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BREAKING: Arrest Made Following Car Chase Near Shrewsbury St; Extensive Damage to Parked Cars and Buildings in Neighborhood
WORCESTER - A driver of a pickup truck was finally stopped on Wilson St early Tuesday morning by officers from the Worcester Police Department [...]
As Local Businesses Leave the City, Worcester’s City Council Remains Divided on Tax Rate Issue
WORCESTER - Arguably the biggest issue that the City Council takes up every year is setting the annual tax rate and it always spurs the annual [...]
Gas Prices in Massachusetts Up 7 Cents; At Highest Cost Since 2015
The average cost of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline is up seven cents across Massachusetts this week and stands at $2.67 per gallon -- the [...]
This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of April 23, 2018
WORCESTER – The Worcester Department of Public Works and Parks (DPW&P) has listed traffic delays this week at the following locations. [...]
Daily Crossword Puzzle
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Worcester’s Real-Time Traffic Map
In a hurry? Running late? Here's a real-time look in at Worcester's traffic from ThisWeekinWorcester.com. Green = No Traffic or [...]
This Week in Worcester’s Weather Report
Here's today's weather in Worcester and a 36-hour look at what's to come! WORCESTER WEATHER
DUI Checkpoint Next Weekend — April 27 & 28 — in Worcester
WORCESTER – The Massachusetts State Police [MSP] have announced that there will be a sobriety checkpoint this weekend in Worcester County from [...]
VIDEO: Arrest Made After Car Chase in Shrewsbury St. Area
WORCESTER - For more than 10 minutes on Tuesday morning, the Worcester Police Department and Massachusetts State Police chased the operator of a [...]
Worcester Railers Inaugural Season Ends with Game 6 Loss to Thunder
WORCESTER - The Worcester Railers hosted the Adirondack Thunder for a rare Monday night contest at the DCU Center in game six of their best of [...]
Sports
Worcester Railers Inaugural Season Ends with Game 6 Loss to Thunder
WORCESTER - The Worcester Railers hosted the Adirondack Thunder for a rare Monday night contest at the DCU Center in game six of their best of [...]Railers Hang On for 6-5 Win Over Thunder, Force Game 6
The Worcester Railers faced the Adirondack Thunder Saturday night at the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls, New York in game five of their best [...]
Holy Cross to Host Ribbon Cutting for $95 Million Athletic Complex
WORCESTER - The College of the Holy Cross will host a ribbon cutting on Saturday, April 28, for the school's new Hart Center at the Luth Athletic [...]
NESN to Televise Massachusetts Pirates Home Games Starting Tuesday Night
WORCESTER - The Massachusetts Pirates - Worcester's Arena Football team - and NESN have partnered to televise all eight home games on tape-delay [...]
Dining
Funky Murphy’s to Open New Location in Worcester’s Tatnuck Square
WORCESTER - The owners of Funky Murphy’s Bar and Grill on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester are opening up a new location on the other side of the [...]
Worcester’s Food Truck Row to Celebrate Grand Opening with Pajama Party
WORCESTER - Worcester's "Food Truck Row" is set to celebrate its Grand Opening on Monday, April 2 with extended hours and a pajama party behind [...]
The First Marijuana Social Club in Worcester – The Summit Lounge – to Open in Canal District This Week
WORCESTER - The first ever marijuana social club in Worcester will be opening up on Water St. in the city’s Canal District this week. The [...]
Inaugural Food Truck Throwdown to Be Held at Worcester’s Green Hill Park
WORCESTER - The first ever, strictly local food truck festival is coming to Worcester in May. Aptly called the “Food Truck Throwdown,” the [...]
Arts & Entertainment
Hick’s FLIX: Rampage – A Run-of-the-Mill Monster Story that Falls Short
The film Rampage, directed by Brad Peyton, based on the Midway video game franchise of the same name and starring Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson, [...]Hick’s FLIX: A Quiet Place – A Film that Makes Noise in Utter Silence
The film A Quiet Place, the directorial debut of John Krasinski, is a peek into the life of a family who must remain silent in order to avoid [...]
Daily Crossword Puzzle
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Hanover Theatre Announces 10th Anniversary Broadway Series with Seven Shows
WORCESTER - The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts announced its highly anticipated 10th Anniversary Broadway Series with [...]
Public Schools
Chandler Elementary MCAS Scores Remain Under Investigation by Dept. of Education After Nearly 6 Months
WORCESTER - The 2017 MCAS scores of Chandler Elementary Community School are still under review after nearly six months. According to [...]
TWIW’s Donorschoose.org Project of the Week: The Wheels on the Bus Go to the Farm…
WORCESTER - School field trips are a way for students to actively learn through first-hand experience. They’re also incredibly fun and memorable. [...]
TWIW’s Donorschoose.org Project of the Week: Music Speaks What Cannot Be Expressed
Ms. McLoughlin, a teacher at Mill Swan Head Start School, has seen the joy that music can bring to the classroom. Whether it’s dancing along to [...]
TWIW’s Donorschoose.org Project of the Week: Traveling Through Historical Fiction
Mrs. Heeps, a teacher at Rice Square School, has already experienced how impactful reading can be in an elementary school classroom. “A spark [...]
City Politics
As Local Businesses Leave the City, Worcester’s City Council Remains Divided on Tax Rate Issue
WORCESTER - Arguably the biggest issue that the City Council takes up every year is setting the annual tax rate and it always spurs the annual [...]
City Issues Demolition Order for Former Barber’s Crossing Building
WORCESTER - A demolition order has been issued for the former Barbers Crossing Restaurant on West Boylston St. The period for the owner to appeal [...]
Worcester’s Mayor Petty Seeking Applicants for 2018 Civics Academy
WORCESTER - Mayor Joseph M. Petty announced on Thursday, Feb. 8, he is seeking applicants and accepting nominations for the 2018 Mayor's Civic [...]
Inauguration Ceremony to Be Held Tonight for Worcester’s Elected Officials
WORCESTER - The winners of November's municipal elections will be sworn in on Tuesday evening in Worcester. The City of Worcester will be [...]
Health
What’s Your Reason to Get Healthy?
Do you have a reason to workout and get healthy? This may seem like a silly question, but many people do not have a good enough reason to [...]
Kelley Tyan: Do You Have a Routine?
Many people wake up each day without a plan and by the end of the day, they do not feel accomplished. It's no wonder so many of us are behind on [...]
Public Health Division is Requesting Worcester Residents to Fill Out Community Health Assessment Survey
WORCESTER - A health assessment survey for Worcester residents was released on Tuesday, Jan. 16 to get input on key issues that affect community [...]
Sen. Chandler’s Birth Control Mandate Signed Into Law
BOSTON – On Monday, Governor Charlie Baker signed into law H.4009, An Act advancing contraceptive coverage and economic security in our state, or [...]
City Law
Dispute Resolution Firm Aims to Help Worcester County Residents Save Money During Litigation Process
WORCESTER - A dispute resolution firm made up of three attorneys and four retired judges has formed in Worcester to help local residents save [...]
Understanding How The First Amendment Treats “Hate Speech”
In today’s tense political climate, the phrase “hate speech” has been heavily used by many people, regardless of where they fall on the political [...]
Business
Worcester Chamber of Commerce to Host 4th Annual Career and Internship Fair
WORCESTER - For Worcester area college students hoping to take advantage of their time at school in the city, the Worcester Regional Chamber of [...]
It’s Tax Season! Here’s Some Expert Advice Before You File Your Taxes
It’s Tax Season, my friends, and depending on how you’ve handled your income and expenses in 2017, this could be a wonderful time of year -- or [...]
Holden Landmark Corp. Sold to GateHouse Media, Sale Includes Worcester Magazine and More
WORCESTER - On Thursday afternoon, GateHouse Media, owners of the Telegram & Gazette, announced the purchase of Holden Landmark Corporation [...]
Worcester Sun Temporarily Ceases Publication
WORCESTER - The Worcester Sun, a twice-a-week digital and print publication, has announced it will be temporarily ceasing publication. The [...]
The Worcester Lampoon
Worcester Sick and Tired of Mother Nature Making the City Her Bitch
WORCESTER - The entirety of the city of Worcester is ready to move on from the relationship between the nearly 40 square mile municipality and [...]Local Mutts Can’t Wait to Dodge Traffic, Needles and Vagrants at Worcester’s Downtown Dog Park
WORCESTER - After conducting multiple interviews with local dogs, the Worcester Lampoon has concluded that Worcester's four-legged friends can't [...]
Hip-hop Artist Ja Rule Moving to Worcester After Witnessing People Actually Enjoy His Music for the First Time Ever
WORCESTER - Rapper Ja Rule has begun looking at real estate in the Worcester area after being downright shocked that people had a good time at [...]Worcester Panics as President Trump Looks to Rid America of Its Own Shitholes
WORCESTER - A feeling of fear and panic has spread through the streets of Worcester faster than a Flowbee could run across Trump’s head after [...]
Real Estate
This Week in Worcester – Open House Guide – April 21st – 22nd, 2018
A predicted clear beautiful weekend with temperatures in the 50's should make your Open House tours very pleasant! We continue to see market [...]
This Week in Worcester – Open House Guide – Sunday April 15th 2018
The market is picking up as the days get nicer! We see 14 new listings on the market this week, some without open houses so be sure to check them [...]
This Week in Worcester: Real Estate: December Home Buying Opportunities, and How to Get There for the Spring!
There are currently 213 single family homes on the market in Worcester. That does not include Condominium/Townhomes of which there are 132 [...]
TWIW’s Open House: The Top 5 Open Houses in Worcester
Happy Open House Weekend! Dear Readers, every weekend I’ll share with you five Open Houses of note throughout our great city. On Sunday, [...]
Obituaries
Worcester Obituaries – April 11, 2018
Below are today’s obituaries from Worcester funeral homes. ThisWeekinWorcester.com publishes obituaries every day. A B C Claire I. [...]Worcester Obituaries – April 10, 2018
Below are today’s obituaries from Worcester funeral homes. ThisWeekinWorcester.com publishes obituaries every [...]
