Health
Rep. Jim McGovern Honored for Fighting Food Insecurity
The Worcester Regional Food Hub honored U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern with its inaugural Food Security Champion Award on Wednesday.
Mass. Awards $3.1 Million in Grants to Combat Youth Problem Gambling
The Mass. DPH announced $3.1 million in grants to support problem gambling prevention among youth and expanding the supporting workforce.
Two Mass. Scientists Share 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine
The Nobel Committee announced on Monday that a professor at UMass Chan Medical School, will share the 2024 prize with a Harvard professor.
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).
Worcester’s Indian Lake Reopens after 50 Days
The City of Worcester announced that Indian Lake has reopened on Friday, Sept. 20, The lake was closed on Aug. 1.
11 Human Cases of West Nile, 4 EEE in Massachusetts
Mass. DPH has announced 11 human cases of West Nile Virus, and four human cases of EEE in the state this year, both exceeding 2023 cases.
42 AGs Call for Surgeon General’s Warning on Social Media Sites
Mass. AG Andrea Joy Campbell joined 42 attorneys general to support a required warning from the U.S. surgeon general on social media sites.
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.
Coes Reservior to Receive Algae Treatment on Thursday Sept. 5
Coes Reservoir will receive preventative treatment for algae on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. See the precautions to take on that day.
FEMA Awards Mass. $20 Million for Family Shelter Costs
FEMA awarded Massachusetts over $20 million from its Shelter and Services Program to support family shelter costs across the state.
