Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of June.
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🏘️ Community
On Friday, June 5, Friendly House honored longtime leader Gordon Hargrove when an honorary plaque was unveiled at the corner of Wall + Thorne, designating the street as Gordon Hargrove Way.
City officials and community members praised his six decades of service at the neighborhood center gym.
💼 Business
At The Goods Bakery & Café in Spencer, owner Casey Wood adds a local twist to the viral Dotcake trend from New York.
The bakery sells its single-serve chocolate and vanilla cakes daily and will offer them for at least a few weeks.
The Massachusetts Energy Summit is open for registration and will be held Tuesday, June 16 at Hogan Campus Center.
The summit will begin with a 7:30 a.m. breakfast + 8:20 a.m. keynote remarks by Elizabeth Mahony and include panels on using energy as a business asset and controlling energy costs.
🎭 Culture
Clark University honors Atwood Hall’s rock legacy by unveiling a new plaque, exhibit, and a short film narrated by drummer Chad Smith released online yesterday.
A dedication ceremony for the gallery is scheduled for the fall.
🏥 Health
State health officials reported that opioid overdose fatalities dropped to 978 in 2025—a 27% decrease from 2024—marking the first time in 13 years the toll fell below 1,000.
DPH will share more insights later this summer.
DPH data released Friday, June 5 showed a 27% drop in opioid-related deaths to 978 in 2025, marking the first year with under 1,000 fatalities since 2013.
Officials credit improved interventions and community support for reversing trends after 2,364 deaths in 2022.
📰 Real Estate
The Worcester Housing Authority unveiled the first phase of its Curtis Apartments redevelopment on Friday, June 5, with 129 new units that have central air, a child care center & community rooms.
The apartments now known as The Phoenix at Curtis sit next to a park that is being renovated.
🏈 Sports
Former Leominster High standout Pat Gallagher pitched in relief at Polar Park on Thursday during a Blue Jays game against the WooSox.
He allowed one hit and struck out the final batter in his one inning while celebrating a full-circle moment with family.
Pitcher Jake Bennett added a new curveball to his mix and earned a call-up to Boston earlier when he was with the team; he has since returned to Worcester.
With Brayan Bello demoted, his team may call him up again soon to join Boston’s starting rotation.
🎉 Worcester Events
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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.
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.
Kittie Live Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Palladium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful sound of Kittie as they rock the stage with fan favorites and new songs.
Ash & Eric: ValleyCAST Free Summer Concert Series
5-9 p.m. — Open Sky Alternatives' Whitin Mill — Free entry — Enjoy a live performance by Ash & Eric, bringing gritty tunes from Worcester's heart.
Comedy Night with Tony V
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Samuel Slater's Restaurant — Tickets required — Experience a night of laughter with comedy legend Tony V and special guest Emily Ruskowski.
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