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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.

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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.

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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 with Fitchburg Mayor Sam Squailia

Manny with Worcester Mayor Joe Petty

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.

Writer and director James Lamond

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.