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Worcester
Monday, July 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Elm Park Playground rehabilitation finished ahead of schedule—introducing a covered apparatus and safer cement surface—and was completed in time for the Independence Day holiday weekend. This renovation offers a refreshed play area for many local users. This Week In Worcester
- ➤ Worcester County Wonders visited Donker Farm, the only working farm in the city, where volunteer Dianne Davis cared for sheep and watched geese roam the pond. The historic main house was built in 1753 and later moved to make room for the Wachusett Reservoir. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ This week, T&G features Laren, a lively 10-year-old who loves drawing, dancing and exploring outdoors and is looking for a nurturing foster family. Interested families meeting the eligibility requirements—such as being 18 or older—can call the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange for more details. Telegram & Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A UMass analysis found about 200 employee-owned businesses in Massachusetts, including several in Greater Worcester, as owners use state supports to keep local businesses thriving—Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee Co. in Orange now shares ownership among 14 employees, and proposed legislation may help more small companies transition smoothly. Telegram & Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UMass Chan Medical School scientists Dorothy Schafer and Travis Thomson received a $50,000 Riccio Fund award today to study how extracellular vesicles may allow the liver to send signals to the brain — a project involving two trainees — and the research may reveal new ways that organs communicate with the brain. UMass Chan Medical School
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Alex Hernandez & Kike Sax Live
6:30 PM — Garage Lounge 158 — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of vibrant music with Alex Hernandez and Kike Sax.
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Hot Night in the City
Dusk till late — Worcester Center For Crafts — Free entry — Experience vibrant craft creation with live music, food trucks, and hands-on demonstrations.
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Berry Fest 2025
11 AM-4 PM — Hollis Hills Farm — Free entry — Experience two weekends of berry picking, live music, and local vendors.
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Lucius Concert
7 PM — Tree House Brewing Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience Grammy-nominated indie-pop band Lucius in an engaging live performance showcasing their new album.
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Out To Lunch Festival & Market
11 AM - 3 PM — Worcester Common — Free entry — Enjoy live music, local food, and artists at this vibrant summer festival.
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Yachtley Crew Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Indian Ranch — General Admission — Enjoy an evening with the nation’s #1 Yacht Rock Band in a picturesque setting.
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Berry Festival at Hollis Hills Farm
11 AM-4 PM — Hollis Hills Farm — Free entry — Delight in berry picking, ice cream, and local vendors for a fruity family experience.
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Jake Owen Concert with Uncle Kracker
1-2:30 p.m. — Indian Ranch — Tickets available — Experience country hits under the sun with Jake Owen and Uncle Kracker.
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Lukas Nelson Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Tree House Brewing Company — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of GRAMMY Award-winning artist Lukas Nelson in an intimate setting.
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Flipturn Concert
7 p.m. — Tree House Brewing Company — Resale tickets available — Experience the indie rock vibes of flipturn as they perform tracks from their new album.
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