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Worcester
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Radio Worcester was awarded the 2025 Community Impact Award by the Better Business Bureau of Central New England for its commitment to trusted journalism and community service+ the station will continue expanding its coverage and public outreach to better serve the region+. Radio Worcester
- ➤ United Way of Central Massachusetts raised $1.2 million to help low-income families with food aid and fuel assistance after a 43-day government shutdown — the organization distributed $400,000 in food gift cards and worked with local partners. The City of Worcester contributed $250,000 to support public school food programs and fuel aid for those in need. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance said seniors in Worcester County are the fastest-growing group among the unhoused, with numbers rising 29% since 2018—fixed incomes, rising rents, and few resources have driven the increase. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Veterans Inc.—a local nonprofit—connects veterans with job opportunities by partnering with local employers to translate military skills into civilian work. Its programs offer career coaching and supportive services that help stabilize the local economy. Worcester Business Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A local repair shop owner bought the historic former Sunnyside Ford dealership in Holden for $2.35 million — a property dating back to the Ford Model T days that will continue serving the automotive industry. Worcester Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Evil Felipe placed second in Worcester Magazine’s Digital Battle of the Bands, finishing behind rapper and musician Big Nate All Star with the song 'Forever and a Day.' The band plans to release a track by the end of 2025 while its members balance school and work (a sign of strong local support). Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Filming for 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' took place downtown yesterday and will continue until Thursday, Nov. 20 with scenes featuring actors like Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan shot at locations including the Exchange Building, renamed 'Hell' for production. Main Street from Foster to MLK is closed today from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. for filming — drivers should plan alternate routes. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ The Worcester Art Museum previewed its new Arms and Armor Galleries for the media on Thursday ahead of its public opening on November 22 — a 5,000-square-foot exhibit that displays over 1,000 artifacts from the former Higgins collection. The exhibit features a global mix of items from Europe, Asia, and Africa — offering a unique perspective on arms and armor not seen in other major institutions. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ The family-owned Farm at SummitWynds in Jefferson operates as a wedding venue with sweeping views of Mount Wachusett. The site has a rich legacy that saw it serve as a ski lodge, fiberglass factory, and horse farm+now it also draws visitors to its lavender fields for special events. Worcester Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WPI was named a top 5 school for study abroad by the Open Doors 2025 Report—showing 84.8% of undergraduates studied abroad in 2023–24—and it ranked fifth nationwide for participation, with many students also joining global hands-on projects at over 50 sites. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Lauren Piehl of Bay State Savings Bank shared holiday budgeting tips — she warned against scams to help people manage spending this season. She said it is important to make a complete budget that covers gifts, travel and celebrations — a step that may prevent overspending and costly credit card debt. Radio Worcester
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Worcester City Councilor Khrystian King proposed a rule to ban painful rodeo tools—like electric prods and flank straps—to keep animals safe. The council will review the proposal today to decide how to balance safety with rodeo tradition. MassLive
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Macbeth
7:30 p.m. — Worcester State University — $7-$15 — Experience Shakespeare's timeless tragedy of ambition, betrayal, and the consequences of power.
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Maine Mariners vs Worcester Railers
7:05-8:35 p.m. — DCU Center — Tickets available — Catch the Worcester Railers in action as they battle their rivals on home ice.
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Atreyu Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Palladium — $54+ — Experience an electrifying performance by Atreyu at one of Worcester's premier venues.
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Blind Guardian Somewhere Far Beyond Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — Palladium — Ticketed event — Celebrate 30 years of German speed metal with Blind Guardian as they bring their classic album to life.
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Yacht Lobsters Concert
7-8 p.m. — Off The Rails — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience the nostalgic sounds of 70's and early 80's Soft Rock with the Yacht Lobsters.
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve
3:00-4:30 p.m. — DCU Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic holiday rock opera with an all-new production from TSO.
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2025 Trot With Ted 5K, 10K and Kids Fun Run
9:30 a.m. — Tantasqua Regional High School — $30 registration fee — Run for a good cause to fund educational grants for local teachers while enjoying family-friendly competition.
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Handel's Messiah Performance
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Mechanics Hall — Ticket purchase required — Experience the Worcester Chorus as they perform the timeless holiday classic, Handel's Messiah.
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Sans Souci Tribute to JGB
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Electric Haze Llc — Tickets starting at $15.44 — Enjoy a night of alternative rock with a tribute to JGB.
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New England Winter Market
9 AM-6 PM — DCU Center — Check Official Website — Experience a festive market filled with local artisans, gourmet foods, and holiday cheer.
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