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Shrewsbury man arrested in Auburn on Oct. 6 2024

Shrewsbury Man Arrested for Indecent Assault at Auburn Spa

Police arrested a masseur at a health spa at the Auburn Mall for inappropriate contact with a female patron.

Russo Italian Restaurant on Water Street in Worcester, Massachusetts

Russo Italian Restaurant on Water Street to Close this Month

Russo Italian Kitchen, at 65 Water St., announced it will serve its final dish in late October 2024.

Worcester Plans to Plant Up to 500 New Trees in City in Spring

The City of Worcester plans to plant 400 to 500 new trees during the spring months.

See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester

The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

Rollout of 25 MPH Speed Limit Signs Begins Oct. 21

The rollout of 82 new speed limit signs displaying the new 25 mph statutory speed limit in Worcester of begins on Oct. 21.

Cost Likely Too High to Repair or Replace Crystal Street Footbridge

The cost of demolishing and replacing the Crystal Street pedestrian bridge is a minimum of $5 million, according to the City of Worcester.

Worcester’s Fall Leaf Collection Starts Monday, Nov. 4

The City of Worcester has announced its fall leaf collection program will begin Monday, Nov. 4.

Mass. Legislature Elections Least Competitive in US

Elections for the Mass. Legislature are the least competitive in the country for the sixth time in the last eight years.

Planning Board to Review Proposed Construction of Commercial Building on Shrewsbury Street

The demolition of a large warehouse building and the construction of a new 15,370-square-foot building is being proposed on Shrewsbury Street.

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.

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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.

Rollout of 25 MPH Speed Limit Signs Begins Oct. 21

The rollout of 82 new speed limit signs displaying the new 25 mph statutory speed limit in Worcester of begins on Oct. 21.

Rollout of 25 MPH Speed Limit Signs Begins Oct. 21

The rollout of 82 new speed limit signs displaying the new 25 mph statutory speed limit in Worcester of begins on Oct. 21.

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 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

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.

Bridgette Cannell, filmmaker from Rutland, MA

Interview with Rutland Filmmaker Bridgette Cannell

This is part of a series of interviews with those in the film industry in New England. Meet Bridgette Cannell, a filmmaker from Rutland.

A New Food Festival Comes to Worcester on Oct. 12

A new food festival, the Worcester Pizza Fest, featuring several local pizza shops, comes to the city on Oct. 12.

A New Food Festival Comes to Worcester on Oct. 12

A new food festival, the Worcester Pizza Fest, featuring several local pizza shops, comes to the city on Oct. 12.