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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.

Brew on the Grid Closed Until Further Notice

Brew on the Grid, a craft coffee cafe at 56 Franklin St., announced it has closed until further notice.

Mosquito Transmitted Disease Risk Downgraded Across Mass.

The Mass. DPH announced it downgraded all areas previously determined to be at critical or high risk for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).

Two Shootings Cause Major Backup on I-190 on Oct. 2

Two men are dead from gunshot wounds, after multiple incidents that caused a major traffic backup on I-190 on Wednesday, Oct. 2.

Interview with New England Filmmaker Chris Esper

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

Woman Pleads Guilty to Charges for PPP and RAFT Fraud

A Florida woman, who worked remotely for a Mass. government agency, pleaded guilty to fraud of the PPP and RAFT program in federal court.

Police Arrest Man on Gun Charges, Search for 2nd Suspect

Police arrested one man on gun charges and continue to search for a second suspect after a report of a gun pointed at another person.

Sign Up for 15th Annual Abby’s House 5k Race

Abby's House announced its 15th Annual Hybrid 5k Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, Oct. 19, with a virtual race running from Oct. 12 to Oct. 19.

See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester

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

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.

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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.

Interview with New England Filmmaker Chris Esper

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

Interview with New England Filmmaker Chris Esper

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

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

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.

New England filmmaker Chris Esper, by Joe Navas

Interview with New England Filmmaker Chris Esper

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

Worcester Hosts Free Block Party on Saturday Sept. 28

A Health and Housing Block Party on Saturday, Sept. 28, provides free health screenings and interactive workshops on housing and health.

Worcester Hosts Free Block Party on Saturday Sept. 28

A Health and Housing Block Party on Saturday, Sept. 28, provides free health screenings and interactive workshops on housing and health.