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1. Worcester Man Faces Drug Charges After Stop Near Shrewsbury School — Worcester readers learn that a local man is facing drug charges after a traffic stop near a Shrewsbury school, raising concerns about regional safety and law enforcement activity close to the city. (Worcester Patch)
2. Worcester Elementary School Gets Large Sports Equipment Donation — Families in Worcester can celebrate a major sports equipment donation to a local elementary school, boosting students' access to athletics and strengthening community support for youth activities. (Worcester Patch)
3. 'True Friend': Worcester Mourns Longtime Publisher, Advocate Paul Giorgio — Worcester residents are remembering longtime publisher and community advocate Paul Giorgio as a true friend to the city, honoring his years of civic involvement and local leadership. Tributes highlight his deep connections across Worcester's media, political and nonprofit circles. (Worcester Patch)
4. Beloved 'Dancing With The Stars' Couple Coming To Worcester — Worcester dance fans can look forward to Dancing with the Stars pros Maks Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd bringing their high-energy Burn the Floor tour to The Hanover Theatre next May, with tickets ranging from $49 to $79. The show will feature ballroom and Latin styles performed by international champions in a rock-concert atmosphere. (Worcester Patch)
5. Massachusetts gives Worcester $900,000 to map flood risks, and where to invest next (thecooldown.com) — Worcester just secured a $900,000 state grant to finish its four-year flood resilience project, helping officials pinpoint vulnerable neighborhoods and prioritize smarter drainage and infrastructure upgrades before heavier storms cause costly damage.
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