The fundraising effort will pay for improvements and attractions along the Blackstone, including advocating for an expanded bike path.
Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Worcester.
The city will provide funding for projects on the theme "Worcester's Rich and Diverse Community."
Hear from Love Your Labels cofounder Joshua Croke about their new "Queer For Cities" podcast.
New Census figures released Thursday show Worcester has broken a population record set only in 2020.
Worcester's four beaches and pool will operate differently this summer, with the YMCA handling lifeguarding.
Learn about the hidden aspects of the state's second-largest reservoir at this DCR series in West Boylston.
Rockland Trust Plaza, also called General Josiah Pickett Plaza, is a joint venture between the city and the Worcester Red Sox.
One of the largest recent water and sewer rate increases in Worcester will start in July.
The 10-day operation involving a helicopter hovering over Worcester is part of a National Grid's inspection.
Baptiste, 14, a North High School freshman, died Friday inside a Rodney Street apartment.
A year after passing a new affordable housing law, Worcester was recently rated the third-worst market for renters on the East Coast.
The yellow tulip gardens were planted in 2023 at locations across Worcester to raise awareness about mental health and substance abuse.
May is National Bike Month. A new pro-cycling group in Worcester and Worcester County has plenty on the docket.
On Saturday, volunteers will converge on the lot behind the main library to help reduce the urban heat island.
This is the only time you'll be able to play golf in the Worcester library. Two separate events will be held in May for adults and kids.
Worcester Tech's Stephen's "contributions on and off the field are instrumental" in expanding sports opportunities.
The anonymous person behind the Instagram account ipickupworcesterlitterverywell talks trash in a city plagued by loose refuse.
After national recognition for its cat photo promotion, the Worcester Public Library has another wonky idea.
Amanda Beaudet-Barry is a Leukemia & Lymphoma Society “Visionary of the Year” candidate for her campaign to fund blood cancer research.
The solar eclipse Monday won't be total in the skies over Worcester, but it'll be close.
The 34th annual Regional Environmental Council cleanup will take place this year on Earth Day.
Worcester isn't in the path of full totality, but will be close enough for quite a celestial show.
Worcester County's population grew steadily into 2023, new Census data show, but that wasn't the case across Massachusetts.
The annual street sweeping blitz starts in April, bringing cleaner streets and tow trucks to Worcester.
REC Worcester's annual plant sale supports UGROW gardens at schools and in neighborhoods across Worcester.
WinnDevelopment asked for an extension and more ARPA money to aid senior housing at the Boys Club, a project first revealed in April 2021.
Basic health services will be available at the main library from UMass Chan students and many other local service groups.
Worcester will buy cameras with money from a state program that rewards municipalities for recycling efforts.
A nonprofit that watches the condition of the region's most historic waterway is recruiting volunteers now.
"Here the arms and armor is a starting point for an exploration that can go in any direction you'd like to take it," said Forgeng.
Literally any image of a cat will allow library patrons to clear old fines during "March Meowness."
The tiny house village was supposed to open in 2023, but may be delayed until next year or later.
"We found out that almost every kid in there didn't have an Easter," Josh said, "So we were like, 'Oh my God, how can we help out?'"
A local developer wants to build an affordable condominium building on a decrepit parcel, what could be the first of major changes.
This year, Black History Month will celebrate the theme "African Americans and the Arts."
Since early January, about 265 blood drives across 27 states were canceled due to weather, potentially leaving hospitals in short supply.
UMass Chan Medical School will develop a new oral health intervention pilot program for people experiencing substance use disorder.
A scratch-off ticket sold recently in Worcester was a huge winner, according to Mass Lottery.