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Worcester
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Appalachian Mountain Club and Park Spirit Worcester will host TrailsFest at Institute Park on June 6. The event marks a 150-year AMC milestone and National Trails Day, featuring five hikes on a 14-mile trail, a paddle cleanup at Lake Quinsigamond, and live music in the afternoon. Telegram & Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ WBJ managing editor Eric Casey was named Journalist of the Year by the Alliance of Area Business Publishers at its summer conference in Wilmington, North Carolina. The newspaper also won a bronze award (Best Newspaper) and other honors for its editorial and design excellence. Worcester Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ All That Remains will play at the Palladium on May 23 with special guests Born Of Osiris and Dead Eyes — the set will feature new tracks from 'Antifragile' and classic favorites from its 25-year career. Telegram & Gazette
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Worcester-based Dream Big Wealth Strategies joined New Jersey-based Cornerstone Planning Group Monday as it brings $60 million in assets to the advisor platform. Founded in 2015 by Julianne Hertel, the firm will keep its branding and remain at its headquarters at 10-14 East Worcester St. Worcester Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Barney Frank, a longtime Massachusetts lawmaker and the first U.S. congressman to come out as gay, died on May 19 after hospice care in Maine. He served from 1981 to 2013 and helped pass financial reforms such as the Dodd-Frank Act. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ The Radio Roundtable discussed Merit House Media’s recent purchase of Pulse Magazine and reviewed concerns about repairing the aging police headquarters (which needs about $20 million in fixes) while debating rent control policies that may slow new housing. Radio Worcester
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ High school teens ages 14 to 19 can work out free from June 1 to Aug. 31 at any of Planet Fitness’s more than 2900 locations in the U.S. and Canada — including three in Worcester. Pre-registration is required for the 2026 High School Summer Pass program. This Week In Worcester
- ➤ UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science received a seven-year, $50 million NIH grant renewal that supports research projects, workforce training and new clinical trial platforms. The award strengthens partnerships among UMass campuses, UMass Memorial Health, Baystate Health and Lahey Hospital for improved community health. UMass Chan Medical School
- ➤ Phillip Tai, PhD, received a $1.6 million grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to study adeno-associated viral vectors using long-read DNA sequencing technology at UMass Chan. His work will aim to improve gene therapy safety (by reducing the risk of vector genome integration). UMass Chan Medical School
- ➤ Researchers at UMass Chan are testing new ways to improve care for pregnant patients with type 2 diabetes by comparing continuous glucose monitors and adding in-hospital postpartum testing. The efforts aim to lower risks for both parents and babies amid rising cases in younger adults. UMass Chan Medical School
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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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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.
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