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Worcester
Monday, December 29th, 2025
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, Dec. 28, T&G Santa provided toys for nearly 10,000 children (via 20 partner organizations in Worcester) thanks to donations from readers, local businesses, and civic groups. The program, led by the United Way of Central Massachusetts, relied on community support and aims to grow in future years. Telegram & Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Sunday Telegram’s Worcester County Wonders column published on Dec. 28 shared over 100 local history stories, featuring Grizzly Adams + landmarks like Hot Dog Annie’s and the Charlton cow tunnel. The widely read series also points to plans for a new film to retell these cherished tales. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Central Mass. football all-stars were announced on Dec. 28 by the Joseph R. Mewhiney Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame; coaches picked players from many divisions including honorees from Worcester Tech — a local standout. Telegram & Gazette
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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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The Great Escape - Journey Tribute
8-11 p.m. — Rascals — $18-$25 — Experience the high-energy tribute to Journey that leaves fans eager for more.
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