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Today's riddle: Why aren't koalas actual bears? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. New Apartment Building Planned For Former Auto Shop In Worcester (patch.com) — A 29-unit apartment building is being proposed for 625 Franklin Street in Worcester, replacing the former Westview Auto Body site and adding studios, one-bedrooms, recreation space, and parking. The Zoning Board of Appeals is expected to vote on the project at its April 27 meeting, which could shape new housing options in the neighborhood.
2. Worcester Caribbean American Carnival To Take Hiatus This Year (patch.com) — Worcester’s Caribbean American Carnival will not take place this year, as organizers pause the August tradition to regroup and build stronger, year‑round programming for the city’s Caribbean community. The parade, which usually runs from City Hall up Main Street to Institute Park, is expected to return in future years after the organization strengthens its foundation.
3. UMass Memorial Unveils Space-Themed Pediatric Surgery Unit In Worcester (patch.com) — UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center in Worcester has transformed its Hahnemann Campus pediatric day surgery unit into a space-themed “Dunkin’ Joyful Space” to ease kids’ anxiety before and after procedures. Funded by a $150,000 Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation grant, the redesign covers pre-op, recovery, and an operating room, supporting more than 1,700 young patients each year.
4. Worcester Police Warn Of Possible Bicycle Takeover (patch.com) — Worcester police are warning residents about a possible youth “bicycle takeover” of city streets this weekend and say they’ll strictly enforce traffic laws. The alert follows earlier street takeover attempts in Worcester that led to 12 arrests and multiple citations. Parents and caregivers are urged to talk with kids about safety risks and legal consequences before the weekend.
5. Worcester College Awarded Funding For Energy, Scientific Research (patch.com) — Worcester Polytechnic Institute has been selected for new federal funding to support advanced energy and scientific research, including interpretable deep learning for catalysis. The award comes from a $30 million U.S. Department of Energy package for Massachusetts institutions, underscoring Worcester’s role in cutting-edge research even though exact grant amounts weren’t disclosed.
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