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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Steve Walsh from Shrewsbury was injured by falling debris in the stairwell at the Federal Plaza Garage near Hanover Theatre on March 8, and city officials said the closed stairwell will be completely replaced this summer—patrons may use the rear stairs and elevators to access the garage. Telegram & Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Worcester native singer-songwriter Roger Salloom will appear at FRONTROOM at WCUW on May 10 at 4 p.m. for a screening of the documentary So Glad I Made It, followed by a question-and-answer session and a solo acoustic set — tickets cost $12 in advance and $15 at the door. He is known for his hit song Gotta Get Out of Worcester and a 50-year career in music. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WPI faculty were chosen as 2025 summer fellows at the Center for Project-Based Learning—receiving time, funds and support to create new course materials. Their projects will include indigenous learning methods, a writing toolkit for two-year colleges and technology integration to help teachers reach more students. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- ➤ Worcester State University will host its 2025 Alumni Reunion Weekend from May 30 to June 2 — featuring a cocktail reception on May 30, a Champagne Toast and Golden Grads Luncheon on May 31, a Birthday and Reunion Brunch on June 1, and a Foundation Golf Tournament at Kettle Brook Golf Course on June 2 to honor coach George Albro ’65. Worcester State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Worcester City Council will review Police Chief Saucier's 13‐page critique of a Justice Department report today at 6:30 p.m. in the Esther Howland Chamber—his document alleges the report contains mistakes in its account of police use of force and sexual assault investigations following a request from Council vice chairman Khrystian E. King. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Worcester City Manager Eric Batista updated residents on Talk of the Commonwealth that the city is reforming its police after a DOJ report — he also warned that federal funding cuts and a growing unhoused population are pressuring the city while discussions with local colleges and plans for Polar Park finances continue — to address ongoing civic challenges. Radio Worcester
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tommy Cassell asked local softball fans to vote on 11 top performances from last week — nearly 50,000 votes showed that Leicester's Grace Dias led with 13,906 votes. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Tommy Cassell compiled eight top girls' lacrosse performances for Hometeam Central Mass and asked local readers to vote for the Player of the Week. Oakmont's Juliette Gelinas received 3,903 votes (37.3 percent) to narrowly beat Grafton’s Addie McGrath as coaches submitted key reports of the local games. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ High school baseball saw top players from local teams compete last week as 24 standout performances were reviewed for the Hometeam Central Mass. Bartlett’s Luigi Villegas earned the top vote with 3,153 votes—beating out Shrewsbury’s Joey Guidotti and Littleton’s Mikey Shufrin. 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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Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit
3:30 a.m. — The Mercantile — Cheap tickets available — Experience the stunning artistry of Van Gogh in an immersive setting.
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