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Worcester City Councilor Kate Toomey

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.

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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.

Aerial view of Worcester City Hall

Worcester Police Reform Strategy: Attack the DOJ

Worcester responds to the DOJ report on the police department in the worst possible way, indicating it will remain in denial that there is a problem.

Aerial view of Worcester City Hall

Worcester City Manager’s New Compensation Package is Insane

The proposed new contract for the Worcester city manager includes the second largest salary for a city executive in Massachusetts.

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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

Interview with Boston Filmmaker Julia Tutko-Balena

Continuing a series in collaboration with Hollywoot Film Group, meet Boston filmmaker Julia Tutko-Balena.

Here are 5 Bars Open on Thanksgiving Morning in Worcester

Start your Thanksgiving festivities early at these Worcester bars opening early for the holiday.