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Worcester
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two Japanese atomic bomb survivors visited Worcester on Tuesday to share their firsthand experiences from Hiroshima and warn against the normalization of nuclear weapons. Organizers say the event supports ongoing nuclear disarmament efforts through education and advocacy. Radio Worcester
- ➤ Venture Community Services secured a $2.76M tax-exempt bond to purchase and renovate a 19,130 sqft building on West Main in Dudley. The nonprofit announced the funding Wednesday and plans to expand services for people with disabilities. Worcester Business Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts State Lottery awarded its first $1 million grand prize when the 1887 Trust of Boston claimed the winning ticket from the new 'Loteria' game sold at Appletown Market on Main Street in Sterling on May 6. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for improvements + follow further updates. Telegram & Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Central Mass native Jill Lepore won the Pulitzer Prize in History yesterday for her book We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution — win that recalls her roots as a Worcester native and Harvard professor. She will join winners for a ceremonial dinner in October at Columbia. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kamden Duprey was honored as Worcester State University's first MAIPSE graduate today during a ceremony attended by family, friends and faculty. President Barry Maloney and program coordinator Lynn Thompson praised his remarkable growth and noted that the program (partnering with local school districts) boosts academic and social success. Worcester State University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ WPI is expanding its partnership with ProAmpac to research fiber-based alternatives that aim to replace plastic packaging and reduce food spoilage through temperature management. Experts from several departments (including chemical engineering and materials science) will lead the project to cut waste and protect our local environment. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The AG fined Donizetti’s Tile Services $220K for misclassifying workers and not paying overtime during a routine inspection at The Bridge community center in Worcester. Officials said the fine follows the inspection findings and could lead to further reviews. Worcester Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Anna Maria College will close at the end of this semester — ending its historic baseball program as the team makes a playoff run. The AmCats, led by coach Dan Briand, are set to face Westfield State today at Bridgewater State in the MASCAC tourney. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ The Hometeam poll, presented by the YMCA of Central Mass, invites readers to vote on players after last week’s competition where Notre Dame's Kat Nicopolous led with 4,345 votes (51%) from coach-reported performances. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Justin Slaten pitched one productive inning for Triple A Worcester on Wednesday, giving up one hit while striking out two as he advanced in his rehab from an oblique strain. He said he feels healthy and awaits Red Sox decision makers for his next return to the bullpen. Telegram & Gazette
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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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Manufacturing Your Future: Power of Change
8 AM — DCU Center — Free – $350 — Explore the momentum transforming manufacturing with insights from industry leaders and experts.
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2026 Spring SNCA BJJ In-House Kids Championship
Time TBA — Worcester Massachusetts — Entry fees may apply — Experience exciting Gi divisions for kids of all ages and skill levels in a safe, competitive environment.
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Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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