Good morning, Worcester.

Girls Inc. board member Evelyn Toney credits her early days at Girls Inc. as a key influence on her leadership and community growth in Plumley Village.

Toney, now VP at Bay State Bank, encourages young women to be bold & explore new opportunities through mentorship.

BBB expert Lisa Swanson joined Radio Worcester to offer advice on hiring home remodeling contractors (verifying credentials, budgeting, and avoiding scams) as part of National Home Remodeling Month.

Her guidance emphasizes the need for detailed written contracts before renovations begin.

Sarita's Bakery on Main Street in Worcester offers traditional Salvadoran pastries and desserts baked with family recipes.

Open daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., the shop (875A Main St.) held its grand opening on May 20.

Bill Wallace (who led the Museum of Worcester for nearly 50 years and retired last year) will receive the 2026 Harvey Ball Smile Award on Oct.

8 at Mechanics Hall, honoring his significant contributions to local heritage.

Worcester poet Maia Campbell, who writes as M.

Campbell, has won the 2026 Frank O’Hara Prize for her poem 'apologia poetica.' A winners’ ceremony and reading is scheduled for Sept. 27 at the WCPA Board Room (61 Harvard St.)

Thousands of students will receive diplomas over the next two weeks, starting today with North High School’s ceremony at DCU Center; additional graduations are scheduled at venues including Polar Park for other local public and alternative schools.

Leominster-based All One Credit Union said CEO Barbara Mahoney will retire on Dec.

31, ending her 45-year banking career after more than 22 years with the firm. The credit union has begun planning to choose a new leader.

The MBTA summer schedule took effect Monday and will adjust trains from June 8 to July 12 to support World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro — some lines will run less frequently on match days, so commuters should plan ahead.

Worcester’s Leadership Worcester program prepares future city leaders in a competitive nine-month series focused on public health and education, reviewing about 70 applications for 28 spots each year and inviting interested candidates to apply now.

UMass Chan Medical School will announce tomorrow that Phillip Tai has received a $1.6M federal grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to study safer gene therapy delivery methods — his team will use advanced DNA sequencing to evaluate adeno-associated viral vectors.

UMass Chan Medical School researchers have developed a new siRNA therapy that may reduce the need for monthly injections by protecting photoreceptor cells for up to a year.

Trinetra Therapeutics is finalizing licensing & fundraising to bring the treatment to local patients soon.

Today, WooSox President Dr. Charles Steinberg explained on the Worcester Red Sox Show how 11 AM school-day games at Polar Park bring over 2,000 students to baseball.

He highlighted the WooSox Scholars program (offering college scholarships to eighth graders) and previewed a talk by Bull Durham creator Ron Shelton.

Worcester Bravehearts are set to start their 13th summer baseball season today as new manager Joe Galvin picked up rookie Cole Travers from Logan Airport early Tuesday.

They will open on the road against Westfield Starfires before hosting home games at Fitton Field — featuring festive pregame events.

Readers voted for the Hometeam Boys' Lacrosse Player of the Week presented by the YMCA of Central Mass after standout performances last week; Shrewsbury's Jack Aloisi led the vote with 12,613 votes (54 percent of over 24,000) to earn the honor.

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.

The 26th Miss Massachusetts Teen Competition

7-10 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — $59 — Celebrate the talent and ambition of young women competing for the title of Miss Massachusetts’ Teen.

Massachusetts Cheese Festival 2026

10 AM - 4 PM — Stone Cow Brewery — VIP ticket available — Celebrate local cheese with tastings, music, and educational sessions.

Worcester Caribbean American Heritage Festival

12-7 p.m. — Institute Park — Free entry — Celebrate diverse cultures with music, food, and entertainment honoring Caribbean American Heritage Month.

Worcester Bravehearts vs. Norwich Sea Unicorns Baseball

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Fitton Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the action as local teams battle it out on the diamond.

Toledo Mud Hens vs. Worcester Red Sox

6:45-7:45 p.m. — Polar Park — Tickets from $15 — Catch a thrilling baseball game between the Mud Hens and the Red Sox in Worcester.