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Worcester
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the Hanover Theatre on April 29, 639 new citizens were sworn in after taking the oath, uniting around a shared commitment to democracy. Judge Hennessy recited names of diverse countries — 75 in all — and encouraged the new Americans to join local civic life. Telegram & Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sisters Charcoots was featured on Discover Central MA where Devra and Aura explained how their family-inspired charcuterie business brings people together by offering mobile carts, custom boards, and workshops. The company partners with local farms and bakeries—like Whittier Farm and Birchtree Bread Company—to create unique grazing events. Radio Worcester
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Daisy Jane Birch loves to perform in plays, songs, and poetry. She has acted at BrickBox Theatre and attends Monday poetry readings at The Dirty Gerund & Worc at Play to share her local talent. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Peter Stamoulis (Holy Cross valedictorian and local volunteer) was named a Fulbright Scholar and will teach English in Cyprus next year. Raised in Worcester and active at the family sub shop inside Saint Vincent Hospital, he brings a global perspective back to his hometown. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Worcester Public Library received 500 Chromebooks and laptops from the Massachusetts Broadband Institute on Wednesday, Apr. 29 at its main branch, and residents and college students can apply until May 15. The library will also partner with local groups to distribute 100 devices. This Week In Worcester
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, April 28, Service Employees International Union Local 509 rallied outside City Hall to call on councilors to support Community Healthlink employees after UMass Memorial Health announced closing several programs due to financial challenges; officials plan to meet with stakeholders soon to discuss a transition of services. Telegram & Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study led by Dr. Neil Marya at UMass Chan Medical School published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology found a real-time AI tool diagnosed bile duct cancer more accurately than biopsy during cholangioscopy, achieving 87.8% accuracy with 41 patients. UMass Chan Medical School
- ➤ Robert Pano of Saint Vincent Physical Therapy (Northborough Crossing) is hosting a golf-specific training session on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:00 p.m. to help golfers build rotational strength, core stability and controlled mobility that reduce injury risks before the season starts. Radio Worcester
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Uxbridge High School named Brad Creighton its new head football coach on April 29. The former defensive coordinator (and alumnus) will take over after coach Matt Blood stepped down, building on a program with two Division 7 Super Bowl titles. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ This summer, Worcester will host the Pan-Mass Challenge cycling fundraiser for the first time, drawing 2,900 riders as local business leaders prepare for an economic boost (marking a new tradition in the city). Worcester Business Journal
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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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Black Veil Brides Concert
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Palladium — Tickets available — Experience Black Veil Brides' electrifying hard rock performance in Worcester.
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