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Worcester
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Charlotte Street (just feet from Park Avenue), a trinket trading post that swaps toys and gadgets is brightening mornings. Launched a month ago, it has become a community hit as local children and college students add and trade items. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ On May 13, panelists on Radio Roundtable discussed Worcester’s future including plans for Union Station, the library’s role as a community hub, downtown retail challenges and housing affordability — topics that affect city life — and advised the graduating Class of 2026 to be adaptable. Radio Worcester
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ameresco announced on May 4 it will spin off its biofuels unit into the new venture Neogenyx Fuels, with Ameresco holding 70% and HASI investing $400 million. The venture is set to close later this quarter and aims to be a leading biogas developer as renewable natural gas demand grows. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Pecorino Cheese Shop, a family-run business on Route 30, announced it will close its doors on July 31 after 16 years. The owner, Simone Linsin, plans farewell parties and a sell-off before retiring to Italy for a quieter life – a sign of a changing local food scene. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Brookfield Elementary School remains open for now after a close school committee vote — another vote may occur on May 18 if a tight budget forces further cuts. Local supporters and officials are reworking the district's budget to address potential staff and resource reductions. MassLive
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Worcester-based cybersecurity firm SideChannel reported a revenue drop to $3.4M in Q2 while rising expenses led to a net loss and a going concern warning for meeting obligations over the next 12 months. The firm said it will seek additional capital + reassess its offerings to stabilize performance. Worcester Business Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UMass Chan scientists Dr. Erik Sontheimer and Dr. Wen Xue developed prime assembly, a gene editing method that can insert long DNA segments without causing double-strand breaks. Described in Nature, the technique aims to treat genetic diseases by replacing mutated genes & may progress to animal models. UMass Chan Medical School
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WPI softball won the NEWMAC tournament last weekend at Rooftop Field after a record-setting 42-3 season and earned an automatic NCAA bid. The team will host a four-team regional tomorrow with its first game at 11 a.m. against Albertus Magnus. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Local area coaches (who reported standout performances) led voters to honor Grafton’s Greyson Rynkowski as the Hometeam Boys’ Lacrosse Player of the Week with 175 votes (passing contenders from St. John's and St. Bernard's). Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Bromfield School’s Darragh O’Connor earned top honors in last week’s Hometeam Girls’ Lacrosse Player of the Week poll with 816 votes. Jim Wilson curated the top performances for readers to vote and area coaches are encouraged to report game highlights (presented by the YMCA of Central Mass). Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Local readers can vote for the Hometeam Baseball Player of the Week presented by the YMCA of Central Mass, with Tommy Cassell selecting top plays from local teams; West Boylston’s Jameson Lapointe led last week with 10,020 votes + ahead of Robert O’Neil and Bryce Everson. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Assumption softball clinched an NCAA berth with a dramatic walk-off win over Southern New Hampshire on May 10 at Marois Field. Coach Stacey Mayer celebrated Mother’s Day holding the trophy and her newborn as the team will face Caldwell at Franklin Pierce on Thursday, May 14 at 4:30 p.m. 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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Healthcare and Human Services Job Fair
10 AM – 12 PM — MassHire Worcester Career Center — Free entry — Connect with top employers hiring in the healthcare and human services sectors.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
~ Pablo Picasso
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