This Week in Worcester

29/07/2024

Two Worcester City Councilors criticize recent cuts to assistance available to homeless people in Massachusetts announced by Gov. Healey.

29/07/2024

Police arrested a 39-year-old Worcester man after police say they saw him conduct two transactions on Main Street.

29/07/2024

There are four neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

29/07/2024

This Week in Worcester Podcast

Discussing Worcester's Homeless Strategic Plan, over 100 pending city council orders, and the Israeli PM in Washington.

26/07/2024

Part of Highland Street in Worcester will close to one lane of traffic for nearly a month, between 8 AM and 5 PM.

26/07/2024

The City of Worcester will implement restrictions on parking in the Canal District and Green Island neighborhoods of Worcester on Sunday night.

25/07/2024

A federal grand jury indicted a 48-year-old Worcester man on Thursday, July 25, for receipt and possession of child po*******hy.

25/07/2024

Police arrested a man on Wednesday for allegedly striking a man with a hatchet or some type of ax.

25/07/2024

A search warrant led to the arrest of a 53-year-old woman for a machine gun and drugs in Worcester on Monday, July 22.

A search warrant led to the arrest of a 53-yeaar-old woman for a machine gun and drugs in Worcester on Monday, July 22, 2024.

25/07/2024

Spraying for mosquitos happens in Worcester on Thursday night, July 25, after detection of West Nile Virus. See the locations affected.

Spraying for mosquitos happens in Worcester on Thursday night, July 25 after detection of West Nile Virus. See the locations affected.

24/07/2024

A Worcester man stopped by police while operating a moped on Main Street was arrested on drug charges on Tuesday.

24/07/2024

The MassDOT announced that motor vehicle inspections began again on Wednesday, July 24, at most locations with site workstations.

23/07/2024

A court has ordered three rehabilitation centers in Massachusetts, to turn over all control to an appointed receiver after employees picketed over bounced payroll checks and failure to pay.

A court has ordered three rehabilitation centers in Massachusetts, to turn over all control to an appointed receiver after employees picketed.

23/07/2024

See how UMass Chan Medical School ranked against other medical schools, and rankings for UMass Medical Center and St. Vincent Hospital compared to other hospitals.

See how UMass Chan Medical School ranked against other medical schools, and how UMass Medical Center and St. Vincent Hospital ranked.

23/07/2024

The Massachusetts Life Science Center awarded grants for over $579,000 to schools in Worcester County to boost life sciences education.

23/07/2024

A tanker truck carrying diesel fuel rolled over, closing Route 20 in both directions in Millbury on Tuesday morning. Route 20 East and the Route 20 Connector are now open. Route 20 West remains closed, but is expected to re-open Tuesday night.

A tanker truck carrying diesel fuel rolled over, closing Route 20 in both directions in Millbury on Tuesday morning, July 23, 2024

22/07/2024

Parts of Green Hill Parkway will close for about a month for new drainage and road reconstruction, with access from only Belmont Street.

Parkts of Green Hill Parkway will close for about a month for new drainage and road reconstruction, with access from only Belmont Street.

22/07/2024

A five-state coalition in New England, including Massachusetts, will receive a $450 million grant award to support home heat pump adoption.

22/07/2024

There are three neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

22/07/2024

This Week in Worcester Podcast

Discussing President Joe Biden's announcement he will end his campaign for a second term, the city's digital equity audit, a former city councilor appointed to the board of health and more.

21/07/2024

A series of illegal car show gatherings in Worcester on Friday, July 19, led to the arrest of 54 on trespassing charges.

19/07/2024

One of four people charged with being involved in a drug distribution conspiracy were sentenced to federal prison on Thursday.

One of four people charged with being involved in a drug distribution conspiracy were sentenced to federal prison on Thursday, July 19.

18/07/2024

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed a case of measels in Worcester County, the first in Massachusetts since 2020.

17/07/2024

State grants of $2.8 million were issued to six Mass. organizations to support mental health urgent care, including three in Worcester County.

17/07/2024

A Rutland man and Worcester Public Schools teacher was arrested on Tuesday, June 16, on charges related to the sexual assault of a child.

A Rutland man and Worcester Public Schools teacher was arrested on Tuesday, June 16, on charges of sexual assault of a child.

16/07/2024

A new report finds the primary barrier to internet access in Worcester is cost. The report on digital equity makes no reference to municipal owned broadband as an option.

A new report finds cost the primary barrier to digital equity in Worcester. The report makes no mention of municipal owned broadband..

16/07/2024

The Worcester County DA"s Office announced on Tuesday that police are searching for a man in connection to a murder in Northborough in May.

15/07/2024

A man police say was driving without a license, and a passenger, face fi****ms charges after a traffic stop on Sunday, July 14, in Worcester.

15/07/2024

The City of Worcester has opened three cooling centers in the city from July 15 to July 17 due to the predicted high heat temperatures.

The City of Worcester has opened cooling centers in the city from July 15 to July 17 due to the predicted high heat temperatures.

15/07/2024

The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.