Worcester African Festival Returns For Third Year

More than 5,000 people are expected to attend.

Planned Parenthoods In Worcester, Marlborough Get Money Amid President Trump's Cuts

There are four Planned Parenthood locations in the state.

What To Know About Worcester's New WooBins

Here's why those colorful new bins are showing up all over the city.

Lost Giant Lizard From Webster Spotted in CT

The 5-foot lizard escaped from its home on Friday.

Massive Lizard On The Loose In Webster

The 5-foot lizard escaped from its home on Friday.

Webster First Responders Who Delivered Baby In Emergency Receive Award

The Worcester County District Attorney presented the group with the TEAM award.

Worcester Police Hosts Citizens Academy

Some participants will get the chance to ride-along with officers.

Disability Pride Month Celebration At Worcester Festival

This week's Out to Lunch Festival will honor the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

New Spray Park Opens In Worcester

There are three spray parks in the city.

Worcester Nonprofit Gets $1.3M To Support People With Disabilities

The large sum of money was donated by the late philanthropist George Krikorian.

Worcester Woman Hits $1M Jackpot

She only thought she won $10,000 at first.

Worcester Named One Of The Best Places To Live in 2025

See which Massachusetts cities ranked in the top 100.

Shawna Shea Film Festival Back In Worcester

The event debuted in 2012 and returns with more than 130 films and shorts.

Worcester Cooling Centers Open Amid High Temperatures

Temperatures are expected to hit the 90s.

‘Good Trouble’ Rally In Central MA Protest Trump’s Record On Civil Rights

"Good Trouble Lives On" rallies will honor the memory of former U.S. Sen. and Civil Rights activist John Lewis.

MA Man Hits Same Powerball Jackpot Not Once, But Twice

One in a million? Try two.

State Senators Skydive To Support Central MA Families

Two Worcester lawmakers will take the leap with local nonprofits.

Worcester Pool Opens For The Season After Faulty Equipment Delay

This spot in the city is open just in time to beat the heat.

Here's When Mosquito Spraying Will Happen In Worcester This July

Health personnel will spray for mosquitoes in Worcester multiple days throughout the month.

Worcester Kids Eat Free This Summer

Summer Eats Provides Free Meals to Youth Age 18 and Under

15th Nashua River Brewers Festival Set For June 28 At Fitchburg's Riverfront Park

Beers For Good has donated more than $100,000 in festival proceeds to North Central Massachusetts nonprofits since 2008.

$1 Million MA Lottery Winner Cashes In On Gift From A Friend

A Worcester man told the Massachusetts State Lottery: "It still doesn't feel real."

Worcester Market Sells $1 Million Instant Ticket

The winning ticket was in the Massachusetts State Lottery's "$5,000,000 100X Cashword" instant ticket game.

Worcester Gas Station Sells $1 Million MA Lottery Winner

The $1 million winner was in the "$4,000,000 Gold 50X" instant ticket game.

Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Worcester: Report

A winning lottery was sold at a convenience store in Worcester.

Worcester Man Wins $200 A Week Lottery Prize: Report

A Worcester man chose the lump sum of a lottery prize that entitled him to $200 per week for the rest of his life.

Worcester Food Pantry Opens At Doherty High School: Report

A nonprofit dedicated toward ending student hunger opened a new food pantry at Worcester's Doherty Memorial High School

Worcester Public Library Looking To Name Cat Mascot

The Worcester Public Library has a new mascot, and it now needs a name.

GreenTech Park Coming To Worcester's Saint-Gobain Land: Report

A plot of land near Interstate 90 is likely going to be redeveloped for manufacturing use.

UMass Chan Announces Hiring Freeze, Layoffs Potentially Coming: Report

An immediate hiring freeze was enacted by the UMass Chan Medical School, and layoffs are reportedly "necessary" and being discussed.

Worcester Ending Free Electric Vehicle Charging: Report

Worcester is set to end its free electric vehicle charging sometime next month.

Worcester Man Reunited With Stolen Dirtbike After 25 Years

25 years ago a Worcester man's dirt bike was stolen from him. Last week, Worcester's neighborhood response team recovered and returned it.

Worcester Ice Cream Store Looking To Change Ownership: Report

A unique Worcester ice cream shop is up for sale.

Sewer Maintenance In Worcester Delayed By Weather

A longterm sewer maintenance project across several Worcester locations has been delayed by a few days following inclement weather.

Worcester Native Named Bishop of Norwich

A Worcester monsignor was recently appointed bishop of Norwich by Pope Francis.

Free Skating At Worcester Oval This Week

The Worcester Oval Ice Skating Rink will offer free skating throughout this week.

Worcester State Campus Closed Thursday

Worcester State will be closed Thursday in anticipation of inclement weather.

Worcester Likely To Get New 11-Story Apartment Building: Report

A planned apartment building is currently under review by Worcester's Planning Board.

Worcester Veterinary Hospital Set To Reopen

An electrical fire caused the hospital to close last December, but now, following a series of repairs, their doors are open once again.

Worcester Council OKs $500K Request For LGBTQ Community: Report

Worcester City Council approved a petition to the city manager requesting $5ooK in annual funds to address the needs of the LGBTQ community.