared on Cassell’s Corner today to discuss plans for the upcoming season. He shared details of player training and game strategies — offering insight into how the team will approach its first games. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Former Shrewsbury defensive end Cooper Ackerman transferred from UConn to Holy Cross in January for more game time and to be closer to home. He joined teammates at practice and will look to impact the Crusaders ahead of the season opener on Aug. 29 against Lehigh. Telegram & Gazette
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NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship - Worcester Regional
8 PM – 4 AM — DCU Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience collegiate hockey excitement as four Division I teams compete for glory.
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NEWWA Spring Conference and Exhibition
8 a.m. – 12 a.m. — DCU Center — Admission costs vary — Connect with 3,000 water works professionals at this key industry event.
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Parsons Dance Company Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the artistry of movement with the renowned Parsons Dance Company.
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Peppa Pig: My First Concert
6-9 p.m. — Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Check for ticket information — A delightful musical experience for young fans of Peppa Pig.
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Annual Easter Egg Hunt
10 AM – 1 PM — Waters Farm — Registration required — Enjoy a fun-filled day with egg hunts, games, and local vendors at Waters Farm.
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
11 AM – 3 PM — DCU Center — Tickets required — Experience the ultimate family fun at this thrilling circus extravaganza.
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Who Is Eartha Mae?
2-5 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live performance from Eartha Mae at a renowned Worcester venue.
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Bingo Mingle
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Courthouse Brew Co — Free entry — A lively evening of Bingo filled with laughs and opportunities to meet new people.
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The Living Tombstone Concert
8-11 p.m. — Palladium — $85-143 — Experience the energetic sounds of The Living Tombstone live in Worcester's iconic venue.
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Alton Brown's Culinary Variety Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Check venue for pricing — A night of cooking, comedy, music, and science with Alton Brown.
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