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Worcester
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Worcester offers a busy lineup of holiday events as residents can visit historic home tours at Salisbury Mansion—featuring regular and candlelight tours—and join a crafts festival, a toy drive car show, a blues music event at WCUW, a Mo Rocca conversation at Worcester State College and the Festival of Lights downtown, all set from Nov. 28 through Dec. 5 and beyond. Many events are free or low-cost and celebrate local history, art and traditions. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Donations from local readers, businesses, and civic groups help T&G Santa buy toys for nearly 10,000 children in need identified by 20 partner organizations. United Way of Central Massachusetts leads the effort — the fund has reached a daily total of $20,930. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ On November 26th, Grammy-nominated artist Joyner Lucas—who was raised in Worcester—hosted Thanksgiving Joyner Feast at the YMCA on Main Street, serving hundreds a meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and more from donated sources like Wachusett Country Club, Polar Beverages, Table Talk Pies and CVS. Local officials, including Mayor Joseph M. Petty, joined volunteers as families and friends gathered for the event. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Parents remembered Harris Thompson Wolobah, who died in 2023 after eating a spicy tortilla chip, on what would have been his 17th birthday—his family recalled his love for basketball and kind spirit. They continue to honor his memory with heartfelt tributes while pursuing legal action over the incident. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Round 3 voting is underway in a March Madness-style contest to choose the best diner in Central MA after Tuesday's vote eliminated four diners. Voters choose between Lou Roc's Diner & Miss Worcester and Bread & Butter Diner & Dinky's Blue Belle Diner, with voting closing at noon on December 2. Telegram & Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Worcester-based Webster First Federal Credit Union promoted longtime employee Erin Jansky to serve as its inaugural chief human resources officer—making her the executive leader of one of Central Massachusetts' largest credit unions. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Apple is moving its retail store from Marlborough’s Solomon Pond Mall to The Shops at Blackstone Valley in Millbury & will open at noon on Dec. 12. This change makes the new store one of only two Apple locations in Central Massachusetts. Worcester Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ An online exploration of Bandcamp has uncovered local Worcester musicians like Princess Ghoul, RUBY, and Malt Schlitzmann who share rock, electronic, and spoken word projects from neighborhood gigs. The dive shows how these independent artists use digital releases to connect with local audiences — a distinctive part of the city's creative scene. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Immigrant residents in Worcester celebrate Thanksgiving by mixing American staples with flavors from home such as Brazilian-style potato salad, Indian cranberry chutney, and Nigerian jollof rice—showing how they blend traditions for a unique holiday meal. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Worcester Cowboys 12U Team, champions of the New England Regional Division 2 Championship with a 12–0 season and a 26–6 win over the Dorchester Eagles, is holding a send-off fundraiser at 2 Chef’s (317 West Boylston St.) on Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. to support their trip to compete in Naples, Florida from Dec. 7 to Dec. 13. This Week In Worcester
- ➤ On Thanksgiving Eve at the Hart Center, Holy Cross beat Worcester State 77-53 in an exhibition game as sophomore guard Tyler Boston led an 11-4 run in the second quarter. Four Crusaders scored in double figures (Boston, Aidan Richard, Gabe Warren and Declan Ryan) while Worcester State struggled with turnovers ahead of their next game less than 24 hours later. Telegram & Gazette
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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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Saves The Day and Glassjaw Concert
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Palladium — $TBA — Experience an electrifying evening with indie rock legends in a vibrant venue.
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45th Annual Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert
8-10 p.m. — Mechanics Hall — $47+ — Experience Worcester's festive holiday celebration with the Massachusetts Symphony and special guest performances.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay
8:30-9:30 p.m. — Mechanics Hall — $25.65 — Experience the music of Coldplay in a candlelit setting for a unique musical celebration.
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A Christmas Carol
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Tickets from $102 — Enjoy a classic holiday tale brought to life in a stunning theatrical performance.
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