Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of June.
Good morning, Worcester.
A 1958 safety car built in Worcester by Walter C.
Jerome and students from Worcester Technical is preserved as a rare automotive artifact at the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville. Its design, featuring separated driver and passenger sections to boost safety, once drew mixed public reactions.
Journey held a 50-year retrospective at the DCU Center on Saturday, June 6, performing 25 hit songs that recalled their classic rock legacy.
Lead singer Arnel Pineda and guitarist Neal Schon energized a packed Worcester crowd.
UMass Chan nursing students and faculty expanded the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing Global Health Pathway into Ghana and Armenia.
They conducted health assessments and hosted community health fairs during recent trips — a move that connects global nursing practices with local care.
After his demotion to Triple-A Worcester, Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello addressed media in Polar Park’s dugout on Sunday, shedding tears while vowing to work hard; he will pitch a bullpen session soon and start on Thursday, June 11 (when the WooSox visit Rochester Red Wings).
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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