Daily
Worcester
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ St Pierre Chain & Wire Rope is a family business with over 100 years in Worcester that forged horseshoes and chains for the Navy and produces metal products on Mountain Street East. Founded by World War I veteran Henry St Pierre, the company plans to expand its fittings and rigging. Telegram & Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On May 3 at 4 p.m., Salisbury Singers will perform their cabaret-style concert Quilting the American Story: A Choral Celebration at All Saints Episcopal Church in Worcester, with tickets ranging from $22.50 plus fees to $27 and free options available, showcasing early American favorites and contemporary classics. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Anna Maria College, founded in 1952 on a 290-acre farm purchased by the Sisters of Saint Anne, is set to close in the coming months. The college, which expanded from a women's school begun in the mid-20th century to a coed institution in 1973, marks 70 years of local history. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ UMass Chan Medical School professor Robert H. Brown Jr. was elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences as one of 252 new members. The honor recognizes his groundbreaking work in studying ALS and other neuromuscular diseases. UMass Chan Medical School
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ GFA Federal Credit Union closed its full-service branches in Ashburnham (35 Main St.) and Rutland (32 Pommogussett Road) on Friday to focus on digital banking, and all branch employees were retained with ATMs still available at each site. Worcester Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State law allows passengers aged 12 or older to ride in a pickup truck bed, but drivers cannot drive more than 5 miles or above 5 mph while carrying children under 12 (except during official parades or farming) and must enforce seatbelt rules to avoid fines. Telegram & Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Community Healthlink, an affiliate of UMass Memorial Health, will close, leaving thousands without care and hundreds of union workers with jobs at risk. Some programs may shift to local nonprofits pending state approval (Open Sky Community Services and Clinical and Support Options), though restoring its integrated model will be difficult. Telegram & Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Central Massachusetts single-family home sales edged up in March with Worcester County recording 378 sales versus 338 in February, even as year-to-date sales were 3.5 percent below 2025 levels; Worcester city had 54 sales and a median price of $436,250. Worcester Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Polar Park this weekend, UniBank Friday Night Fireworks with Taylor Swift music and 2-dollar hot dogs & beers set the stage for excitement, while a Grateful Dead night is planned. Local Red Sox discussion highlights early season promise and adds more local flavor. Radio Worcester
-
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.
-
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.
-
Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band Concert
8-11 p.m. — Off The Rails — $ — Experience an energetic performance by the three-time BMA nominees.
-
Scranton Wilkes Barre RailRiders vs. Worcester Red Sox
6:05-7:05 p.m. — Polar Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting Minor League Baseball action as the RailRiders take on the Red Sox.
-
Dance Theatre of Harlem Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating ballet performance featuring imaginative choreography and diverse music.
-
Kreator Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Palladium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary metal band Kreator and their evolving sound live on stage.
-
Wage War Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Palladium — Ticket prices vary — Experience Wage War's dynamic blend of heavy technicality and memorable melodies live.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.
~ Warren Buffett
About Daily Worcester
Welcome to the Daily Worcester, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Worcester, Massachusetts community. If you like the Daily Worcester, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Worcester.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Worcester and across Massachusetts. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Worcester
A free Worcester community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyworcester.com/sitemap