Good morning, Worcester.

A white Greek Revival cottage on Franklin Street in Leominster, built in 1848, was restored to its 1850s look after historian Mark Bodanza revealed its role as a stop on the Underground Railroad, saving it from condo conversion.

A 2007 monument and National Register listing honor its legacy.

Melanie Barbini, an MD/PhD student at UMass Chan, earned a three-year fellowship from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to study how ependymal cells may trigger brain inflammation (mentored by Chancellor McManus and Dorothy Schafer); her work aims to guide new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.

Developer GoVenture Capital Group plans a 74-unit, five-story apartment building at 27 Chandler St. after the historic laundry site was demolished; the developer will appear before the Zoning Board of Appeals on July 20.

WooSox Town Takeover Night

6:45-9:45 p.m. — Polar Park — Every ticket purchased supports a local organization — Experience Shrewsbury’s Town Takeover while cheering on the WooSox.

Summer Event Series: Insect Day

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — EcoTarium — Admission included — Celebrate Insect Day with hands-on activities, educational programs, and encounters with local caterpillar species.

Nashua Silver Knights vs. Worcester Bravehearts

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Fitton Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup featuring local teams in a vibrant community atmosphere.

Perreoland Live Show

8-11 p.m. — Palladium — Tickets start at $90 — Experience an unforgettable live performance from Perreoland in Worcester.

The Warped Tour Band Tribute

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Off The Rails — $ — Experience a night of nostalgia with tributes to Green Day and Blink 182.

Miss Fairchild Concert

8-11 p.m. — Off The Rails — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of live music with Miss Fairchild in Worcester.

Comedy Night with Christine Hurley

Doors 6:30 PM — Samuel Slater's Restaurant — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs with top comedians Christine Hurley and James Dorsey.

Ekoh Concert

7-10 p.m. — Palladium — Tickets from $47 — Experience the electrifying live performance of hip-hop artist Ekoh.