Good morning, Worcester.

Brian Nelson's Laurel cartoon shows a creative take on a downtown landmark and was published May 16 at 3:15 p.m. ET.

The piece gives local art lovers a fresh view of a familiar site.

Worcester State University held its 150th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16 at the DCU Center, honoring 943 graduates and concluding sesquicentennial celebrations.

Speakers including Dr. Lisa Colombo + President Barry Maloney + John Elder Robison urged graduates to embrace differences and honor academic excellence.

Emily and Paul Sawyer earned their master's in teaching from Worcester State on Thursday, May 14.

The married teachers, who work at Sullivan Middle and Douglas High, balanced full-time teaching with classes (a strategy that helped them connect with their students) and now set an inspiring example for local educators.

UMass Memorial Health signed a letter of intent for Springfield—based Behavioral Health Network to take over several Community Healthlink programs.

The agency will review its plans in the coming weeks as layoffs for some Community Healthlink workers in Worcester, Webster and Leominster begin late June.

Harry's Restaurant in Westborough is celebrating 80 years of family-owned service with throwback specials this week — the cash-only spot keeps serving its famous fried clams and comfort food on Route 9 while honoring a longstanding local legacy.

Assumption and WPI softball teams posted dominant wins to advance their NCAA regional championship games — Assumption will face the elimination game winner at Franklin Pierce University while WPI takes on UMass-Dartmouth at Rooftop Field at 11 a.m. today.

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.

Manufacturing Your Future: Power of Change

8 AM — DCU Center — Free – $350 — Explore the momentum transforming manufacturing with insights from industry leaders and experts.

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.

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.

The Deloreans Concert at Firefly's BBQ

9-11 p.m. — Firefly's BBQ — $5 Cover — Enjoy a night of brass-kickin' Rock and Soul from the 70s and 80s with The Deloreans.