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Worcester
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ BBB CEO Lisa Swanson advises Worcester residents to clean up their digital lives and securely dispose of sensitive materials at a shredding event. The event will take place Saturday, Apr. 25 at the Central Community Branch YMCA from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Radio Worcester
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Corner Dive will open at 34 Green St. soon (the building housed two previous bars that closed in 2019 and 2025), though management has not yet verified details. MassLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Worcester librarians have assembled a list of 21 teen book contenders for the Massachusetts Teen Choice Book Award and placed them on display at Salem Square main branch (students in grades 7-12 can read the titles and vote online until September). Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ WSU professor Siri Colom is part of a podcast team whose series ‘When We All Get to Heaven’ about a San Francisco gay church amid the AIDS crisis has been nominated for a Peabody Award. Winners will be announced on April 23 with a celebration scheduled on May 31. Worcester State University
- ➤ A recent city report shows that in 2025 no teacher made the top 500 public employees; highest-earning teacher Colleen Kelley (earning $136,163) ranked 528th while over 150 police officers earned more. School committee members say low teacher pay amid rising living costs may push educators away. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Hall recommended pausing the specialized stretch code for new construction with stricter energy-efficiency rules, a proposal opposed by the Green Worcester Advisory Committee amid climate goal concerns. The 20-month pause until Jan. 1, 2028+ aims to ease developers’ cost struggles while sustaining the city’s net zero ambitions. Telegram & Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Saint Vincent Cancer Center now offers advanced treatment technology that cuts radiation therapy time from 45 minutes to under 5 minutes while protecting vital organs during procedures such as breast cancer care. Director Patricia Ellis urges residents to get screenings +including colorectal, mammogram, and lung tests+ to catch cancer early. Radio Worcester
- ➤ Researchers at UMass Chan Medical School are testing a rapid HPV screening process that delivers results in about 30 minutes (a potential game changer for cervical cancer prevention) as part of an early-stage study by the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center. The approach could reduce barriers and speed up follow-up care. UMass Chan Medical School
- ➤ Behavioral Concepts opened the Littleton Learning Center at 295 Foster St. to offer in-person and at-home applied behavior analysis, early intervention, social skills programs, and parent education for children with autism and individuals with Down syndrome, serving families from Littleton, Acton, Ayer, Boxborough, Carlisle, Groton, and Harvard. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ A new study by WPI researcher Angela Incollingo Rodriguez shows that stepping on the scale can stress patients and raise blood pressure, as 190 college students had higher readings during mock visits — the research in Stigma and Health raises questions about weighing practices. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ City Manager Eric Batista is asking the City Council to approve a 10-year tax-increment exemption for a 197-apartment project at 39 Green Island Blvd in the Canal District near Polar Park, which would save GFI Partners $1.4M. Construction is expected to begin this summer and finish by fall. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Developer Anthony Rossi plans to begin construction on a 90-unit apartment complex at 120 Washington St. in the Canal District this fall. Rossi expects to apply for a permit in about seven to eight weeks (with 18 months needed to complete the project). MassLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kyle Kaczuwka earned his 100th hit (3-for-4 with three doubles and two runs) on Saturday at Dunkin' Park during Ware’s 19-5 win over Monson. The team will face Hampshire on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Westhampton. MassLive
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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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2026 Latin American Business Expo
12-4 p.m. — DCU Center — Free entry — Explore a vibrant fusion of business, culture, and opportunities at the Latin American Business Expo.
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Worcester Princess Day
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — AC Hotel Worcester — Ticket required — Experience a magical day with princesses featuring photos, songs, crafts, and games.
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PCB EAST Conference & Exhibition
April 28 - May 1 — DCU Center — Registration details to be confirmed — A key event for the electronics industry featuring networking, presentations, and exhibits from top companies.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Thomas Jefferson
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