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  • Peppercorn’s owner retiring after 29 years, selling Worcester restaurant to former employee

    October 9, 2026

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    Charlene Arsenault

    Tom Oliveri is handing over the longtime Park Avenue restaurant to Joe Kaplan and an ownership group that includes Peppercorn’s general manager and head chef. Customers can expect the same menu, staff and atmosphere

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  • Greater Worcester Community Foundation awards scholarships to 488 students

    October 9, 2026

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    Charlene Arsenault

    The foundation’s 2026 scholarship program includes a record $104,000 award to a Worcester Polytechnic Institute student, as well as financial assistance for hundreds of students pursuing higher education

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  • Burncoat cross-country teams find success through teamwork, growth and friendship

    October 9, 2026

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    Mackenzie Tupja

    The Patriots have made significant strides this season, with the boys’ team compiling a 5-1 record entering a recent Central Massachusetts Athletic Conference tri-meet.

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  • Worcester School Committee reviews proposed state graduation standards

    October 8, 2026

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    Jason Bleau

    District officials say Worcester is positioned to meet proposed graduation requirements as the School Committee also revisits student gender support policies and expands a digital hall pass pilot program

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  • Shrewsbury Street to celebrate Italian heritage with parade, music and family festivities Sunday

    October 8, 2026

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    Charlene Arsenault

    Worcester’s Italian Heritage Parade returns Oct. 11, with a procession down Shrewsbury Street and a free festival featuring music, food and family activities at East Park

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  • 10 Central Massachusetts ventures selected for StartUp Worcester program

    October 8, 2026

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    The Worcester Guardian

    The 12th annual cohort includes entrepreneurs developing businesses in health care, transportation, technology, food, legal services and other industries, with mentorship and resources aimed at helping them grow

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  • Monster trucks, black holes and a one-night stand: 5 fun things to do this weekend

    October 7, 2026

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    Charlene Arsenault

    From monster trucks and improv comedy to ’90s music, astrophysics and Shakespeare, here are five fun things to do around Worcester this weekend

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  • Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll to headline Worcester conference focused on housing crisis

    October 7, 2026

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    The Worcester Guardian

    The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce brings together state leaders, developers and business officials Friday to examine housing production, affordability and its growing impact on the Central Massachusetts workforce

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  • Volunteers to assemble 2,000 care kits for veterans at Worcester event

    October 7, 2026

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    The Worcester Guardian

    Ocean State Job Lot, Veterans Inc. and community partners join forces Friday to provide bedding, bath supplies and other essentials to veterans transitioning into housing across New England

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  • Public restroom proposal gets some relief from Worcester council

    October 6, 2026

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    Steve Smith

    Councilors sent the proposal to the city manager for further study after debating locations, maintenance and whether temporary porta-potties belong downtown

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