This Week in Worcester

03/01/2025

A 64-year-old man is under arrest after items were stolen from a Worcester cemetery, including the grave markers of veterans.

A 64-year-old man is under arrest after items were stolen from a Worcester cemetary, including the grave markers of veterans.

02/01/2025

A Worcester County Grand Jury indicted a teen for murder in state court this week in connection with an April shooting on Paine Street in Worcester.

30/12/2024

Police arrested a 14-year-old male on Saturday, December 28, on charges related to a shooting five days earlier.

30/12/2024

LIVE get the TWIWies top 5 winners and losers of 2025.

29/12/2024

Tonight, at 8:35 PM, see the 2024 year end awards for the top 5 winners and losers of the year in Worcester, LIVE on the This Week in Worcester Podcast.

26/12/2024

Proposed improvements and renovations at three city parks are taking a step forward at next week's Conservation Commission meeting.

The three park areas include Lake View Playground, Beaver Brook Park and Great Brook Valley Park.

Get the details here:

An existing dog park, softball field and playground are among a list of proposed locations for site improvements at three city parks.

26/12/2024

Need to get rid of your real Christmas tree?

Starting today and through Sunday, Jan. 5, city residents can dispose of their real trees free of charge at three of the city’s drop-off sites:

From Thursday, Dec. 26 through Sunday, Jan. 5, city residents can dispose of their real trees at three of the city's drop-off sites.

24/12/2024

The Worcester Police Department announced this week that four individuals are in custody in connection with a fatal shooting on December 16.

24/12/2024

A Lunenburg man and Level One S*x Offender faces federal possession of child sexual abuse material charges.

A Lunenberg man and Level One S*x Offender faces federal possession of child sexual abuse material charges.

23/12/2024

This Week in Worcester Podcast LIVE on the city council meeting on Tuesday about the DOJ report, and the DOJ community event Wednesday, and the special city council meeting on Friday.

22/12/2024

Check out the lists of the most checked out books for kids, teens and adults at the Worcester Public Library in 2024:

The Worcester Public Library has released its list of most checked out books this year, including books for teens, kids and adults.

22/12/2024

The City of Worcester plans to install up to 200 new trash and recycling bins along city streets.

They're asking for your help to determine the best locations for the new bins:

The City of Worcester needs assistance from residents to determine where new trash bins should be installed.

20/12/2024

In nine years as chairperson of the Worcester City Council's Public Safety Committee, Councilor Kate Toomey has never put any item related to police discipline on its agenda.

In nine years as chairperson of the Worcester City Council's Public Safety Committee, Councilor Kate Toomey has never reviewed police discipline.

20/12/2024

In every statement, in every newspaper, every official said, “Not all cops are bad.” The officers who spoke were mostly univocal. Like a mantra. By John Keough

In every statement, in every newspaper, every official said, “Not all cops are bad.” The officers who spoke were mostly univocal. Like a mantra.

18/12/2024

The Worcester City Council announced a special meeting on Friday, December 20, at noon, to consider City Manager Eric Batista's next contract.

18/12/2024

The U.S. Department of Justice holds a community meeting on Wednesday, December 18, at 6 PM at the YWCA at 1 Salem Sq. in Worcester.

17/12/2024

Just a week after the release of the Department of Justice investigation report into the Worcester Police Department, City Manager Eric Batista ramps up his efforts to prevent any police oversight in a public forum.

Worcester City Manager Eric Batista increased his unlawful restrictions on the ability of the Human Rights Commission to review police misconduct.

16/12/2024

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.