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See Events to Fit into Your Schedule This Week in Worcester
Plan your week to include these options for a variety of live entertainment, municipal, educational, and other events across Worcester.
26-Year-Old Man Found Guilty of 2020 Murder
A jury in Worcester County Superior Court found a local man guilty of a 2020 murder in the Grafton Hill neighborhood.
Shawna Shea Festival Brings 3 Days of Films to Worcester
The Shawna Shea Film Festival comes to Worcester from July 16 to July 18, bringing both shorts and feature films to Worcester
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See Studio Theater Wocester’s “Superhero” this Weekend
Superhero tells the story of a mother and son grappling with a devastating loss and the mysterious stranger who helps them on their journey. Before we can save the world, we have to save each other.
One Year After Eureka St., What Officers at the Scene Knew
Pt. 4: One year after the ICE arrest on Eureka Street, we know a lot more about what happened that day and what officers on the scene believed at the time.
Worcester City Council Criticizes Manager, Snitches on Itself
Part 3: In rare criticism of the city manager's administration on April 28, councilors inadvertently highlighted one way the Worcester City Council fails residents.
Worcester Council Holds Fewest Meetings in 20 Years in 2025
Part 2 of a series: The Worcester City Council ended resident petitions in 2025 due to "important city business" while meeting less than any time since 2007.
Red Sox Owner John Henry Thinks You Are Stupid
A;ex Cora and his staff paid the price for the terrible start by the Red Sox this year. They aren't the problem.
The This Week in Worcester Podcast
LIVE Video every Sunday at 8:30 PM
Available on Multiple Podcast Platforms
Available on Multiple Podcast Platforms
The most recent episode covers the circus of the specialized stretch code (building code) returned to the city council on Tuesday, April 28. There were confrontations, accusations, and more drama. See all the good clips here.
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POST Commission Clarifies Role, Importance of Local Police Oversight
Three Worcester City Councilors argue that the Massachusetts POST Commission meets the needs of local oversight. POST has a different view.
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Department of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over the holiday season.
Rejection of Resident Petitions to Worcester City Council Up 715% in 2025
Records show residents' petitions denied access to the Worcester City Council's agenda increased by 715% since the start of 2025.
Mass. to Receive $105 Million in Purdue Pharma Settlement
All 55 eligible AG's signed onto a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family. Mass. expects to receive $105 million.
Union Leader Threatened Police Chief if Councilor Not Charged
EXCLUSIVE: A police union leader threatened to end support for the Worcester Police Chief if a City Councilor wasn't charged.
National Politics Stopped Cold at Memorial Day Ceremony
At both the beginning and end of the event, a man with political signage attempted to become a part of the ceremony.
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