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Worcester
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ GBH News announced it will relocate its Worcester bureau from 27 Federal St. to the main branch of the Worcester Public Library at 3 Salem Square — the shift is intended to bring its one full-time reporter closer to the local community. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ 122 Diner in Holden will reopen today after closing following a March crash that damaged its brick exterior. Owners have been repairing the building while community donations helped employees cover lost wages. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Polar Beverages is expanding its local operations by leasing 35,000 sqft at a Quinsigamond Village warehouse, adding to its 1.4M sqft Massachusetts footprint (the deal was announced in a press release). Worcester Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Professor Susan Elizabeth Sweeney, a Holy Cross English professor and longtime supporter of local poetry, is honored as the 12th recipient of the Stanley Kunitz Medal. She will give a reading and receive her medal on July 23 (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.) at the Museum of Worcester. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Worcester hosts cultural events this week (e.g., 'Ben Franklin's Musical Curiosity' at the Museum on May 2, a performance by the Fools at BrickBox Theater and a Star Wars marathon at the Hanover Theatre on May 4). Also, The Kennedys perform at FrontRoom and Haydn’s Creation runs in Auburn. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Healey announced after touring a Marlborough vocational school on Thursday that $70 million in career technical education funding will benefit nearly 30 schools, expand 23 programs, launch 27 new ones, and create about 2,500 new training seats. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Voters in West Brookfield will decide on a tax override (with varying proposals) on May 5 to keep West Brookfield Elementary School open amid declining enrollment and rising costs. A rally to support the measure is set for May 2 at the West Brookfield Common. MassLive
- ➤ Clark University in Worcester announced Wednesday that it is launching a master of education program for working teachers designed to improve classroom skills. The program offers full- or part-time study with three free courses for Worcester Public Schools teachers (US applications due July 15; international ones due June 1). Worcester Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state is removing the Wheelwright Dam in Hardwick to restore the Ware River’s natural flow this summer; local power supplier Luke Wright worries that released sediment could affect his dam (Pioneer Hydro Electric) even as officials assert the plan minimizes risk. Telegram & Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Worcester Free Care Collaborative will hold a free dedication ceremony on Monday, May 4 at 4 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church (90 Main St.) to launch its new Hart-Wood Free Medical Program and expand care for uninsured residents. This Week In Worcester
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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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