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Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Worcester rapper Big Nate Allstar won Worcester Magazine's first digital Battle of the Bands after four rounds of online voting — beating competitors like Evil Felipe. He credited his team and fans for the win — and he plans to release new music and tour to grow his career. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released staff absence data showing Massachusetts public school staff missed an average of 12 days this school year while Worcester Public Schools averaged 13.5 days—figures that could reduce student learning time. DESE leaders stressed the report, released Nov. 18, is meant to help districts understand the impact on classrooms rather than assign blame. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Students, faculty, and staff at Worcester State University have rallied to support Thea’s Pantry as visits increased from 927 to 1,298 in September and October amid SNAP uncertainty—and donations reached nearly 6,000 pounds. The pantry in room 113 of the Student Center now accepts groceries, toiletries, and other essentials to help students facing food insecurity. Worcester State University
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UMass Chan experts say global cancer cases doubled since 1990 and warn that lifestyle, environmental and alcohol risks may drive diagnoses up to 30.5 million per year by 2050. They urge stronger prevention and early screening to reduce deaths—efforts that could shape public health policies. UMass Chan Medical School
- ➤ On Monday, Nov. 17, a local EMS union warned that staffing shortages at UMass Memorial Medical Center risked patient care—reporting only one ALS ambulance available for emergencies. The union, representing over 100 IAEP Local 95 members, said a focus on the new North Pavilion Facility has led to negotiations to maintain proper emergency coverage. This Week In Worcester
- ➤ Two researchers from UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester received a $2M award from the CDC to study how patients using GLP‑1 drugs improve their lifestyles. The study will enroll 220 local participants in two groups starting in 2026 to compare a Noom Weight program—designed to support lifestyle changes—with standard care. Worcester Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ School children filled the DCU Center for the Worcester Railers’ annual School Day Game, making it the fifth-highest attended game in franchise history according to the team. Worcester Business Journal
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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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