Worcester OKs Later Last Call During Summer Extension

Some Worcester liquor licensees will be able to serve alcohol later this summer.

Road Closures And Security Updates Announced For World Cup Watch Parties

The city will host "Game On Worcester" watch parties on the Worcester Common.

Worcester Fitness In The Parks Summer Series Returns

The city's outdoor fitness program will kick off at Elm Park.

Worcester Honors Former Friendly House Leader With 'Gordon Hargrove Way'

The street designation covers Thorne Street from Wall Street to Plantation Street.

Trio Behind Worcester Hill-O-Ween Honored By Police

The Halloween event held at Worcester Academy drew more than 4,000 children last year.

Beaver Brook Dog Park To Close For More Renovation Work

Crews are expected to complete more work at the park this month.

Worcester County Nonprofit To Unveil New Advocacy Mural

CASA Project Worcester County will unveil a new mural next week recognizing the organization’s work with children, youth and families.

Worcester Firefighters 6K Returns: What To Know

The race was created in 2000 to remember the firefighters and thank the city for supporting the department after the fire.

Worcester Library Trustee To Receive National Citation

A Worcester Public Library trustee will receive national recognition this month for her work supporting library services and access.

5 Worcester Artists Selected For Holy Cross Summer Residencies

A handful of artists will take part in the program through Holy Cross' Scholarship in Action initiative.

Worcester Breaks Ground On New South Division Fire Station

Officials marked the start of work on a new fire station in the city.

Worcester Remembers Mentor, Community Leader Walter Jovel

Friends, family and local leaders are remembering Walter Jovel as a mentor and community leader whose work reached young people in the city.

Popular Worcester Museum Awarded Six-Figure Grant

The museum will receive a large grant to support its educational community programming, animal care and habitat improvements.

Worcester Native Receives Navy And Marine Corps Commendation Medal

A Worcester native serving in the U.S. Navy recently received a medal for his work with a previous command.

Worcester Diocese To Close Church In Parish Merger

Bishop Robert J. McManus has announced a new parish consolidation plan for North Worcester that will take effect this summer.

Worcester Child Advocacy Nonprofit Awarded $20K In State Funding

CASA Worcester County is expected to receive funding to support children during legal proceedings.

Local Business Spotlight: Learning First Charter Public School

A student-centered educational environment focused on academic achievement, character development and lifelong learning.

Former NHL Star Who Played In Worcester Dies At 60

Claude Lemieux was a four-time Stanley Cup champion who played for the Worcester Sharks during the 2008-09 season.

Worcester Arts Festivals, Neighborhood Projects Get New Grant Funding

The Worcester Cultural Festival Grants program awarded $10,000 each to 20 organizations for festivals celebrating the city.

Worcester Food Truck Festival Returns To Common

A downtown food truck festival will return to Worcester with food vendors, craft beverages and an artisan market.

Worcester To Receive $20K In State Funding For Affordable Housing Development

A large grant will help support the development of affordable housing in the city.

Worcester Nonprofit Hosts Prom For Adults With Disabilities At Polar Park

A local advocacy group held its fifth annual prom at Polar Park for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Worcester Launches Shannon Youth Violence Prevention Grant Application

The city has opened the first step in its next round of funding for local groups working on youth violence prevention.

Worcester Food Pantry To Open Second Location In Lincoln Village

El Buen Samaritano is set to open a second food pantry in Worcester this week as the nonprofit looks to meet rising needs in the city.

Worcester City Manager To Deliver State Of The City Address Next Month

City Manager Eric Batista is set to deliver Worcester's annual State of the City address next month at City Hall.

Worcester Employees Win Annual Public Service Awards

A group of employees from Central Massachusetts has been selected for annual public service awards.

Worcester Schools Seniors Receive Scholarships From Bay State Bank

Seven Worcester Public School seniors were each awarded scholarships as  they prepare to start college this fall.

Worcester Expands Bulk Waste Drop-Off Hours For June Pilot

Worcester residents will have more chances to bring bulk waste to the city's Residential Drop Off Center during a pilot program in June.

Large Lottery Prize Sold In Worcester County

One lucky lottery player in Worcester County had a major payday over the weekend.

Summer Jam Classic Returns For Its 10th Year In Worcester

The event features high-level basketball competition alongside community programming, local vendors, entertainment and giveaways.

Worcester DPW Employee Named 2026 Moosey Award Recipient

Aaron Green was honored for exceptional dedication and service within the city's Department of Public Works.

‘He Was A Hero’: Worcester Man Killed In Crash Remembered For Lifetime Of Service

James M. McGuire died after being struck by a vehicle on Hope Avenue in Worcester on Sunday night.

Central MA Nursing Facility Earns Top Marks In State Inspection

The rehab earned a rare distinction following an unannounced state survey.

Worcester Nonprofit Names New Leaders For Behavioral Health Services

The two new medical directors are from Shrewsbury and Worcester.

Worcester County Drivers Paying Nearly $1.50 More Per Gallon Than Last Year

The Worcester metro area average was slightly higher than the statewide average.

Worcester Boys & Girls Club Receives $350K For Mental Health Services

The Boys & Girls Club of Worcester announced a $350,000 operational gift from the Esler Family Foundation.

Worcester Named Among Best U.S. Metros For Working Moms In 2026

A new national study suggests the Worcester metro area is becoming one of the better places in the country for working mothers.

Worcester Leaders Push To Rename Park After Roberto Clemente

Clemente, a Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder, died in 1972 in a plane crash while delivering earthquake relief supplies to Nicarag

$1M Lottery-Winner Sold At Central MA Store

This is the first $1 million prize won from the Massachusetts State Lottery's LOTERIA scratch-off game.

Worcester Courthouse Abruptly Closed After Sprinkler Incident

Officials shared the news shortly before 2 p.m.