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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Patrick Maloney is named the new executive director of Preservation Worcester — he takes over from Deborah Packard who will retire at the end of the month after 21 years of service. A lifelong Worcester resident with leadership roles at St. John's High School and Nativity School, he will guide the organization as it plans to restore historic sites like Salisbury House. Telegram & Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ NU Chicken got a food license from the city to replace the closed B.T.'s Fried Chicken & BBQ at 318 Park Ave.—owners plan to serve Nashville hot chicken with french fries, mac and cheese and custard shakes and will open at the end of July or early August. MassLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This week, Worcester hosts a full slate of events — Parmalee with special guest Jake Banfield performs at Indian Ranch in Webster on July 12 at 1 p.m. with tickets from $33.40 to $70.15 and Jubilee Gardens plays at the FRONTROOM on July 12 at 7 p.m. for $15. Cultural highlights continue with an Emerging Artists exhibit opening at Harold Stevens Gallery on July 13 from 4 to 6 p.m., Afro-Latin jazz featuring Manolo Mairena scheduled for Institute Park on July 13 with a rain date of July 20, a free Chat with a Curator at the American Antiquarian Society on July 15 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and Harley’s Funhouse hosting a Summerween drag show at Ralph’s Rock Diner on July 17 at 9 p.m. for $10 at the door. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UMass Chan Medical School celebrated naming the Paul J. DiMare Center on July 9 when over 100 people joined the event to tour the new nine-story research building and see the donor plaque. The building was named after philanthropist Paul J. DiMare after a $35 million gift will support research into neurodegenerative and genetic diseases — a boost for future biomedical studies. UMass Chan Medical School
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Holden was removed from the Asian long-horned beetle quarantine zone on July 10 after surveys detected no sign of the invasive species, ending years of coordinated efforts by state, agricultural and federal agencies. Officials urged local residents to monitor their trees (a step to quickly address any future beetle activity). Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ USA Lacrosse announced that several Central Mass. high school lacrosse players from Nashoba, Algonquin, St. John's and other local schools were named All-Americans and selected for Mid-Wach and MMLL/CAL league all-star teams in both boys' and girls' divisions. The awards include academic honors and special recognitions like MVP and the Bob Scott Award—highlighting their strong contributions on the field. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Colin Richey, a 30-year-old Upton native and former Whitinsville Christian star, has been promoted to assistant coach for Holy Cross men's basketball—he will add recruiting and on-court coaching duties to his role as director of operations. He said he is excited to return home and build his coaching career at the Division 1 level. Telegram & Gazette
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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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