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Restaurant Owner Wanted after Assault at Worcester City Hall
A warrant for the arrest of a local restaurant owner was issued after an assault using spray paint inside Worcester City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 19.
Worcester Schedules Public Forums on CPA Project Funding
The City of Worcester announced three forums for resident feedback on how Community Preservation Act funds will be spent
Get Your Tickets for the Annual Shrewsbury Street Santa Pub Crawl
The Shrewsbury Street Santa Pub Crawl returns to Worcester's "Restaurant Row" on Saturday, Dec. 7 starting at 2 p.m.
Worcester’s Festival of Lights Returns Friday, December 6
The annual Festival of Lights on the Worcester Common will kick off on Friday, Dec. 6, highlighted by the annual tree lighting at 6 p.m.
Nearly 80 Million Americans Expected to Travel During Thanksgiving Week
AAA projects 79.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel between Nov. 26 and Dec. 2.
Colleges Bought $120 Million in Worcester Land in 5 Years
Colleges and universities purchased $120 million in assessed property value in Worcester since 2019, with two-thirds tax exempt.
Worcester Public Library to Host Naturalization Ceremony
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will hold a Naturalization Ceremony at the Worcester Public Library on Nov. 19.
Worcester Polar Park Fund Runs Over $500,000 Deficit in 2024
The tax zone the City of Worcester established to pay for the construction of Polar Park fell $557,000 short of payment obligations in fy 2024.
See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester
The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.
New Burncoat High and Middle School Projects Could Cost $500 Million
City Manager Eric Batista is requesting the City Council vote on and approve a loan order for $3 million to cover design and architectural fees.
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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.
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.
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
Get Your Tickets for the Annual Shrewsbury Street Santa Pub Crawl
The Shrewsbury Street Santa Pub Crawl returns to Worcester's "Restaurant Row" on Saturday, Dec. 7 starting at 2 p.m.
Worcester’s Festival of Lights Returns Friday, December 6
The annual Festival of Lights on the Worcester Common will kick off on Friday, Dec. 6, highlighted by the annual tree lighting at 6 p.m.