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Worcester
Monday, September 15th, 2025
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 13, the Wings for Autism program at Worcester Regional Airport gave families a chance to practice air travel from check-in to boarding with help from TSA agents and airline crew—run by Massport and the Charles River Center. The third event eased travel anxiety for people on the autism spectrum and is planned to become an annual program. Telegram & Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Arthur E. Thompson grew up in West Brookfield before moving to Worcester and began selling hospital supplies in the 1920s—he started his own supply company in 1923 that grew to stock hospitals and homes until he retired in 1946. Telegram & Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A pioneering local family broke racial barriers in Worcester—Jennie Clough became the first Black female educator and first Black graduate of Worcester State as other family members set local firsts as jurors, barbers, and postmen. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ The Brazilian Festival of Worcester took place at Institute Park on September 14 with about three dozen vendors offering food, music, and capoeira performances. The event featured an opening ceremony at 12:30 p.m.—led by Mayor Joseph M. Petty and Council Vice Chairman Khrystian E. King—to honor Brazil’s Independence Day. Telegram & Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UMass Chan held a ribbon cutting on Sept. 12 to open its new 40-foot hydroponic Wellness Farm that produces up to three tons of fresh produce each year to fight food insecurity in Worcester. The farm, run in partnership with local nonprofit 2Gether We Eat, will provide produce to food pantries and UMass Chan staff—boosting the school’s long-standing community support efforts. UMass Chan Medical School
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday night, the Red Sox held off the Yankees 6-4 as Carlos Narváez’s solo home run sparked a six-run first inning while Garrett Crochet matched his season high with 12 strikeouts, ending a three-game losing streak. Boston moved within one and a half games behind New York for the AL’s top wild card — Aaron Judge hit his 48th home run, passing Joe DiMaggio. 7 News Boston
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Trombone Shorty Live
7-11 p.m. — Tree House Brewing Company — Entry details not specified — Enjoy an electrifying performance from the renowned Trombone Shorty.
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Social Friday - Urbano & Bachata Night
7-11 p.m. — 961 Restaurant — Limited tickets available — Enjoy live performances and electrifying music at Worcester's hottest Urbano & Bachata night.
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Varials Live Concert
12:30-4:30 p.m. — Palladium — Tickets available — Experience a powerful performance from Varials and dive into their intense sound with live music.
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