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Winter Storm Expected to Bring 4 to 8 Inches, Parking Ban Announced

The City of Worcester announces a declared parking ban with snow totals predicted to be up to eight inches on Sunday, January 19.

Worcester Man Arrested for Lewd Behavior at Auburn Mall

A 62-year-old Worcester man faces charges for allegedly exposing himself to juveniles at the Auburn Mall on Tuesday, January 14.

The main entrance of the Worcester Public Library in Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester Public Library Gives Free Trees to Kids for Earth Day

The Worcester Public Library will give away free trees for kids to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2025. Sign up here by March 15.

Worcesteer City Councilor George Russell speaks during a city council meeting

Worcester District 3 Councilor Russell Not Running for Re-Election

Worcester District Three Councilor George Russell announces he will not run for an eighth term in 2025.

Worcester City Councilor Announces Month-Long Abscence

Worcester City Councilor Thu Nguyen announced they will take a one month hiatus "due to transphobia and discriminatory and toxic council culture."

Expect Delays on Burncoat Street Starting Jan. 15

The repair of sewer service on Burncoat Street beginning on Wednesday, January 15, will cause delays in the area over the next week.

Three Teens Arrested in Southbridge on Gun Charges

A motor vehicle stop led to the arrest of three teens in Southbridge on Monday, January 6.

71-Year-Old Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash in Worcester

A 71-year-old man died after a pedestrian crash on Lake Avenue in on Saturday, January 11. The crash remains under investigation.

Spoodles Deli to Move from Main to Front Street in Worcester

The Worcester License Commisssion approved Spoodles Deli to open a new location on Front Street after it was forced to close in December,.

Shrewsbury Nursing Home Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The estate of a local woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a Shrewsbury assisted living residence after she died after a fall in 2021.

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Six Ways to Reform the Worcester Police Department

While discussion criticizing the DOJ report on WPD dominates the conversation, reform proposals are few. Here are six ways to reform the WPD.

Worcester Councilor Toomey Responds to Criticism of Inaction on WPD

Worcester Councilor Kate Toomey issued a statement to clarify the role of the Public Safety Committee she leads. It omits important context.

Worcester Police Department Headquarters

Welcome to Worcester: Police Show Unified Front

In every statement, in every newspaper, every official said, “Not all cops are bad.” The officers who spoke were mostly univocal. Like a mantra.

The Batista Administration’s Disinformation Campaign

Starting early Monday, Worcester City Manager Eric Batista's administration launched a disinformation campaign against the DOJ report on WPD.

Worcester City Councilor Announces Month-Long Abscence

Worcester City Councilor Thu Nguyen announced they will take a one month hiatus "due to transphobia and discriminatory and toxic council culture."

Worcester City Councilor Announces Month-Long Abscence

Worcester City Councilor Thu Nguyen announced they will take a one month hiatus "due to transphobia and discriminatory and toxic council culture."

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Worcester to Install Up to 200 New Trash Bins Along City Streets

The City of Worcester needs assistance from residents to determine where new trash bins should be installed.

9 Years of Public Safety Committee Ignoring Police Discipline

In nine years as chairperson of the Worcester City Council's Public Safety Committee, Councilor Kate Toomey has never reviewed police discipline.

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.

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

Outside Polar Park in Worcester, Massachusetts

Bravehearts Host 2025 Futures League All-Star Game at Polar Park

The Worcester Bravehearts announced on Thursday that the 2025 Futures League All-Star Game will take place at Polar Park.

Here are the 2024 Most Checked Out Books at Worcester Public Library

The Worcester Public Library has released its list of most checked out books this year, including books for teens, kids and adults.

Boulevard Diner, Café Neo, Ziggy Bombs to Serve Free Thanksgiving Dinners

A trio of Worcester restaurants will be serving free Thanksgiving dinners to anyone in need.

Boulevard Diner, Café Neo, Ziggy Bombs to Serve Free Thanksgiving Dinners

A trio of Worcester restaurants will be serving free Thanksgiving dinners to anyone in need.