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See How Worcester Residents Voted on Tuesday

Over 65,000 Worcester residents voted in the 2024 general election, returning all but one incumbent to office across the ballot.

Federal Monitors in 8 Mass. Cities on Election Day

The U.S. Attorney's Office announced that election monitors will observe polling locations in eight Massachusetts municipalities on election day,

Worcester Elementary School Vandalized with Racial Slur

A Worcester elementary school became the target of vandalism with a racial slur and satanic symbol spray-painted on the back of the school.

See Everything on the Ballot for Worcester Voters on Tuesday

Federal and state elections happen across the country on Tuesday, Nov. 5, See all the choices before Worcester voters here and find where to vote.

See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester

The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

Brew on the Grid Reopens on Franklin Street in Worcester

Brew on the Grid, at 56 Franklin St. in Worcester, announced it has reopened after being closed since early October.

Rally for Sanctioned Homeless Encampments Sat. in Worcester

A group which advocates for solutions to homelessness will hold a rally at Worcester City Hall on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 2 PM to 4 PM.

Fiskdale Man Arrested in Worcester on Gun Charges

Worcester Police arrested a man on gun charges after a disturbance on Park Avenue just after midnight on Friday.

Francis Carroll, Worcester Business Leader, Dead at 89

Longtime Worcester business leader, philanthropist, and founder of the Small Business Service Bureau Francis Carroll has died at 89 years old.

Worcester Police Arrest Man for Warrants, Drug Charges

A local man arrested for warrants on Wednesday, Oct. 30, faces new drug distribution charges in Worcester.

Columns

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A Mockery Is Being Made of Worcester City Council

If a television show depicted the way Worcester government works, the reviews would call it too unrealistic to believe. More drama comes Tuesday.

16 Days Later Mass. State Police Acknowledge Enrique Delgado

And on the 16th day, the Massachusetts State Police publicly acknowledged Enrique Delgado-Garcia. Finally. The silence is not normal.

When City Council Chooses to Reduce its Limited Power

After a second consecutive week talking about talking time, city council voted on Tuesday, Sept. 24, to reduce its limited power.

See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester

The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester

The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

Featured

How the Massachusetts Legislature Ended Home Equity Theft

See important new laws in Massachusetts that ends the loss of all homeowner equity in tax foreclosure cases.

Former City Manager’s Firm Accused of Rent Price Fixing

Two companies that manage multi-family rental properties in Worcester are co-defendants in multiple antitrust lawsuits alleging price fixing.

What U.S. DOT Says About the Design of Mill Street

The redesign of a stretch of Mill Street in Worcester that has resulted in a range of criticism. See what the U.S. DOT says about similar designs.

Alleged Child Sex Abuser Admitted to Worcester Elementary School

A retired school principal, former School Committee member and alleged child sex abuser was inside a Worcester school reading to students.

Worcester Board of Health Supports Safe Injection Pilot Site

The Board of Health voted unanimously to support a pilot of an overdose prevention center in Worcester during its meeting on Monday, March 4.

How Massachusetts Fails Survivors of Sex Crimes

A local woman's fight for Massachusetts to provide legal protection from a man convicted of sexually abusing her nearly 20 years go.

Video

TWIW Podcast 9-29-24 – Worc. Strategic Plan, MCAS Scores, Non-Profits

On the City of Worcester Strategic Plan, new MCAS scores released, BIPOC non-profits speak out on ARPA funding.

Tom Marino and Steven Schimmel on the TWIW Podcast

A Conversation with Local Israel Advocate Steven Schimmel

A conversation with a local advocate for Israel, Steven Schimmel. If you think these conversations can't be anything but toxic, watch.

Manny with Fitchburg Mayor Sam Squailia

Manny and the Mayor – Season 2 Episode 1

The start of the second season with Manny and Worcester Mayor Petty on traffic enforcement, charter change, and more on Sept. 21, 2024.

Entertainment

Still image from the trailer to the film "Shift"

See the First Trailer for the Locally Produced Film “Shift”

Get the first look at a new horror film shot in Rutland, Massachusetts, financed locally, and supported by an all-local crew.

Interview with Massachusetts Filmmaker James Lamond

This is part of a series of interviews with those in the film industry in New England. Meet James Lamond, a filmmaker from Fall River.

EcoTarium Announces Major Expansion in Worcester

The EcoTarium Museum of Science and Nature in Worcester announced a new 8,300 square foot exhibit space expected to open in fall 2025.

EcoTarium Announces Major Expansion in Worcester

The EcoTarium Museum of Science and Nature in Worcester announced a new 8,300 square foot exhibit space expected to open in fall 2025.