News - This Week in Worcester

Plans for Blithewood Park Include New Basketball Court, Pickleball Court and More

By Tom Marino

November 29, 2022

The Master Plan for renovations and upgrades at Blithewood Park includes a new basketball court and a court for pickleball and tennis.

5 Tips to Consider When Making a Donation on Giving Tuesday

By Tom Marino

November 29, 2022

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is providing some tips and guidance for making donations on Giving Tuesday.

Worcester Requests Proposals for Sale, Development of Denholm Building

By Tom Marino

November 26, 2022

The Worcester Redevelopment Authority has officially opened bidding for the sale and development of the former Denholm building.

Plumley Village Fire Displaces Hundreds on Thanksgiving Day

By Tom Marino

November 24, 2022

A fire early Thursday morning left 300 to 400 residents of the Plumley Village High Rise, at 16 Laurel St. in Worcester, seeking temporary housing.

Proposed Demolition of Historic Crown Hill Home in Worcester to be Reviewed Next Month

By Tom Marino

November 24, 2022

The proposed demolition of a house in Worcester's Crown Hill historic district will be reviewed by the city's Historical Commission on Dec. 1.

Discounted Parking in Downtown Worcester, Canal District for Holiday Shopping

By Tom Marino

November 24, 2022

The City of Worcester will offer special discounted parking rates for upcoming community festivities, including Small Business Saturday.

Here are the 5 Cheapest Places to Get Gas on Thanksgiving in Worcester

By TWIW Staff

November 24, 2022

Traveling over the holiday? Here are the 5 cheapest places in Worcester to fill up before you hit the holiday road.

WRTA Schedule Changes for Holiday Weekend

By Tom Marino

November 23, 2022

The WRTA announced it is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, and there will be no fixed paratransit services.

Worcester Man Killed in Car Crash on I-495 in Bolton

By Tom Marino

November 22, 2022

A 31-year-old Worcester man was killed in a crash involving two vehicles on I-495 in Bolton on Monday morning.

REMINDER: Worcester's Permanent Winter Parking Ban in Effect on Dec. 1

By Tom Marino

November 22, 2022

The city's permanent ban is in effect from Dec. 1 to April 30 on emergency arteries, WRTA routes, and streets that are critical to the flow of traffic.

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