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Worcester
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This week, Worcester’s FrontRoom hosts the Bob Dylan Birthday Bash with an Electric set on May 23 and an Acoustic fundraiser on May 24; Mike Goodwin’s comedy and an indigenous slavery talk run on May 27 at BrickBox Theater and the American Antiquarian Society, and ArtsWorcester holds a free reception on May 29. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Worcester Magazine on May 21 highlighted 11 college volunteers from local schools who led community projects such as food pantries and youth mentoring programs. The profiles show how these students make a difference at their campuses + beyond. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- ➤ UMass Chan honored eight faculty at its 26th Women’s Faculty Committee Awards on May 21 at the Albert Sherman Center and on Zoom. The awards celebrated excellence in education, patient care, and community service. UMass Chan Medical School
- ➤ WPI received $5M from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Tuesday to launch the Climatetech Hub Incubator. The project will retrofit a university-owned building into seven pilot labs where startups can test and scale clean energy innovations — a move aimed at boosting workforce development. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Nelson Place School’s principal Mary Sealey went on temporary leave this week amid growing parent concerns (lack of special education experience) over her appointment; former West Tatnuck principal Ellen Moynihan will serve as acting principal for the remainder of the school year at 35 Nelson Pl. This Week In Worcester
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Worcester Red Sox named Dr. Charles Steinberg, Chad Tracy, Mark Fidrych, and Gene Zabinski as inductees into the 2026 Hall of Fame on May 21. The team selected its third group of honorees and will announce details for a ceremony at Polar Park later this summer. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Following the end of the 2025-2026 season, the Railers ended their long affiliation with the Islanders as the Islanders switch to the Trenton Ironhawks. The Railers will announce their new partner soon. Telegram & Gazette
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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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