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Worcester
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Market on Exchange returns downtown on Sunday, April 12 with vendors, live music + a renewed focus on community and walkability. Organizer Julia Moriconi hopes the event will boost downtown engagement and serve new local residents with diverse offerings. Radio Worcester
- ➤ Girls on the Run Worcester (growing from 69 to 1,400 participants) will host its Sneaker Soiree fundraiser on Thursday, Apr. 9 to build confidence and life skills in young girls. Radio Worcester
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UMass Chan Medical School has four finalists slated to replace retiring Dr. Michael Collins, with Dr. David McManus meeting the community yesterday and the other candidates scheduled for campus visits today through April 3 (details pending). University President Martin Meehan will choose one finalist to recommend to the Board of Trustees. Telegram & Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Phase I study at UMass Chan showed that the human monoclonal antibody TNX-4800 safely maintained protective blood levels against Lyme disease, and a Phase 2 trial will begin in early 2027 pending FDA clearance (data presented at the World Vaccine Congress). UMass Chan Medical School
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Ten three-unit properties in the Elm Park area near WPI were listed for $9.9 million on March 31 + they are renovated and fully occupied with over $1 million in annual gross income. Owners plan to sell them in parts as they shift from residential to commercial real estate. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The International, a private club in Bolton, opened its redesigned course The Pines for members last year. The par 71 course, reimagined by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, uses fescue grass and indigenous features (such as a Quarry and Wizard Tree) to blend historic charm with modern playability. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ St. John's Prep tennis team, powered by returning stars John DeAngelis + Rudr Malayya, seeks a three-peat after sweeping Saint John's and will face BC High today. MassLive
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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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Des Rocs Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Palladium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the gritty, infectious rock sound of New York City singer-songwriter Des Rocs.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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