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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Hopedale man, James Dec, 32, is charged after a homemade firework device caused a significant explosion on May 6 at his home on Mill St.—The blast prompted a state bomb squad response and police found 91 Class M explosives, destructive devices, and cocaine, leading to multiple charges. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ On Thursday morning, residents on Eureka Street watched as ICE took a woman in a van and police arrested a young woman believed to be her daughter amid a crowd of over 30 people protesting the actions—witnesses said the chaos began when ICE agents refused to show a warrant and police used force to contain the scene near 31 Eureka St. MassLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Legendary singer Judy Collins will perform at The Hanover Theatre on May 11 at 7:30 p.m.—the rescheduled concert follows the loss of her husband last December, and she said working helped her cope with the tragedy while she keeps making music. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At UMass Chan’s Educational Recognition Awards on May 7, Dr. Mary Munson received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Mentoring — a nod to her deep impact — and Dr. Mary Callery O’Brien delivered the Last Lecture after earning the Chancellor’s Medal for Distinguished Teaching. UMass Chan Medical School
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Samhitha Bodangi, a graduating senior at the Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at WPI, is developing a computerized model called PIPSA that predicts long-term kidney transplant rejection risk by analyzing donor peptides — she earned a $1,500 prize at WPI’s Demo Day and is now seeking expert input to refine her product for hospital use. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- ➤ UMass Chan Nobel laureate Victor R. Ambros (co-discoverer of microRNA) was named to the TIME100 Health list in recognition of his contributions to global health; his selection will be featured in the May 26 issue of TIME (honoring his 2024 Nobel Prize win). UMass Chan Medical School
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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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Informed Investor Mastermind Conference
5-9 p.m. — Off The Rails — $35 entry — Network, learn, and connect with real estate pros and industry experts in a collaborative environment.
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May Fiesta: Boodle Fight!
4-9 p.m. — Loft 266 — Tickets required — Experience a Filipino cultural celebration with delicious food and vibrant entertainment.
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