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  • Week in review: peacemaker awards, pothole pressure, Union Station restaurant search

    May 15, 2026

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    Charlene Arsenault

    A new operator search for Union Station, renewed debate over Worcester’s immigration policies and the city’s worsening pothole problem led a week that also included public honors, criminal cases and community recognition across Worcester

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  • WPI graduates urged to lead with imagination, purpose at 2026 commencement

    May 15, 2026

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    Charlene Arsenault

    More than 1,800 students received degrees during WPI’s 157th commencement ceremonies, where speakers including will.i.am challenged graduates to shape the future through innovation, creativity and ethical leadership

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  • Worcester names Dr. Jennifer Bradford as new city medical director

    May 15, 2026

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    Charlene Arsenault

    UMass physician and public health advocate Dr. Jennifer Bradford will succeed longtime Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh, bringing experience in addiction medicine, homelessness and community health to the role

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  • Three Worcester financial advisors earn statewide wealth management recognition

    May 15, 2026

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    The Worcester Guardian

    Three advisors at Worcester-based Bartholomew & Company have been named 2026 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers, including two receiving the recognition for a tenth straight year

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  • Worcester native helped build sports museum into New England institution

    May 14, 2026

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    Bill Ballou

    After more than four decades preserving Boston sports history, longtime Sports Museum curator Richard Johnson — a Worcester native who grew up idolizing Holy Cross legends and the Impossible Dream Red Sox — is stepping back from the role he helped create

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  • Worcester senior care community honored with national Super Star award

    May 14, 2026

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    Charlene Arsenault

    The Oasis at Dodge Park received national recognition from Caring.com for high ratings and reviews from seniors and families

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  • Thousands of flags to be placed on veterans’ graves in Worcester ahead of Memorial Day

    May 14, 2026

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    Charlene Arsenault

    More than 165 volunteers are expected to place over 5,000 American flags at Saint John’s Cemetery during the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office annual Memorial Day observance

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  • Pothole frustrations spill into city council as officials outline long-term repair strategy

    May 14, 2026

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    Charlene Arsenault

    A resident’s theatrical demonstration at this week’s City Council meeting underscored growing frustration over Worcester’s road conditions as officials defend a broader infrastructure overhaul

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  • DPW to honor employee with annual Paul J. Moosey award

    May 13, 2026

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    The Worcester Guardian

    The Worcester Department of Public Works presents its annual Paul J. Moosey Employee of the Year Award on Friday, recognizing a worker whose dedication reflects the late commissioner’s decades of service to the city

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  • Bounce houses, antique photography and hair metal survivors: 5 fun things to do this weekend

    May 13, 2026

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    Charlene Arsenault

    This weekend brings a little of everything: a family music festival with food trucks and animal encounters, a photographer turning flea-market Americana into social commentary, a Worcester Youth Orchestras finale at Mechanics Hall, a youth-led arts showcase at JMAC and Mike Tramp reviving White Lion songs at Rascals for anyone still emotionally attached to 1987

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