Tuesday, December 24th, 2024

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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Paul TonThat is appointed as the new executive director of Worcester Community Housing Resources, bringing extensive nonprofit leadership experience aimed at enhancing community living standards. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ T&G Santa's campaign to provide gifts for nearly 8,000 children in need has raised $58,057.74, thanks to donations from readers, local businesses, and civic organizations. Telegram & Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rossi Development proposes a new five-story mixed-use building in Worcester's Canal District, featuring 46 studio apartments and commercial space, pending zoning approval and addressing concerns over lack of affordable units. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Worcester is experiencing significant growth through public and private investments, with a positive economic forecast for 2025 despite challenges in the labor market. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ As Worcester's smaller multifamily property market cools, investors are broadening their search to cities like Auburn, Fitchburg, and Southbridge to find valuable multi-family property investments. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ UniBank celebrates its new Worcester branch opening by offering gasoline at 99 cents per gallon for a limited time, significantly lower than the average price in Massachusetts. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Central Massachusetts is anticipated to experience significant economic growth in 2025, driven by declining interest rates, proposed tax reforms, and local initiatives in affordable housing, business development, biotech expansion, education, and infrastructure improvements. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Worcester's tallest office buildings, The Mercantile Center and The Glass Tower, have taken different development paths to revitalize downtown presence, achieving high occupancy rates through strategic renovations and amenities. Worcester Business Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A graduate student's life was put on hold due to kidney failure until a neighboring town's resident donated her kidney, successfully restoring the student's health and ability to return to school. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
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Brick Fest Live - A Celebration for LEGO Enthusiasts
Brick Fest Live is a family-friendly festival at the DCU Center featuring a vast variety of LEGO exhibits, hands-on activities, and opportunities for creative building.
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Brick Fest Live - Family Event for LEGO Enthusiasts
Brick Fest Live at the DCU Center offers a celebration of LEGO with interactive attractions, life-size models, and a Guinness World-Record Setting Mosaic.
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Noon Year's Eve Celebration
Celebrate the arrival of the new year with fun activities and experiences at the EcoTarium in Worcester.
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Stretch Therapy Workshop
This event offers insights into Stretch Therapy and techniques for personalized stretching to improve daily wellbeing and reduce pain.
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Keller Williams Live Performance
Keller Williams, a renowned music artist known for his unique blend of rock, jazz, funk, and bluegrass, will perform live at Tree House Brewing Company.
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Matt Roper Live at Wormtown Brewery
Matt Roper will be performing at Wormtown Brewery in Worcester, providing an evening of entertainment.
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MiLB Northeast Regional Career Fair at Polar Park
The event offers an opportunity for attendees to meet hiring managers from various Minor League Baseball organizations and expand their professional network.
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