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Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of November.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Both individuals involved in a Worcester domestic shooting incident have died, following an event in their Newton Square area home. Telegram & Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Central Massachusetts employers continue to adapt to the post-pandemic labor market by increasing wages and offering workplace flexibility to attract and retain talent. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Multiple professionals across various companies, such as Cornerstone Bank and ERA Key Realty Services, have made significant career advancements. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Chick-fil-A plans to open a second restaurant in Worcester at a former Walgreens site, pending a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Worcester Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Assumption University introduced a scholarship program aimed at promoting civic dialogue and community-building, offering $10,500 in annual aid to students starting fall 2025. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Five high school students are nominated for the Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week for their outstanding school achievement and community service, showcasing their diverse contributions and leadership in academics, sports, and extracurricular activities. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Central Massachusetts colleges are expanding financial aid programs to improve higher education accessibility for underserved students, with initiatives like the College of the Holy Cross raising its full-tuition grant threshold to family incomes of $100,000 or less. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Massachusetts voters approved Question 2, which removes the MCAS exam graduation requirement, advocating for district-certified assessments instead. Worcester Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Worcester City Council will reconvene with a full agenda from the previously disrupted meeting, discussing city security, zoning changes for gas stations, police recruitment age limits, snow equipment rates, and budget authority modifications. Telegram & Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A bill requiring insurers in Massachusetts to cover additional breast cancer diagnostic exams and screenings is awaiting Governor Maura Healey's signature, set to take effect in 2026. Worcester Business Journal
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South Carolina Stingrays vs Worcester Railers Hockey Game
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Mini Retreat for Women Hosted by the Diocese of Worcester
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Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair for PJ Library
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Pentatonix: Hallelujah! It's A Christmas Tour
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Briscoe Concert at Palladium
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Trois-Rivières Lions vs Worcester Railers
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