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Worcester
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Josh and Julie Fitzgerald are the new co-owners of Cannery Music Hall in Southbridge—this historic venue holds 440 people and will host tribute bands, comedy, jazz nights and dinner theater with its opening night set for October 3 featuring a tribute to Paul Stanley of KISS. Radio Worcester
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UMass Chan Medical School named a 20-member search committee to find a replacement for Chancellor Michael Collins, who will retire in July. The committee—chaired by UMass Trustee David Brunelle and including leaders such as Karyn Polito and Tim Murray—will review candidates amid financial challenges facing the school. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Milford teen was briefly detained by ICE last Friday and later released, while his undocumented parents from Brazil must now wear ankle monitors as they seek asylum. The couple must report to an ICE office in Framingham in two weeks+their movements are restricted, which limits their ability to work and participate in community life. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Tom Marino and Mark Henderson said Worcester’s dispute with Holden over sewage could cost the city millions and that a stalled investigation into police recruit Enrique Delgado Garcia’s death—despite video evidence—raises questions about state accountability. Radio Worcester
- ➤ The Worcester City Council met on September 16 in a 22‑minute session—covering the pledge of allegiance, national anthem, and proclamations for WalkBike Worcester and Emergency Preparedness Month. Several agenda items, including a report on street construction and updates on drones and fire blankets, were sent to committees and Public Safety for review. This Week In Worcester
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fans picked up the new Pawtucket Hot Wieners jersey on Tuesday and enjoyed Tail Waggin’ Tuesday and Taco and Tequila Tuesday as part of the Worcester Red Sox Fan Appreciation Week. The team will host autographs at Sherwood’s Diner, a Unibank Fireworks show on Friday, and a Meet the Team event with postgame giveaways on Sunday—capping off the final homestand of the season. Radio Worcester
- ➤ Luis Perales, a Red Sox pitching prospect, shined in his Triple-A debut at Polar Park on Wednesday as he struck out three batters in one inning and threw 11 pitches—nine cutters and two sliders—after returning from Tommy John surgery. Red Sox management sees him as a key playoff option and he will pitch again on Saturday. Telegram & Gazette
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