Worcester City Hall Closes Ahead Of Planned ICE Protest Due To Public Safety Concerns

Worcester City Hall closed to the public early Tuesday ahead of a planned protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern Announces Death Of Daughter From Rare Cancer

State leaders express sorrow and support for Rep. Jim McGovern and his family after his daughter, Molly, died of a rare cancer. She was 23.

Worcester City Council Asking For Emergency Homelessness Plan: Report

Worcester's homeless population is reportedly rising, and now City Council is expected to address the issue at next week's meeting.

Worcester Mayor And Councilor File Order To Create Funding Model

A new funding model has been introduced in the form of joint orders by Worcester's mayor and a councilor.

Police Report Filed After Worcester School Committee Incident: Report

A member of the Worcester School Committee accused a colleague of yelling at her and pointing a finger at her face.

Worcester Council Attendance Rule Change Fails: Report

A contested rule proposal for Worcester City Council did not pass Tuesday night.

Worcester Councilor Levies Lawsuit Toward City Over 'Retaliation'

Councilor At-Large Thu Nguyen indicated they may pursue a lawsuit against the city of Worcester for alleged retaliation from the council.

Thu Nguyen Indicates They Will Not Seek Council Again

Thu Nguyen, the first openly-nonbinary person elected to city council, seemed to confirm they will not be seeking office again.

Worcester's Mayor And Councilor Trade Rebukes

Major Joseph Petty and Councilor and Vice Chair Khrystian King have traded rebukes of each others' statements in the recent days.

Worcester School Committee Denies LGBTQ Support Resolution: Report

A resolution, originally submitted on Feb. 6, calling for LGBTQ+ support from the Worcester school system, was denied.

Khrystian King Announces Run For Worcester Mayor And City Councilor

The current vice chair ran for mayor in 2023 and finished second behind incumbent Joseph Petty.

Worcester Councilor To Attend Meetings Remotely, Cites Threats

Councilor Etel Haxhiaj said she will attend meetings remotely after a series of alleged threats toward her and her family.

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Nursing Home In Worcester Part Of Company Sued By U.S. Gov't And MA AG

RegalCare, a rehabilitation center with 19 facilities statewide, is involved in a lawsuit from the U.S. government and the Massachusetts AG.

Worcester Senators Request Investigation Update On State Police Death

Worcester senators sent a letter to Attorney General Andrea Campbell requesting a renewed investigation into a police recruit's death.

Councilor Thu Nguyen Will Not Return To City Council Indefinitely

Councilor Thu Nguyen will not be returning to the city council for an indefinite period of time.

Worcester Adopts 'Sanctuary' Status, Nguyen Returns To Council: Report

Following a long series of deliberations, the city council voted in favor of labeling Worcester a "sanctuary" for the LGBTQ+ community.

Worcester's 'Sanctuary City' Status Coming To Another Vote Tonight

City Manager Eric Batista plans to detail findings from the city solicitor regarding potential consequences for an adoption of the label.

Former Worcester Representative, MA Senator Sentenced To Prison: DOJ

A former Worcester and Middlesex counties senator was sentenced to prison after being convicted of several counts of fraud.

Wednesday Night Fire In Worcester Displaces 10: Report

A fire Wednesday night in Worcester displaced 10 residents of a three-decker building.

$50K Funding For Worcester's Juvenile Diversion Program: DA's Office

The Worcester County District Attorney's Office received $50,000 in funding for its juvenile diversion program.

Worcester Councilor Will Not Seek Re-Election: Report

The Worcester District 1 Councilor will not be seeking re-election this year.

Worcester Councilors Address Nguyen's Allegations: Report

Tuesday night's council meeting saw many residents voice their frustrations with their elected officials' responses to Nguyen's allegations.

Nguyen To Receive Monthly Stipend During Absence: Report

The city councilor, who announced their hiatus and alleged LGBTQ+ discrimination from their colleagues, will still receive a stipend.

Nguyen Issues Response To Mayor, Councilor's Statements

Councilor At-Large Thu Nguyen issued a response to the Mayor and their fellow Councilor's statements regarding their announced hiatus.

Mayor Petty Responds To Nguyen's Hiatus

Mayor Petty and Councilor At-Large Mero-Carlson both responded to Nguyen's allegations, and both cited their low meeting attendance.

Toomey Responds To Nguyen's Hiatus Statement

Toomey, Worcester City Councilor At-Large, responded to fellow Councilor At-Large Thu Nguyen following their statement earlier today.

Worcester City Councilor Taking Hiatus, Alleging LGBTQ+ Discrimination

City Councilor At-Large Thu Nguyen announced Wednesday morning they were taking a month-long hiatus amidst alleged discrimination.

What's On The Docket? Worcester City Council Meeting 1/14/2025

This week's Worcester City Council meeting is set for Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Worcester Appoints First Female City Solicitor

The city of Worcester made history and appointed its first-ever female City Solicitor.

Worcester Sen. Peter Durant To Seek Repeal Of Gun Reform Law: Report

The Republican senator voiced his opposition to the law outside the State House in Boston on Thursday.

Amidst Dissent From Mass. Communities, Worcester Commits To Housing

The State Court found the controversial act does not violate Massachusetts' Constitution, and Worcester's mayor agrees.

Worcester Awarded $2 Million In Housing Repair Funds

Worcester was awarded $2 million in funding to address code violations within the city's housing stock.

Massachusetts Marijuana Establishments Pass $7 Billion In Sales

Adult-use retailers and delivery businesses reached the $7 billion milestone in "record time," according to a state agency.

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Worcester City Manager Gets Pay Bump In Proposed Contract: Report

City Manager Eric Batista's new contract would put his salary over $300,000, according to a report.

Election Day 2024 : What To Know About Voting In Worcester

Worcester voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the 2024 general election. Here's what you need to know.

Cannabis Control Commission Approves New Regulations

The Worcester-based commission has approved regulations that affect various aspects of the industry.

Election 2024: Worcester Voter Guide

Worcester voters will head to the polls Nov. 5 for the 2024 general election. Early voting begins Saturday. Here's what you need to know.

MA Patch Candidate Profile: Cornelius Shea For Congress

Cornelius Shea makes his case in the 2nd Congressional District.