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Thursday, July 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 38 Lewis St. — A Place to Live celebrates two years of success with all 24 units filled and no recent turnover. CEO Alex Corrales said the facility uses project-based vouchers to cap rent at 30% of each tenant's income, giving residents a stable place to rebuild their lives. Telegram & Gazette
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Scott Meyer of Holyoke rescued a driver trapped in his car after it hit a pole at the corner of Grafton Street and Sunderland Road in Worcester—he pried open the passenger side door and stayed with the driver until first responders arrived. Telegram & Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Leominster man who tried to open a plane door and stab a flight attendant on a 2023 flight was sentenced to time served on Tuesday, July 29 — he spent 26 months in jail and is banned from flying commercially for five years. Telegram & Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Color The City festival will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. Aug. 8 on the Worcester Common at 455 Main St. and will feature art, live performances and games by the Create 508 youth program—mixing medieval, gaming and fantasy themes. The event will include acts by Worcester Youth Poet Laureate Serenity Jackson and actor Angelo Gray—offering a creative space for the community to explore local culture. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ This week, Worcester will host a range of cultural events—CatVideoFest 2025 will screen cat videos at Cinema Worcester on Aug. 2 and 3, an ABBA tribute concert will take place in Webster on Aug. 3 with doors opening at 11:30 a.m., a free concert by the Deloreans will run in Spencer at Powder Mill Park from 2 to 5 p.m., and an evening of music and poetry is set at White Room on Aug. 3 featuring Boston musician Savoir Faire, Worcester poet Victor D. Infante, and singer Lexi Weege. Later in the week—Out To Lunch featuring Bella’s Bartok will occur at Worcester Common on Aug. 6 while Mamadou will perform West African fusion music at Hanover Theatre’s outdoor plaza on Aug. 7. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Commonwealth of Massachusetts named Worcester a Housing Choice Community on July 30, enabling the city to access state grants and nine housing programs — a status that supports plans for future affordable housing projects. City Manager Eric D. Batista said the designation is key to the city's ongoing efforts to expand its housing options. This Week In Worcester
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Samara Vilca, PhD from UMass Chan was among 30 postdoctoral researchers chosen nationwide for the Burroughs Wellcome Fund Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Award, which will begin on Sept.1 and provide up to $60,000 to support career development in biomedical research—bolstering her work on microglia and neuroinflammation. UMass Chan Medical School
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, local summer sports featured baseball, basketball and golf games—each with close scores. In baseball, Lehigh Valley won 5 to 3 in a 10-inning game and tournaments at Adams Field reported tight contests—while basketball playoffs and golf events crowned winners in multiple divisions. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ On July 30, local summer sports featured an American Legion baseball tournament at Adams Field in Quincy with Shrewsbury facing Hudson at 4 p.m. and the winner meeting Fall River at 7 p.m. — Auburn hosted a Central New England Association game at Tatnuck on the Worcester State University campus at 6:45 p.m., Nashua played the Bravehearts at 6:30 p.m., and Auburn High held boys’ basketball playoffs with teams to be announced. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Alec Lindstrom, a former star at Shepherd Hill and Boston College, signed with the New England Patriots after the team suffered injuries to its offensive line. He worked out with the team on Wednesday (wearing No. 61) and joined the Patriots after spending two seasons with the Memphis Showboats. Telegram & Gazette
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2025 Backpack Giveaway & Free Haircuts
12-4 p.m. — Fuller Family Park — Free entry — Enjoy free food, haircuts, and live performances at this community-focused event.
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Lehigh Valley IronPigs vs. Worcester Red Sox
1:05-2:35 p.m. — Polar Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling action as the IronPigs face off against the Red Sox at Polar Park.
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Idobi Summer School
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Palladium — Free entry — Experience the unique sounds of Beauty School Dropout, a rising Renegade-Pop band from Los Angeles.
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Golf Fundamentals for Beginners
6-7 p.m. — Cyprian Keyes Golf Club — Learn the basics of golf in a fun and supportive environment with a PGA Professional.
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Worcester Chapter AGO Organists Artist Showcase
12-1 p.m. — Mechanics Hall — Free entry — Experience the artistry of local organists performing on the historic Worcester Organ.
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August Book Club - Demon Copperhead
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Gardner Ale House — Free entry — Gather with fellow readers to discuss 'Demon Copperhead' while enjoying food and friendship.
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Terry Lee Goffee's Johnny Cash Tribute
8-9:30 p.m. — Stadium Theatre — Tickets from $21 — Experience the iconic music of Johnny Cash through an unforgettable tribute performance.
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Grace Tyler Concert
7-11 p.m. — Indian Ranch — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening with Texas singer/songwriter Grace Tyler as she performs her music in a scenic venue.
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Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Stadium Theatre — $31, $36, $41 — Experience the classic sounds of the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra, still captivating audiences worldwide.
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Toad The Wet Sprocket Concert
6:30 p.m. — Tree House Brewing Company — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music at the Summer Stage in Charlton.
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