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Worcester
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Worcester native Samantha Rose Valletta produces and acts in the indie film Watching Mr. Pearson, which will debut at Somerville Theatre on April 19, 20 and 21. The film follows a touching story of a fading Hollywood star with Q&A sessions planned after screenings. Telegram & Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts residents earned the highest hourly wage in New England as of December 2025, making $42.90 an hour, up from $42.00 in June 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Connecticut and Rhode Island reported lower wages, while national figures show Washington workers earn more. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WEJA and MassBudget are hosting a forum on state education funding at Claremont Academy (15 Claremont St.) today at 6 p.m. Attendees can RSVP to join a discussion on how funding changes will impact Worcester schools while childcare and dinner are provided. This Week In Worcester
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Electric vehicle chargers will be installed on Russell Street near Elm Park, Sever, Oberlin, and Vernon Streets near Vernon Hill Park this summer or early fall. Funded by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, they will go live once National Grid + finalizes transformer plans and technical details. Telegram & Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The cardiology fellows from St. Vincent Hospital won the American College of Cardiology Jeopardy-style contest in New Orleans after beating 40 teams, bringing pride to their Worcester community. They balanced contest preparation with intensive patient care during their fellowship. Radio Worcester
- ➤ WPI researchers in Worcester developed a 1.6 mm flexible optical fiber that can be steered through an endoscope to treat voice box tumors, testing it in a 3D-printed larynx and reaching 81% of targets that were hard to access. The device may offer an outpatient option for patients who cannot use general anesthesia. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- ➤ Worcester Community Midwifery is working on buying property for a new birth center as local providers try to fill health care gaps after nearby facility closures. The development comes as freestanding birth centers statewide face challenges with low reimbursement rates (including the only center in Massachusetts at risk of closing). Worcester Business Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Plans to transform the former Leicester Country Club (est. 1894) call for 192 apartments and 98 townhomes. The Arlington-based developers will present their proposal to the Planning Board on April 21 for a project on a 200-acre site east of the Walmart Supercenter. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Patrick Sandoval, a Red Sox pitcher, threw his first rehab pitch since elbow surgery on April 8 at Polar Park. He pitched 3⅓ innings with three hits and walks and said he was grateful to be back (he will resume rehab in Nashville in six days). Telegram & Gazette
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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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Dog Man - The Musical
6-9 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Enjoy a delightful theatrical experience with Dog Man brought to life in this exciting musical.
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Bat Out of Hell
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket info available — Experience the iconic rock musical inspired by Jim Steinman's music.
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Jay Webb Concert
7-11 p.m. — Palladium — Cost TBD — Country artist Jay Webb delivers heartfelt songs reflecting his Southern roots.
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