Good morning, Worcester.

Apna Bazar Farmers Market, an Indian and ethnic grocery store owned by Romy Selhi, is set to open its fourth location this June at the vacant Stop & Shop (539-571 Boston Turnpike) in Shrewsbury, offering new local options for shoppers.

Leonard Mercury escaped a psychiatric hold at Heywood Hospital in Gardner on Oct.

31, 2025, prompting his wife and Central Mass Search and Rescue volunteers to search until police spotted his body floating in Crystal Lake (located behind the hospital) on Wednesday.

Historical New Deal remnants, including WPA murals and restored sites, are on display in Worcester while the legacy of Frances Perkins (a noted local figure) was honored in the Maine Women's Hall of Fame on March 21.

The exhibits remind residents of the city's enduring connection to its past.

On March 26, Doris Kearns Goodwin spoke at Assumption University in Worcester and shared how lessons from history can guide civic collaboration.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian explained the importance of everyday citizens in shaping our community (emphasizing that change often starts at the grassroots level).

PhD candidate Hannah Rogers from UMass Chan Medical School received an NIH grant today for her research on how neurons use neuropeptides to drive food-seeking behavior.

The study uses C. elegans to help understand brain signaling for developing future treatments.

The Bruins (6-3) beat Minnesota on Saturday, boosting their Eastern Conference playoff rank with a three-point lead over Columbus and nine games left; their next contest is against Dallas on March 31 at 7 p.m.

Payton Tolle, a 6-foot-6 left-handed pitcher, made his fourth AAA start at Polar Park Sunday, striking out the first two batters and finishing 4 innings (71 pitches, 6 Ks) in a 10-8 loss to the Syracuse Mets.

The 23-year-old is eager to build on his spring training success.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

11 AM – 3 PM — DCU Center — Tickets required — Experience the ultimate family fun at this thrilling circus extravaganza.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.