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Worcester
Monday, December 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, Dec. 21, T&G Santa used community donations to purchase toys for nearly 10,000 children identified by 20 local partner organizations. Contributions totaled $1,060 that day and brought the running total to over $54,900, thanks to support from local businesses & civic groups. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Worcester Red Sox organized a three-day Holiday Care-A-Van that visited 19 locations across Central Massachusetts to serve meals, deliver gifts, and engage with local groups—showing their ongoing commitment to community outreach and the WooSox Scholars program. Radio Worcester
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Angel investor Tom Medrek broke down key startup deal terms during a discussion with Auxilium’s Zak Dutton on AuxTalk today in Worcester. He explained founder vesting, valuation, and investor rights as essential tools for building a strong company. Radio Worcester
- ➤ The Zoning Board is reviewing plans to convert the former Heywood Boot & Shoe Co. building at 70-74 Winter St. into 77 residential units and three commercial storefronts. Worcester welcomed Raising Cane’s at 494 Lincoln St. Tuesday as the local Chamber fund collected over $3M for future projects. Telegram & Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In 1954, identical twins from Rutland underwent the first successful organ transplant performed by Milford native Dr. Joseph Murray at what is now Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The breakthrough on Dec. 23 paved the way for modern transplant medicine. Telegram & Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ New England Botanic Garden in Boylston offers holiday plant care tips for poinsettias, Christmas cactus, and amaryllis and explains how to water, prune (to keep them healthy), and repot so these plants can brighten winter even after the decorations are packed away. Telegram & Gazette
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A Christmas Carol
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a classic holiday tale brought to life in a beautiful theater setting.
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Dueling Pianos Show
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Rascals — Ticket prices vary — Get ready to rock and roll at an electrifying musical experience where you choose the playlist.
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Home for the Holidays Hockey Game
3:05-4:35 p.m. — DCU Center — $10 Kids Tickets — Celebrate the season with festive hockey, family fun, and a chance to win during the Ugly Sweater Contest.
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New Year's Eve Celebration with Whiskey Boulevard
7 PM - 1 AM — Samuel Slater's Restaurant — $95 Dinner, $30 Celebration Only — Celebrate New Year's Eve with live music, dinner buffet, and a champagne toast at midnight.
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The Taylor Party: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
8-10:30 p.m. — Palladium — $ — Dance and sing along to all of Taylor Swift's iconic eras at this electrifying tribute party.
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Bingo Loco - Late Show
5-6:30 p.m. — Palladium — Ticketed event — Experience an interactive bingo party with live music, wild prizes, and high-energy performances.
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