Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Volunteers at Worcester Animal Rescue League helped over 900 animals find homes from Oct.
2025 to Oct. 2026, handling tasks like cleaning, feeding & laundry so staff could focus on adoptions and care. The nonprofit will host a 5K walk fundraiser at Shore Park on Oct. 24 to support its programs.
🎓 Education
Greater Worcester Community Foundation awarded $1.47 million in scholarships on Thursday, Sept.
24, to 247 local students heading to college this fall, including 145 one-time awards and 102 renewable awards. The foundation also provided $494,000 in renewable funds to students already in college, supporting their continued studies.
🏥 Health
Dr. Anthony Izzo at St. Vincent Hospital says the bigger sleep lab now has seven beds for individual care plus six more for group monitoring of sleep disorders — like sleep apnea.
The lab uses sensors and video to track sleep, and patients can call his office for appointments.
📰 Real Estate
Moe’s Southwest Grill on Stafford Street closed permanently Friday, Sept.
25 after 20 years serving the community — the property is now for sale at $1,950,000 while other local locations under new ownership remain open.
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