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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Worcester resident Nayari Veras started an online petition to ask the city to clean up Oread Castle Park after residents found used syringes, needles and trash near playground areas. The petition—now signed by over 100 residents—will be delivered to District 4 councilor Luis Ojeda on April 29 to call for better waste management and more police patrols to keep the park safe. MassLive
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts state police are investigating a fatal fall at Purgatory Chasm in Sutton that happened shortly after 2 p.m. on Wednesday — the scene was secured and the victim has not been identified. 7 News Boston
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested two men after witnessing a drug transaction — a New York man and a Worcester man — in a Main Street business parking lot on April 23; officers found drugs, cash, a knife, and a stolen license plate, and both are now facing charges. This Week In Worcester
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In May 2024, downtown Worcester was transformed into a post-apocalyptic New York City for five days of filming AMC's 'The Walking Dead: Dead City,' using local sites like the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences and featuring scenes with Maggie Green Rhee & Negan. The production attracted large crowds and local celebrity fans before wrapping up at the historic Morgan Mansion. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Worcester singer-songwriter Morgan Alyse released her new single 'Misty Mountain — Campfire Version' on April 15; inspired by her Yosemite trip and federal park layoffs, she will send proceeds to the Yosemite Park Future Conservancy. Singer Alyssa Haze also dropped her new sultry track 'Out of this—shame me' that reflects on moving on after a disappointing date. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ The third National Baseball Poetry Festival will take place May 2-4 at several Worcester venues—Polar Park, Electric Haze and the JMAC—and will feature student and adult contests, live readings and WooSox games that blend art with baseball. Organizers said the event will bring poets and fans together while celebrating Worcester’s rich history in the game. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 16, the QCC Board of Trustees voted to support President Luis Pedraja after union members called for his resignation over the decision to not reappoint three administrators. Union leaders said the dismissals were unfair — they also announced they would decline to perform non-contractual duties. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Nekrogoblikon Concert
6-10 p.m. — Palladium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique sound of Nekrogoblikon as they bring their high-energy performance to Worcester.
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Monthly Craft, Color, and Chat
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Morse Institute Library — Free entry — Enjoy crafts and connect with an accepting community for socializing and support.
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