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Part of Highland Street to Close for Nearly a Month
Part of Highland Street in Worcester will close to one lane of traffic for nearly a month, between 8 AM and 5 PM.
Parking Restrictions Announced in Canal District on Sunday
Temporary restrictions on parking in the Canal District and Green Island neighborhoods of Worcester go into effect Sunday, July 28, at 9 PM.
48-Year-Old Worcester Man Indicted for Child Pornography
A federal grand jury indicted a 48-year-old Worcester man on Thursday, July 25, for receipt and possession of child pornography.Â
Man Arrested for Hatchet Attack in Worcester
Police arrested a man on Wednesday for allegedly striking a man with a hatchet or some type of ax.
Featured
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.
How Mass. May Preserve Home Equity Theft in Worcester
A comprehensive review of home equity theft, how investors try to steal homes, and how the state house is falling short on putting an end to it.
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.
Podcast & Video
TWIW Podcast Ep11, 2024: Mill Street, Sr. Discount w/ Charter-Spectrum
On the Mill Street design, the senior discount with Charter-Spectrum, and a concerning moment during Worcester City Council's meeting.
Manny and the Manager on June 16 2024
Interview with Worcester City Manager Eric Batista on Juneteenth observations and the acquisition of Table Talk Pies.
Unsolved: Worcester
Access all seven seasons of the podcast on unsolved cases in the Worcester area
News
53-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Machine Gun, Drugs
A search warrant led to the arrest of a 53-year-old woman for a machine gun and drugs in Worcester on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Mosquito Spraying in Worcester on Thursday, July 25
Spraying for mosquitos happens in Worcester on Thursday night, July 25 after detection of West Nile Virus. See the locations affected.
Worcester Man Stopped on Moped Arrested on Drug Charges
A Worcester man stopped by police while operating a moped on Main Street was arrested on drug charges on Tuesday.
Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Inspections Reopen
The MassDOT announced that motor vehicle inspections began again on Wednesday, July 24, at most locations with site workstations.
Entertainment
Worcester Summer Jam Organizers Hold Fundraiser Sunday
The organizers of the Worcester Summer Jam Classic hold a fundraiser on Sunday, July 14, to support production of the event in August.
CEO of Hanover Theatre to Transition to New Role
Troy Siebels, the president and CEO of the nonprofit that owns Hanover Theatre will transition to a new role within the organization.
Worcester Historical Museum Highlights the City’s Latino History
The Worcester Historical Museum currently hosts Somos Worcester, an exhibit that highlights the city's Latino history.
DEA Outreach Program to Hold Gaming Tournament in Worcester
The U.S. DEA holds a gaming tournement in Worcester on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 7 PM to 9 PM, at All Systems Go, at 225 Shrewsbury St.