Worcester 2024 State Primary Results

The polls have closed and results are incoming for Tuesday's state primary election, including for U.S. Senate.

Worcester Voters Head To Polls For 2024 State Primary

Early voting has concluded as the state primary is coming up Tuesday.

Worcester 2024 State Primary Election Guide

Early voting continues this week in communities across the state for the Sept. 3 state primary.

Early Voting Begins In Worcester This Weekend

Registered voters can take advantage of early voting beginning Saturday.

Worcester Seeks Voting Sticker Designs For 'Create The Vote' Campaign

The stickers will be distributed to voters who cast a ballot in the high-profile November election.

Worcester, Boston Councilors Ask Gov. Healey To End New Shelter Limits

Officials from Worcester to Newton signed letters Wednesday asking Gov. Maura Healey to rescind the policy, citing a rise in homelessness.

Jeannie Michelson Marks 30 Years Overseeing Worcester Volunteer Boards

For 30 years, Jeannie Michelson has helped residents join boards and commissions that run the city. She's here to recruit you.

Social Security Serves the Hispanic Community

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McGovern Backs Kamala Harris After Biden Bows Out

Former Joe Biden delegates including Worcester Mayor Joe Petty and Rep. Jim McGovern have aligned behind the vice president.

Moore Among 7 MA Senators Calling For Biden To Step Aside

The senators want Biden to “pass the torch to the next generation of Democratic leaders,” according to a joint statement.

Worcester Pedestrian Hit While Councilors Debated Pedestrian Safety

A man was seriously injured Tuesday, three hours before a councilor delayed a request to declare a safety emergency for pedestrians.

Year After Worcester 311 App Launch, Officials Plan To Grow Service

Worcester launched its 311 app a year ago, ushering in a new era of government customer service. Here's how it went.

Worcester City Manager Eric Batista 2024 Review: See Council Ratings

From detailed, multipage descriptions to nothing at all, here are the reviews Worcester councilors wrote for City Manager Eric Batista.

Worcester Rental Registry: Council Committee Approves Changes

The rental registry, approved unanimously in 2022, may see a major change following a hearing Monday in a city council committee.

Worcester Police 2025 Budget: Biggest Increase Since 2009

Worcester police are asking for a $5 million increase. At a budget hearing, councilors asked about more officers, and more ShotSpotter.

Few Challengers In Worcester 2024 State Level Races: SoC

The filing deadline to run for state House and Senate seats passed on Tuesday. Here's who's running in the Worcester area.

Mill Street Reversion Opposed At Packed Worcester Council Meeting

A councilor delayed action on reverting Mill Street, but that didn't stop dozens from speaking in favor of a recent redesign.

Worcester Cable Board Members Quit Over Spectrum Contract Renewal

Three Cable Television Advisory Committees members have resigned, saying they aren't being allow to speak to city council about their work.

Worcester Rental Registry Changes Proposed By City Council

Will Worcester change a nearly two-year-old rental law? The issue has been sent back to the city manager.

Worcester's 2025 Budget: 3% Increase, Future Debt Cost A Concern

City Manager Eric Batista sent his $893 million budget proposal to councilors this week. Here's what's inside.

How you can protect yourself from identity thieves

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Worcester Rental Registry Law To Change After Council Uproar

Worcester's rental registry "fell through the cracks" when it was first approved. Now councilors want it amended — or deleted entirely.

Gaza Protest Will Greet McGovern, Jeffries At Worcester Fundraiser

A fundraiser in Worcester featuring two of the Democratic Party's main figures could be disrupted Tuesday.

How We Protect You from Misleading Advertising and Communications

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Healey In Worcester For Launch Of New Office-To-Housing Grant

The launch of a new grant program will take place at a downtown Worcester office tower set to be turned into apartments.

Worcester Super Tuesday Voting: What To Know For 2024

Here's what to know about voting, including who's on the ballot besides the big presidential candidates.

As AG Sues Milton Over MBTA Zoning Law, Holden Has Time To Comply

Milton is facing a lawsuit and the loss of grants, but Holden will get until at least the end of 2024 to comply with the MBTA zoning law.

Super Tuesday In Worcester: Presidential Primary Early Voting Times

Worcester voters can start voting early on Saturday for presidential and state committee seats.

After Racist Incidents, Worcester Shifts Council Public Comment Rules

Out-of-state racists have hijacked Worcester's virtual public comment multiple times this year, most recently on Tuesday.

Racist Speech Infiltrates Worcester City Council Meeting Again

Tuesday's Worcester city council meeting featured a rant by a bigot — the third such incident in recent weeks.

Ask For Homeless Camping In Worcester Parks Rejected By Councilors

A homeless advocate who petitioned the council to allow camping in parks will join a city homelessness working group.

Worcester Fallon Health Office Tower Will Become Apartments: Developer

The former Fallon Health tower may be converted into nearly 200 apartments with rents starting at about $2,000 per month, plans show.

Special Election To Be Held For Open Worcester Representative Seat

Two Republicans will be on the ballot looking to secure an open state House of Representatives seat next week.

Are Americans Financially Educated on Retirement Savings?

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Worcester Awarded $146K Grant For IT Infrastructure

The city will benefit from a state program distributing $5 million to assist communities around the state.

Big Spending Marked Worcester's 2023 Election: Data

See how much 2023 city council candidates spent per-vote, and how the spending compares to the 2021 Worcester election.

MA GOP Picks Up State Senate Seat After Peter Durant Win

Spencer Republican Peter Durant will join a state Senate that's still almost completely controlled by Democrats.

Worcester 2023 Election: Petty Gets 7th Term, School Committee Swings

The Worcester City Council will remain largely unchanged, but big changes are coming to the Worcester School Committee.

John Monfredo's Worcester Political Ties Steady After Victim Speaks

Worcester candidates with ties to John Monfredo are reacting to a woman stepping forward to tell her story of sexual assault.

Money In 2023 Worcester Election: Where Candidates Stand

See 2023 Worcester fundraising leaders, who raised the most locally, and how so-called "super PACs" are funding races.