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Worcester
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Dec. 22, T&G Santa used donations from readers, local businesses, and civic groups to purchase toys for nearly 10,000 children in need identified by 20 partner organizations. The fundraising reached $55,982.25 and featured United Way of Central Massachusetts as a key partner. Telegram & Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A winning $100,000 lottery ticket sold at Smoke and Munch in Worcester on Sunday came from the evening Mass Cash drawing with winning numbers: 3 + 24 + 29 + 30 + 34. MassLive
- ➤ Downtown Worcester is buzzing with new dining, retail, and hospitality spots as restaurants like Alma Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse, vintage shop Ace of Babes, and boutique Boom Jewels add local charm; VUE Cocktail Lounge will open Saturday, Dec. 27 + host a New Year's Eve event at the Glass Tower. Radio Worcester
- ➤ Peter Stanton, a veteran in local news media, is retiring at the end of the year after nearly 40 years shaping independent publications. His work at Worcester Magazine and the Business Journal played a key role in local media evolution. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Walden Golf Group finalized its $9.5M purchase of Blackstone National Golf Club in Sutton on Dec. 22 and said it will upgrade the practice range with Toptracer technology (set for 2027) while keeping the course open under its longstanding name. Telegram & Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 4th Wall Stage Company debuts Shakespeare Through A Disability Lens from Dec. 26-28 at Fletcher Auditorium (Museum of Worcester, 30 Elm St.), presenting scenes from four plays with a post-show talkback on Dec. 28. Tickets are $25, $22 for seniors and members and $12 for students. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Silver Scream Con 5 will offer tickets online at 10 a.m. today as DCU Center hosts the convention from Oct. 2-4 next year (tickets available at silverscreamcon.com). Celebrity guest names will be announced later. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Northampton punk band Bella’s Bartok will perform at Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St., on Dec. 27 at 8 p.m. for their final Worcester show before a hiatus (tickets are $15) and will be joined by Woody and the Rebel Alliance. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Worcester Polytech Institute, an engineering robotics professor is developing bat-inspired robots to assist in nighttime search and rescue, with a compact system that responders can deploy quickly in harsh conditions — technology that mimics bat navigation to locate obstacles. The project aims to enhance emergency response locally. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- ➤ WPI received a $3 million gift from alumnus Paul Covec ’64 to boost faculty and student innovation and research. The donation created the Paul A. Covec ’64 Innovation and Commercialization Fund (the Fund) which will support startups and patent research as part of the Beyond These Towers campaign. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Carlstrom Memorial Forest in Shrewsbury offers locals a scenic winter walk today with over 70 acres of trails, benches for bird watching, and safety tips to wear proper boots and blaze orange (dogs must stay on leash). Telegram & Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ On Dec. 15, Thomas M. Oliveri purchased the Peppercorn’s Grille & Tavern property for $1.05 million from Clark University after years of leasing; the restaurant at 455 Park Ave, located a block west of campus (established in 1995), will continue its legacy. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Readers can now vote for last week's standout Hometeam Girls' Basketball Player presented by the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. The vote comes after coaches reported game highlights and impressive performances, with results to be shared soon. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Tommy Cassell gathered top boys basketball performances in Central Mass for a fan vote to name the Hometeam Player of the Week presented by the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. Leominster's Osiris Lopez won with 34,307 votes, edging Zeeland Youngblood, Jayden Orhin and Devin Rowden. Telegram & Gazette
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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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