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Four Indicted in Death of Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia
Four Massachusetts State Police Academy training staff face indictments for involuntary manslaughter in the 2024 death of Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia.
Marlborough Hospital Evacuated Overnight
UMass Memorial Medical Center in Marlboro activated emergency operations and evacuated all patients starting at around 12:30 AM on Feb. 9.
See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester
The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.
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Old Grumbly Fan’s Super Bowl Preview
See Old Grumbly's predictions as the Patriots seek their seventh Super Bowl championship in the team's twelfth appearance in the last game of the NFL season.
Old Grumbly Fan’s AFC Championship Preview
During conference championship weekend in the NFL, does Old Grumbly see the Patriots advance to its 12th trip to the Super Bowl?
New Councilor’s Requests Highlight Worcester Council’s Dysfunction
New City Councilor Dr. Satya Mitra's orders show he expects the Worcester City Council to be functional. He's going to be disappointed.
Old Grumbly Fan’s Divisional Playoff Patriots Preview vs. the Texans
It's Wildcard Weekend after Old Grumbly finished the year strong. See the preview of the Pats playoff game on Sunday against the Chargers.
Worcester Councilors Seek Legal Opinion: Can City Auditor Audit?
On Tuesday, the Worcester City Council requested a legal opinion on if the city auditor can audit. Don't mistake it for incompetence, the reasons are far more sinister.
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 an update on the Dead of Winter Horror Film Festival, the role of the Post Commission in local police oversight, and a preview of the second meeting of the Worcester City Council on Tuesday.
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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.
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.
Worcester City Council Candidates Raise Over $400,000
Candidates for Worcester City Council have raised over $400,000 for the election in November 2025, with 54 percent from Worcester residents.
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.
