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Worcester
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Worcester biotech startup 3X Genetics raised $3.16 million toward its planned $4 million seed round Saturday, fueling local expansion — the firm will use the funds to support research and innovation. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Lifeward completed its $47 million deal to acquire protein drug delivery technology from Oramed Pharmaceuticals’ subsidiary Oratech after shareholders approved the deal on March 12 — the Marlborough-based company issued shares, warrants, and convertible notes for nearly half its equity. Worcester Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Worcester officials approved $500k to preserve the 10 murals in Norton Hall and may relocate them to the Worcester Art Museum for public display. Saint-Gobain will match the funds, and project plans will be set over the next 24 months — experts say the task is complex. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clark University announced on Friday, March 27 that its Frances L. Hiatt School of Psychology will offer a new two-year Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling program in Worcester with enrollment available in Fall, the program meets licensing standards and includes a 100-hour practicum and 600-hour internship. This Week In Worcester
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state has begun transitioning from battery-powered E-ZPass transponders to free, cost-saving stickers for new and replacement accounts. MassDOT says customers who already use transponders do not need to act as the phased switch is expected to save roughly $115,000 per month. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Gov. Healey and AG Campbell announced a plan that may yield $900M in refunds and $100M in annual savings for New England ratepayers after a FERC order cut utility returns + Eversource, serving Worcester, said it plans to appeal. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Retailers like Amazon & Dick's Sporting Goods offer spring deals on golf clubs, rangefinders, and apparel, letting local golfers save on top gear. Worcester shoppers can refresh their equipment ahead of the Masters in April as prices adjust during the season. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Meteorologist Kristina Shalhoup interviewed WooSox president Charles Steinberg at Polar Park on Friday ahead of the opening day against the Syracuse Mets with a first pitch at 4:05 p.m. The team entered the season following a 79-71 finish last year. 7 News Boston
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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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Adirondack Thunder at Worcester Railers
11:05 a.m. — Worcester Railers HC — Check for ticket prices — Watch thrilling ECHL action as the Railers face off against the Thunder.
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