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Sunday, April 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Since November, Worcester’s only animal shelter halted new intakes because it was at capacity and 156 animals have been relocated, including 105 dogs and 51 cats, as police worked with other control units to rehome them. MSPCA-Angell and the MASS Coalition have stepped in with a new operational plan and fee-waived adoption events from April 21 to April 27—helping families find homes for these pets. MassLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ TidePool Bookshop at 372 Chandler St in Worcester released its latest reading list that highlights books popular among local customers, including The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America — One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This and Growing Self-Compassionate Children: A Family Guide for Nurturing Resiliency and Kindness. Telegram & Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Geologists say that federal cuts to the US Geological Survey could hurt our ability to track quakes in Massachusetts, where more than 400 shakes have been recorded since 1668—experts worry that less monitoring may risk local safety. They stress that strong earthquake tracking is key to knowing when to take precautions. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts legislators have introduced a measure that would let cities with more than 50,000 residents or identified as Gateway Cities exempt vacant lots from property tax when they produce over $500 in food annually—turning neglected spaces into community gardens. The bill is part of the state’s Farmland Action Plan to boost local food production and may expand urban farming programs in areas like Fitchburg and Worcester. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, the WooSox lost a 12 to 3 game to the Rochester Red Wings after an early onslaught that included four home runs, with Andrew Pickney’s three-run shot plus a key blast from Brady House widening the gap. The team’s record stands at 9 to 9 and they will face Rochester again today at Polar Park with the first pitch set for 1:05 p.m. MassLive
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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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Conservatory Spring Reflection 2025
1-2:30 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Free entry — Celebrate the beauty of spring in an engaging performance reflecting nature's renewal.
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