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Worcester
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts drivers paid about $4.46 for a gallon on Thursday as prices rose for a second week because of supply issues due to unrest in the Middle East+ WPI expert Alexander Smith said lower-income households feel the pinch and advised carpooling and fewer non-essential trips. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ About 80 auto tech students from Blackstone Valley and Bay Path got a hands-on look at Monster Jam trucks during a behind-the-scenes session Friday at the DCU Center — the event gave them direct exposure to truck operations ahead of this weekend’s shows. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials are considering renaming Great Brook Valley Playground Park to Roberto Clemente Park after Councilor Tony Economou and WHA CEO Corrales introduced the proposal at a May 5 Council meeting; the change would honor the park’s Latino community ties and connection to baseball legend Roberto Clemente. Telegram & Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State health officials said the DEA suspended two West Brookfield doctors from prescribing controlled substances on May 6. The alert warns up to 560 patients in Worcester, Franklin, and Hampden counties to contact their primary care doctors to avoid dangerous withdrawal (affecting pain relievers and mental health medications). Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mickey Gasper from Triple-A Worcester was called up to the Red Sox on May 7 (after Roman Anthony went on the 10-day injured list with a wrist sprain) and drove to Boston to join his team at Fenway Park for a four-game series against the Rays. Telegram & Gazette
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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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