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Worcester
Monday, May 25th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Almanac Market opened Saturday, May 23 at 242 Pleasant St. in Paxton; the antique shop offers vintage art, crafts, furniture and clothing from 12 vendors (the barn is leased from Hank and Diane Kennen) and drew local town leaders at the opening. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Local restaurateur Zaida Melendez opened Belén's Clark Brunch at 934 Main St (formerly known as Annie's Clark Brunch) earlier this month, aiming to continue a longtime dining tradition with a refreshed menu and new look. Telegram & Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo will perform live at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on June 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Worcester with ticket prices ranging from $65 to $115 as she offers messages of faith and comfort to audience members. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Worcester was home to the rickshaw’s invention when blacksmith Albert Tolman designed a man-drawn carriage in 1846 for a missionary. Although no rickshaw service operates now, Tolman’s legacy (he is interred at Worcester Rural Cemetery) shows the city’s surprising role in transit history. Telegram & Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of dead fish were discovered along the shoreline of University Park pond on May 24, with state officials saying a natural drop in oxygen levels (caused by warmer spring temperatures) likely triggered the die-off. Trash found near the water did not pose a public health risk. 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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