Good morning, Worcester.

BBB warns local travelers about vacation scams as summer trips begin—BBB CEO Lisa Swanson advises booking only through reputable sources and checking reviews closely to avoid scams involving rentals, hotels and airfare.

UMass Chan Medical School hosted a pitch event last month where nine companies founded by faculty presented innovative biotech ventures to nearly two dozen investment groups (including venture capital firms, corporate ventures, and pharmaceutical companies) on campus.

The event aimed to connect breakthrough science with needed financing and expertise.

Honda is recalling 880,514 vehicles due to a rear suspension defect that may cause loss of control.

Dealers will inspect affected units and install reinforcement kits at no cost with owner notices set to be mailed on July 7.

Club Tiger Child Care will soon open a daycare center at 241 Southbridge St.—a former adult entertainment venue—after JoJo Investment purchased the property for $2.7 million on June 3; the new center will join locations in Springfield and Chicopee.

Quinsigamond Community College President Luis Pedraja said he will retire in July 2027.

He highlighted campus improvements and rising enrollment (signs of student success) as key to a smooth leadership change.

Nitto Denko Avecia in Milford will pay $858,889 after the EPA fined the pharmaceutical manufacturer for hazardous waste compliance lapses at two facilities, and the company has begun corrective measures such as leak detection and daily tank inspections.

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.