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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Worcester celebrated community fun on Aug 22 when Skate Night Worcester brought families together with live music, and upcoming events include a journalism panel and Pride festival on Sept 6 and another skate night on Sept 26 — each offering unique local culture experiences. Local venues like Notch Brewing continue to support a busy downtown scene that appeals to many residents. Telegram & Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Taylor Hurst, who pleaded guilty in 2008 to manslaughter after fatally strangling his fiancée and was released in October 2022, is held without bail as he faces a murder charge for the July death of Stephen Gomes in a Boston apartment—prosecutors referenced his Worcester conviction during an Aug. 22 arraignment. Telegram & Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts food lovers are voting online until 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 to choose the state's top grocery food in a contest that narrowed 32 brands to two finalists—Toll House cookies and Kayem hot dogs. Voters can only cast a ballot once per hour as the contest showcases historic recipes from Whitman and Chelsea. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ The Museum of Worcester is hosting a benefit event at the Fletcher Auditorium from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28—to support the upcoming documentary film 'Whirlwind' about Marshall W. 'Major' Taylor—and to unveil a portrait from Louis Garneau’s 'Resilience' collection. Guests must dress in vintage style and register to purchase $35 tickets. This Week In Worcester
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Just three days before school begins, the Parent Information Center at Moody Shattuck House helped parents register their children during a busy enrollment week. It offered ESL testing, vaccinations and special education information—and director Patricia Padilla led a multilingual team to support diverse families. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ UMass Chan will begin its academic year with a weeklong convocation from Sept 5 to Sept 11 to honor new students in medicine, nursing, and biomedical sciences. The events will start with the White Coat Ceremony at 2 p.m. on Friday at the Hanover Theatre—tickets are available from the Office of Student Life and all events will be live streamed online. UMass Chan Medical School
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters can cast in-person early ballots at Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Square, with hours running until Friday, Aug. 29 — the preliminary election with two races is scheduled for Sept. 2 and the general on Nov. 4. Telegram & Gazette
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VentureMeets Networking Event
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Courthouse Brew Co — Free entry — Connect with local entrepreneurs and expand your professional network in Worcester.
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Dawes Concert
7 p.m. — Tree House Brewing Company — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music at a popular local brewery.
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Thousand Below Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Palladium — Cost not specified — Experience the atmospheric and emotional sounds of Thousand Below in an engaging live performance.
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Matt Soper: Easy Season Performance
1-5 p.m. — Janine's Frostee — Free entry — Enjoy the lush harmonies and unique renditions of popular songs from the 80s, 90s, and 00s.
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The Pike RokFest 2025
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. — Indian Ranch — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a day of tribute performances featuring classic rock hits from iconic bands.
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Dorothy Concert
7-9 p.m. — Palladium — $51 — Enjoy a last-minute concert experience with Dorothy in Worcester's vibrant music scene.
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Kaleo Concert
6:30 p.m. — Tree House Brewing Company — Resale tickets available — Enjoy an evening of live music at the Summer Stage.
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BBQ Fest
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily — Wachusett Mountain Ski Area — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy barbecue delights with live music and fun activities for all ages.
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Family Day at Free Play Bar & Arcade
11 AM – 5 PM — Freeplay Bar Arcade — $12 admission — Enjoy a day filled with arcade games, skee ball, air hockey, and pinball with the whole family.
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