Free parking offered at two lots during storm

Today in Worcester

• Free parking offered at two lots during storm. The city will offer free parking at its Highland Street lot and the McGrath lot on Salem Street from Friday at 8 p.m. through Tuesday at noon for residents in flood-prone areas during the storm; normal rates return Tuesday morning. Patch also covered the closures.City of Worcester
• Worcester schools plan anti-racism push after incidents. Worcester Public Schools plans to roll out a districtwide anti-racism campaign following recent incidents in school athletics, aiming to strengthen equity and accountability in sports, according to Worcester Patch.Worcester Patch
• City renews ban on drywall firm at Franklin Street site. City officials have again barred a New Hampshire drywall contractor from tax-break projects even as the firm keeps working on the 364-unit Benjamin on Franklin housing project, raising enforcement and labor concerns, according to the Worcester Business Journal.Worcester Business Journal
• Housing nonprofit relocates to downtown Worcester office. A nonprofit that helps Worcester residents find and keep stable housing relocated its offices downtown this week, putting services closer to the people who rely on them, Worcester Patch reported.Worcester Patch
• First Watch, Caffè Nero headed to Central Mass center. First Watch and Caffè Nero are among new retailers set to open at a Central Massachusetts shopping center, adding breakfast, coffee and retail options within easy reach of Worcester, Worcester Patch reported.Worcester Patch
• DPW seeks bids for $2.245 million garage roof project. The Department of Public Works is seeking bids for a $2,245,000 project to replace the roof and repair structural elements of its truck garage at 76 East Worcester Street, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for Oct. 7.City of Worcester
• 'City Vibes' relaunches as Worcester-centered digital show. A relaunched, digital-first 'City Vibes' is filming in downtown Worcester, showcasing local businesses and giving Worcester State and high school students production internships, with sponsorship revenue supporting the district's arts programs, according to the Worcester Guardian.The Worcester Guardian
• Doherty Memorial soccer team faces Sutton. Doherty Memorial's soccer team played a non-conference match against Sutton on Friday, Sept. 25, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• South High football takes on Hudson. South High Community School's varsity football team played Hudson High School on Friday, with game highlights posted afterward, according to the NFHS Network.NFHS Network

Coming up

• Tomorrow, 10 a.m.: Friends of library book sale opens Saturday. Friends of the Worcester Public Library will hold a book sale at the library's Salem Street branch starting Saturday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m.Worcester Patch
• Sun, Sep 27, 8 a.m.: UMass Cancer Walk steps off at Polar Park. The 2026 UMass Cancer Walk will begin at Polar Park on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 8 a.m., drawing participants from the region for the annual fundraiser.Worcester Patch
• Sun, Sep 27, 10 a.m.: Card show returns to Union Station Sunday. A card show will take place at Worcester's Union Station on Sunday, Sept. 27, starting at 10 a.m., part of this week's community calendar.Worcester Patch
• Sun, Sep 27, 2 p.m.: Art museum hosts artist talk with Martine Gutierrez. The Worcester Art Museum will host an artist talk with Martine Gutierrez on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m., tied to her exhibition 'First Revelation of the Sovereign Queen.'Worcester Art Museum
• Wed, Sep 30, 6:30 p.m.: Library throws 'Martian New Year' party. The Worcester Public Library's Salem Street branch will host a 'Martian New Year' party on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m.Worcester Patch
• Wed, Sep 30, 7:30 p.m.: David Sedaris performs at Hanover Theatre. Author David Sedaris will appear at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m.Worcester Patch
• Wed, Sep 30: Notre Dame Academy hosts Millbury in volleyball. Notre Dame Academy's junior varsity volleyball team is scheduled to host Millbury on Wednesday, Sept. 30, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps

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