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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Leicester Public Schools dedicated their Evening of the Arts to honor 19-year-old Kaylana Ryan, a beloved student who died in February when her heart stopped—linked to Marfan’s Syndrome. Teachers and students wore colorful ribbons and played her favorite music to keep her memory alive. MassLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chick-fil-A will open a second Worcester restaurant at 99 Stafford St by demolishing the closed Walgreens pharmacy—this site plan was approved on April 9 and is part of a plan to add up to 15 new Massachusetts locations by the end of 2027. Telegram & Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Food pantries in Central Mass are struggling after USDA canceled $3.4 million in TEFAP funds in March as rising food prices have doubled usage in Uxbridge and Northbridge. The Worcester County Food Bank canceled 17 shipments and will spend $475,000 on food—officials worry further SNAP cuts may worsen the shortage. MassLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Governor Healey visited UMass Chan Medical School and warned that NIH funding cuts have already withheld $30 million and may jeopardize another $50 million—leading the school to reduce class sizes and pause hiring as vital research is affected. Spectrum News 1
- ➤ At the Public Safety Committee meeting on April 15, Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier spent 35 minutes criticizing the DOJ report for being flawed, incomplete and lacking context while he described several reforms already underway. The meeting also reviewed documents that outlined measures such as additional training and updated policies in response to the probe of the department's actions between 2018 and 2022. This Week In Worcester
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at WPI's Medical FUSION Lab have developed a new robot that scans donor kidneys in under 10 minutes to check if they are healthy for donation—its camera arm maps the kidney to help surgeons decide which parts are good and which are not. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Beth Songer, a Six Star Finisher from Sterling, will run her third Boston Marathon on April 21st—she will follow this by running the Big Sur International Marathon six days later on April 27th as part of her goal to complete marathons in every state. Her journey began in 2014 after the Boston Marathon bombing—an event that sparked her passion for long-distance running. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Assumption University student Conrad Miller-Fabregas will throw the ceremonial first pitch at a Red Sox game on Friday and run in the 129th Boston Marathon for Special Olympics MA later in the week—he was honored at a send-off party and aims to inspire others with his advocacy for autism awareness. Spectrum News 1
- ➤ Worcester's Kathy Murphy, a longtime runner (Doherty High grad), will run her 18th Boston Marathon on April 21 from Hopkinton as she raises funds for a family member with the Mass General Hospital Marathon Team. She has maintained her training despite a recent foot injury and plans to keep running until age 70. Telegram & Gazette
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Spring Spectacular Egg Hunt 2025
9-10 a.m. — Berlin Farms — Ticket required — A delightful egg hunt and family fun await with games, crafts, and visits with the Easter Bunny.
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Joe Samba Live Concert
4-8 p.m. — Off The Rails — Tickets from $37.71 — Enjoy an evening of music with Joe Samba at Worcester's vibrant venue.
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Poetorium Too at TidePool Bookshop
5-7 p.m. — TidePool Bookshop — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of poetry featuring three local poets and an open mic session.
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The Awesome 80’s Prom featuring Debbie Gibson
7 PM – 2 AM — Mechanics Hall — $45+ — Experience a monumental throwback party with live music and special guest Debbie Gibson!
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Toledo Mud Hens at Worcester Red Sox
4:05-8:05 p.m. — Polar Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting showdown between the Toledo Mud Hens and Worcester Red Sox.
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Through the Listening Glass
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Museum of Worcester — Cost info not provided — Escape with the ethereal, other-worldly sound of the Glass Armonica.
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Judy Collins Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the stunning voice of Grammy award-winner Judy Collins as she performs timeless folk classics.
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Lunch & Learn: HR Essentials for Startups
12:00 – 1:30 PM — WorcLab Incubator & Coworking space — Free — Gain essential HR insights tailored for startups in an interactive session.
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Northeast Section IFT Food Industry Expo
Various times — DCU Center — Entry ticket fees apply — Check out the latest innovations in the food industry at this major expo.
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CoComelon: Sing-A-Long
4-6 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience a lively Broadway-style production featuring favorite sing-along songs from CoComelon.
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