Worcester Residents Report Feeling The Earthquake

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake shook Central Massachusetts this morning.

Worcester Community Meeting On Winter Storms Next Week

Following the stretch of frigid temperatures, Worcester will hold a meeting for residents to learn about prepping for hazardous conditions.

New Tesla Charging Location In Worcester

There's a new location for Tesla charging in Worcester.

YWCA Worcester Closed Until Further Notice

The location at Salem Square will be closed until further notice.

Worcester Fire Department Visits Flagg School

The Worcester Fire Department visited the third graders at Flagg School on Tuesday.

Warming Centers Open Tuesday And Wednesday

Residents can seek warmth as the cold air rolls in, the city announced.

Worcester Appoints New Commissioner Of Public Works And Parks

Worcester announced a new commissioner of the city's public works and parks would be appointed effective in February.

Worcester's Public Buildings Closed MLK Day, Trash, Recycling Delayed

Public buildings in Worcester will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and trash and recycling pick-up will be delayed.

Record-Setting: How Much Did Worcester County Spend On Cannabis?

2024 was a record-setting year for adult-use cannabis in Massachusetts, as the Commonwealth saw sales of over $1 billion.

Free Ice Skating Coming To Worcester

The Oval rink will offer several days of free skating, starting on MLK Day and running through February.

Manhole Cover Explosion Caught On Camera

A security camera from MB Lounge caught the moment the manhole covers were sent flying into the air.

Worcester Firefighter Passed Away After Long Service Career: Report

A Worcester firefighter passed away on Saturday.

Brazilian Steakhouse Approved To Open In Worcester

Alma Gaucha, a steakhouse with a location in Seaport, is set to open this summer in Worcester.

"Name A Snowplow" Contest Winning Names Announced

Worcester's students submitted clever names for the "Name a Snowplow" contest, and now the winners have been selected.

What To Do In And Around Worcester This Weekend: Jan. 10-12, 2025

From puzzle parties, to live music and a winter farmers' market, there's always something to do in Worcester and its surrounding areas.

Worcester Residents Sound Off Over Price Chopper Closure

Worcester's shoppers are not happy about the news regarding Price Chopper's upcoming closure.

Project Bread Seeks Applicants for 2025 Council of Experts

Nonprofit Invites Individuals with Lived Experience of Food Insecurity to Drive Lasting Change in Massachusetts

Fundraiser For Leominster Teen Set Up Following Tragic Death

Ezra Millard's aunt has set up a fundraiser following the tragic death of the 13-year-old.

City Hall Front Entrance Closed Thursday

Worcester City Hall's front entrance will be closed on Thursday due to repairs.

Struggling with Food Access?

Call Project Bread’s Toll-Free FoodSource Hotline for Assistance Today

New Facility Opens At UMass Memorial Medical Center: Report

The new care center at Plantation Street will offer more beds and advanced patient care treatment options.

Worcester Cannabis Businesses Receive $2m In Grants: Report

Several Worcester-based cannabis entrepreneurs will receive funding from the state's Cannabis Social Equity Grant Program.

Worcester City Council Will Hear Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

The resolution introduced by two Worcester residents was denied a hearing last October, and now it's set to be read at tomorrow's meeting.

UMass Memorial Welcomes First Baby Of 2025

The baby boy was born at 12:01 a.m. on January 1.

Worcester Residents Invited To Forum On Redesign Plan

Residents of Worcester are invited to share questions and concerns about an upcoming redesign plan for Endicott and Bigelow Street.

Worcester Public Library Giving Away Books For Classrooms

The library will hold a book giveaway for local school teachers to bolster their classes’ lineup of literature.

What To Do In Worcester This Weekend: Hockey, Comedy And More

There's no shortage of fun in Worcester, and this weekend sports fans, comedy lovers and museum junkies will have plenty to choose from.

Overdue Book Returned To Worcester Library After 51 Years

The library announced on FaceBook that a book checked out in 1973 was returned to the Cambridge Public Library before making its way home.

Renovations To Worcester’s Parks To Be Proposed Next Week

The Department of Public Works will propose renovations to Lake View Playground, Beaver Brook Park and Great Brook Valley Park.

Worcester Extends 2024 Christmas Tree Drop-Off Period

The city of Worcester is allowing its residents to spend some extra time by their Christmas trees.

Worcester Trash And Recycling Pick Up Delayed

The upcoming holidays will result in a delay of regularly-scheduled trash and recycling pick up.

Help Provide Feedback On Worcester’s Disaster Mitigation Plans

The emergency communications department is inviting Worcester’s residents to voice their opinions on an upcoming hazard mitigation plan.

Help Name Worcester’s Snowplows

Worcester’s students picked out the names, and now it’s up to the residents to determine which four will be the winners.

Worcester Announces $12.2M Allocation For Schools And Residents

The city manager, Eric D. Batista, announced that $12.2 million in leftover funds - "free cash" - will go to the schools and the residents.

Worcester Wants Input On Where To Put New Trash/Recycling Bins

Worcester plans to install over 150 new trash and recycling bins, and the city is taking advice from its residents on where to place them.

Worcester Resident Selected To Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Keli Lemoi of Worcester was one of few students nationwide to receive the distinctive honor.

Saint Vincent Hospital Provides Over 100 Gifts To Families In Need

Through its annual Giving Tree program, Saint Vincent Hospital made this holiday season one to remember for over 100 families.

Scratch-Off Ticket Worth $100K Sold At Worcester Store

Check out the latest lottery winner and find out where the lucky ticket was sold.

Worcester County Gun Buyback Program This Weekend

More than 4,000 guns have been turned in since 2002 when the program started in the City of Worcester.

UMass Chan Medical School Named Top Place To Work For 3rd Year

UMass Chan Medical School has been named one of The Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work in Massachusetts.