Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
Good morning, Worcester.
🎓 Education
WPI hosted its annual Undergraduate Research Projects Showcase where seniors presented Major Qualifying Projects in areas such as sustainable design, robotics and cybersecurity.
Faculty, sponsors and community members gathered to review innovative work that opens doors for future research and career opportunities.
On April 30, UMass Chan Medical School held Educational Recognition Awards in Worcester to honor faculty from its three schools.
Dr. Howard J. Sachs gave his Last Lecture (An Inevitable Journey) after receiving both the Chancellor’s Medal for Distinguished Teaching and the Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching.
Governor Healey announced a $70M career technical education expansion for 28 schools — Worcester Technical High will receive $3.75M, Leicester High $3M, and Leominster Center for Technical Education $1,027,000.
The grants will launch new vocational programs and shorten waitlists.
🏥 Health
Open Sky Community Services announced on May 1 that it will operate only two residential recovery homes for women formerly run by Community Healthlink, leaving other programs to be managed by other organizations amid transition talks by UMass Memorial Health.
A union representative (Local 509) expressed disappointment over the decision.
📰 Real Estate
Main South CDC purchased parcels (11 and 12 Hammond St.) on Thursday for $1.3M to build Hammond Heights, a five story apartment building with 41 units offering workforce and senior housing in Main South.
The project received a variance to reduce parking requirements and will use $4M in tax credits.
The last parts of the historic Primetals Technologies building that once housed Morgan Construction are being demolished near I-290 at 40-88 Crescent St. Criterion Group has listed the property for sale & has yet to reveal redevelopment plans.
🏈 Sports
Interim Red Sox manager Chad Tracy took a moment to absorb his first game at Fenway Park on Friday, May 1, after Alex Cora was fired.
Tracy, formerly with the Worcester Red Sox, focused on team unity + a smooth transition into Boston’s dugout.
🎉 Worcester Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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