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Worcester
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Worcester Business Journal will honor young professionals in its annual 40 Under Forty awards. Nominations (including self-nominations) due next week are for candidates under 40 living in or near Massachusetts, with winners set to be notified in June and the full class announced on Aug. 24. Worcester Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Parishioners at Christ the King Church on April 26 expressed optimism about Pope Leo XIV’s first year (elected May 8, 2025) as his measured stance on war and inclusive leadership boost local faith. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UMass Chan Medical School is supporting a national effort to bolster nutrition training in its Vista curriculum (with students receiving over 40 hours of instruction) to better prepare future physicians for chronic disease care. UMass Chan Medical School
- ➤ Worcester State professor Siri Colom wins a Peabody Award for her podcast, When We All Get to Heaven, based on 1,200 church tapes from San Francisco (the award ceremony is set for May 31 in Beverly Hills), marking a major achievement in creative research. Worcester State University
- ➤ School districts in Worcester County have set final school days ranging from June 16 in Dudley — June 26 at Montachusett Regional Technical High. Check your district’s calendar for the exact end date. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Anna Maria College filed a required state notice and said it will lay off 150 employees from all departments beginning June 22 as it prepares to close at the end of the current school year — a decision prompted by a nearly 20% enrollment drop over recent years. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The School Committee approved a motion to review Foley Stadium’s maintenance and staffing after community concerns about the track and playing surface, as the historic 4,000-seat venue used for high school sports and local tournaments awaits a detailed report to guide upcoming budget decisions. Telegram & Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developer Brandt Lane Development will transform a former landfill near Roosevelt Elementary into 448 apartment units in five four-story buildings with amenities such as a dog park and courts—revising an earlier proposal of 491 units. The revised plans were approved by the zoning board on Monday, April 27. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Worcester rents declined for two straight quarters, breaking a 32-quarter streak of rising averages (the first drop since 2010). Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ White Oak Enterprises purchased 2.56 acre (assessed at $351,600) for $1.4 million to develop a four story, 122 room WoodSpring Suites hotel adjacent to the Worcester Providence Turnpike. The deal finalized last Friday with planning board and conservation commission signoffs in July while permits are still pending. Worcester Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bishop Feehan pitcher Brody Bumila, the top-ranked high school baseball player in New England, joined Cassell’s Corner podcast on April 27 to discuss recovering from elbow surgery, winning a state championship, and future plans including his commitment to the University of Texas. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ The Hometeam Softball Player of the Week poll ended with Adrianna Arsenault (20,342 votes) from Tyngsborough as local coaches reported standout plays from several games last week. Telegram & Gazette
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Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band Concert
8-11 p.m. — Off The Rails — $ — Experience an energetic performance by the three-time BMA nominees.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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