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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Livability named Worcester one of the top 100 places to live with a score of 656 out of 1,000, praising its strong education, economy, and amenities (including parks, museums, and sports teams) that benefit both students and professionals. Telegram & Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Toro Loco Taqueria, the Worcester Mexican restaurant near the DCU Center, permanently closed due to staffing shortages and economic strain. The family-owned business, started in September 2023 by owner Miguel Perez and his wife (Denise Medina), aimed to share its culinary roots from Union de Tula. MassLive
- ➤ Toro Loco Taqueria at the DCU Center closed this week after less than two years in business due to economic strain and staffing shortages—owner Miguel Perez said managing two restaurants made it too hard to keep up. The restaurant, launched with his wife in summer 2023, ended service amid these challenges. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ American Airlines will resume direct flights between Worcester Regional Airport and Philadelphia International Airport on July 5. The airline canceled its Worcester to New York service while fares range from $184 to $223 — now Delta provides daily service to LaGuardia. MassLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tobias Boland, an Irish immigrant who arrived in Worcester in 1826, led construction of the Blackstone Canal and early buildings for the College of the Holy Cross—his legacy lives on in Tobias Boland Way near a local Walmart and a statue at Polar Park. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi said her family was close to Rep. Jim McGovern’s daughter—Molly, who died Wednesday night in Italy at age 23 after a rare form of cancer. Local leaders and state officials expressed condolences as McGovern’s family and Worcester residents prepare to support each other. MassLive
- ➤ Worcester Regional Research Bureau announced five winners—Maribel Cruz, Arian Machado, Rebecka Mailea, Linnea Sheldon, and Mohammed Siddiqui—of its 37th annual Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards on April 25th; they will be honored at a ceremony on May 29 at Mechanics Hall at 5 p.m. This Week In Worcester
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On April 16, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said children with autism will never learn to use a toilet by themselves — a remark that upset families in Worcester such as Heather Stanek’s, whose son was bullied at Nelson Place Elementary. Local teachers and experts said the comment is wrong — noting that today 1 in 31 8-year-olds are diagnosed with autism and calling for better research and support. Telegram & Gazette
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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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