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4th Delivery Driver Robbed at Gunpoint in Worcester
The Worcester Police Department is investigating the fourth armed robbery of a food delivery driver since Aug. 12.
Mosquito Spraying in Worcester on Friday Sept. 7
The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project will spray for mosquitos in two areas of Worcester on Friday, Sept. 7, atfter 7:30 PM,.
Worcester School Committee Supports Ending MCAS Requirement
The Worcester School Committee approved a resolution supporting the removal of the MCAS as a requirement to graduate from high school.
Report Examines Civil Service and Worcester’s Exemption Proposal
The WRRB released a report on the Mass. civil service system and Worcester's proposal to exempt police leadership opposed by deputy chiefs.
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.
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
Free Basketball Training in Memory of Harris Wolobah
A free basketball training session takes place on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Clark University, in memory of Harris Wolobah.
Retired Lt. Col. from New Jersey to Lead Mass. State Police
Gov. Healey announced the second-highest ranking officer in the New Jersey State Police until 2022 as the next Colonel of Mass. State Police.
Worcester City Council Committee Recommends 25 MPH Speed Limit
The Worcester City Council Traffic and Parking Committee approved a recommendation to the full city council to change the speed limit to 25 mph.
Applications Open for Worcester Arts Council Grants
The Worcester Arts Council began accepting grant applications for fiscal year 2025 through October 16, 2024.
Entertainment
Interview with New England Filmmaker Gabrielle Rosson
This is the first in a series of interviews of those in the New England film industry. Meet Gabrielle Rosson, whose short is being turned into a feature.
Worcester Celebrates Layayette Bicentennial on Sept. 3
The City of Worcester celebrates the Lafayette's visit to Worcester on Tuesday, September 3, the same day he visited the city 200 years ago.
Two Local Organizations Receive State Tourism Grants
Governor Healey's office announced on two local organizations received funding from Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.
stART on the Street Festival to End after 20 Years
The organizers of the stART on the Street festival will hold the 20th and final annual event on Park Avenue in Worcester on Sept. 15.