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Rep. Jim McGovern receives the Food Security Champion Award from the Worcester Regional Food Hub

Rep. Jim McGovern Honored for Fighting Food Insecurity

The Worcester Regional Food Hub honored U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern with its inaugural Food Security Champion Award on Wednesday.

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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.

The Myth of Corporate Partners and Gateway Park’s Hotels

As public officials rip WPI for seeking to buy two hotels in Worcester, the sellers, and the corporate welfare the sellers received, is ignored.

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 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

Manny 267 Foundation 2nd Annual Comedy Show flyer

2nd Annual Comedy Show to Honor Manny Familia on Nov. 2

The Manny 267 Foundation will host its second annual All-Star Comedy Night on Saturday, Nov. 2, in honor of Manny Familia.

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.