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DOJ Targets WPD, Diner Sale, Fake Swift Tickets: Patch Top Stories
See the week's top stories: New Chipotle, local students compete on GBH, ghost guns, more.
WORCESTER, MA — From a major federal probe into local police to a classic diner for sale, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending Nov. 18.
'Long Time Coming': DOJ To Investigate Worcester Police Department
Federal prosecutors will examine if Worcester police have engaged in "racially discriminatory and gender-biased policing."
Fake Taylor Swift Tickets: Boston Police Warn Fans About Scams
Tickets for Taylor Swift's Gillette Stadium shows were set to go on sale Tuesday morning.
Wayland Releases Documents Related To Chief's Sudden Departure
Sean Gibbons went on leave in April. For months, the town declined to release documents about what led to the departure.
Stun Guns Lead To Arrest In Shrewsbury On Route 9
The 33-year-old Worcester resident was pulled over along the Boston Turnpike early Tuesday morning.
1920s Diner On Route 140 Selling For $40,000
The historic diner was built by the Worcester Lunch Car Company in 1921 and has traveled all over Massachusetts.
Second Chipotle Planned In Marlborough
The Tex-Mex chain would be added to a shopping plaza under renovation along Route 20.
As Whip, Rep. Katherine Clark Would Be No. 2 Ranking Democrat
Clark on Friday formally announced her bid to become the House minority whip, part of a larger shift in Democratic party.
Worcester County Man Manufactured 'Ghost' Guns: FBI
The 31-year-old sold the homemade guns to an informant, according to federal prosecutors.
Maddi's Cookery Announces Closure, Latest In A Series
The Water Street restaurant is the second in the Canal District this week to announce a closure, but follows other nearby spots.
Wayland Police Debut New Badge Designed With Nipmuc Nation
The department is the first to collaborate with the Nipmuc tribe to create a more culturally and historically accurate depiction.
Worcester, Shrewsbury Students To Compete On GBH High School Quiz Show
17 teams from across Massachusetts will compete in the new season, which premiers in February.
