Popular Worcester Housing Community Gets Traffic Safety Measure

More than 1,000 residents live at Great Brook Valley Gardens.

REC Worcester Distributes 10K Seedlings For Community, School Gardens

REC Worcester distributed over 10,000 seedlings, an annual tradition that grows food at school and community gardens across the city.

Worcester Seeks Dogs To Control Nuisance Geese In City Parks

The ornery, endlessly pooping Canada geese may have trouble settling down in Worcester parks very soon.

How Much Does Hiring A Plumber Cost In Worcester?

From leaky faucets to burst pipes, hiring a Thumbtack professional is the fast and easy way to handle all your plumbing needs.

Worcester, Springfield Ranked Among Best Places To Retire: U.S. News

Yes, a landlocked place called Wormtown is one of the best places to spend your golden years, according to a new ranking.

Worcester 2023 Fall Leaf Collection: See This Year's Schedule

Worcester's citywide fall leaf collection extravaganza begins on Nov. 6 and continues through December.

Hire A Worcester Area Pro To Clean Your Home Today!

Getting things done around the house has never been easier.

Worcester Area Pros Are Ready To Help Tackle Your Dirty Work ​—​ Literally

Finding and hiring top-rated house cleaners, junk removal pros and more has never been easier.

During Drought, Lots Of Worcester Water Went To Seltzer, Burning Trash

Worcester is still at a stage 1 drought level, and city water bills show which consumers drank the most during the summer peak.

State Warns Of Black Bears In MA Invading Chicken Coops

The top source of human-bear conflict in Massachusetts has increased as home agriculture has grown in popularity, state officials say.

Spotted Lanternfly In Worcester: City Says Pest Is Here

The spotted lanternfly is an emerging threat in Massachusetts. The pest feeds on a huge variety of crops and trees.

100 Trees Coming To Worcester Neighborhoods From Botanic Garden

A new state grant program will fund the New England Botanic Garden's planting effort in core Worcester neighborhoods.

MA Drought May Bring Black Bears Closer To Humans: Officials

Parts of Massachusetts are in extreme drought, putting stress on the state's whole ecosystem — including typical bear food sources.

Most Of Massachusetts Now In 'Significant' Drought

It's time for residents to really start conserving water and watch for fire danger, state environmental officials say.

Pups, Fawns, Bunnies: It's Young Wildlife Season In MA

In spring, you may run across a baby animal that looks like it needs help. Here's what wildlife experts advise you to do.

Worcester 2021 Christmas Tree Disposal Underway

Here's where and when to dispose of your organic Christmas tree in Worcester following the Dec. 25 holiday.

New Home For Rare Peregrine Falcons Comes To Worcester

A pair of peregrine falcons — the world's fastest animal — live in downtown Worcester. A new mural aims to raise awareness about them.

Worcester 2021 Fall Leaf Collection: Check Pickup Map

Worcester's annual leaf collection period will begin Nov. 1 and go neighborhood-by-neighborhood. See a map of where collections will happen.

State Set To OK Liquefied Natural Gas Facility Near Worcester

A key state energy board earlier this month issued a tentative decision to approve the LNG terminal in Charlton.

Deforestation In New England Is Big CO2 Problem, Study Finds

A new Clark University-led study maps how local tree loss is releasing lots of carbon and preventing the capture of excess CO2.

Mystery Bird Virus Not In MA, But Bird Feeder Ban Remains

MassWildlife has asked residents to remove bird feeders and baths to prevent an illness afflicting song birds in East Coast states.

Poison Ivy May Benefit From Warming Climate, MA Experiment Shows

At an experimental site in Petersham, scientists are seeing poison ivy grow faster in warmed-up soil.

Worcester Officials To Talk Coronavirus Delta Variant Emergence

Health experts say the COVID-19 delta variant is more contagious. Worcester officials are planning to speak about it Thursday.

Worcester Will Open Beaches, Pools, Splash Pads In July

The July 1 swimming season will begin after recent tragic drownings, an early heat wave and a wider lifeguard shortage.

Worcester Trash Bag Price Hike Would Fund Recycling Bins: Budget

New revenue from Worcester's yellow trash bags would be used to tamp down a main source of litter.

Spring Towing Season In Worcester Begins Monday

Worcester will soon begin sweeping neighborhood streets. That means you'll need to move your car.

Worcester Shuts Down Reservoir Amid Drought

Even after nearly 2-1/2 inches of rain on Tuesday, Worcester remains in a stage 1 drought.

Worcester Drought Restrictions Begin Monday

Starting Oct. 5, residents and businesses will need to start conserving water amid a local and region-wide drought.

Wide Swath Of MA Now In 'Severe Drought'

Drought conditions in Worcester, Bristol, Norfolk and Plymouth counties worsened over the last week, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

New Beech Tree Leaf Disease Emerges In MA: How To Detect It

Beech leaf disease was first discovered in Massachusetts in June, but has been seen in other states since 2012.

Worcester 2020 July 4 Fireworks Canceled: See Other Local Events

Worcester's traditional July 4 festivities have been called off, but the city is planning an alternate celebration.

MA State Parks Closing Some Facilities Over Warm Weekend

Rolling 2-hour closures and other shutdowns will hit some state park facilities this weekend as temperatures head into the 70s.

Coronavirus: Worcester Makes Changes To Some Waste Services

Yard waste, bulk waste, and hazardous waste collection are being disrupted by coronavirus, according to Worcester officials.

Watch: Worcester Bobcat Is Back — This Time During The Day

Another bobcat has been spotted in the same Worcester backyard. The daylight video provides a better view of the predatory cat.

See: Bobcat Slinks Through Backyard In Worcester

The biggest (and only) wild predatory cat in the Commonwealth made an appearance in a Worcester backyard recently.

How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree In Worcester

Worcester will begin collecting Christmas trees on Dec. 26, according to the public works department.

Moose Map Shows Sightings, Deaths In Massachusetts: See Your Town

Hundreds of moose have been seen — or killed — in Massachusetts over the last several years. See them all on this map.

Earthquakes In Massachusetts? State To Partake In National Drill

The 2019 Great ShakeOut drill is on Oct. 17, and many organizations in Massachusetts are participating. Here's what you need to know.

Winter Home Health Check-Up: Three Areas to Examine Now

A step-by-step home check-up guide to find warning signs and advice on how to repair them

Keeping Your Phone Alive in The Cold

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