Worcester schools won't fund Old Sturbridge Village field trips after the museum backed a charter school that may cost millions.
In a new statement, the Worcester Together Affordable Housing Coalition said it's "unconscionable" most councilors rejected its proposal.
See an updated list of candidates who have pulled papers to run for city council and school committee in Worcester.
Worcester's new inclusionary zoning law will require new apartments to be more affordable, but not as much as a broad coalition had wanted.
The fate of affordable housing in Worcester rests on a city council vote set for Tuesday. Here's what to know about inclusionary zoning.
Twenty-five potential candidates pulled nomination papers, previewing contests in key Worcester council and school committee races.
After stepping down as city manager last May, Ed Augustus Jr. became Dean College's first chancellor.
Candidates for Worcester city council, mayor and school committee can officially start campaigns, although many have already announced.
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In a 2-1 vote, councilors recommended an inclusionary zoning policy in line with affordable housing advocates, but it faces another vote.
A proposal less favorable for renters and new homebuyers appears poised to pass with a final hearing set for Wednesday.
It's early, but there's already a lot going on ahead of Worcester's 2023 election, from fundraising to potential challengers.
The Worcester stop is one of three Gov. Maura Healey will make Monday at affordable housing sites across the state.
Right now, Worcester only has a policy governing multimillion dollar tax breaks. Councilors want to solidify it as a new ordinance.
The Worcester School Committee will meet on Monday to ask State Auditor Diana DiZoglio to look at the charter's financial arrangement.
The caught-on-camera incident offers a view into the political relationship between Worcester police and city councilors.
Kennedy will lead a joint committee that aligns with her campaign goal of working on "care economy" issues.
The Worcester City Council has weighed in on major changes to the city's approach to diversity, equity and inclusion.
A new office in city hall would be empowered to investigate rights issues, including complaints involving police and other city employees.
The Oriol Drive Quality Inn will undergo a major renovation to add 90 units of housing, with work starting as early as summer 2023.
Worcester has about $150 million in federal stimulus funds to spend. The city is releasing $3.2 million for key social services projects.
Plans for a 90-unit supportive housing project at a Quality Inn off Lincoln Street drew protest at a Planning Board meeting Wednesday.
Walmart is now restoring trees along the Blackstone River after clearing the banks in 2021 after a homeless camp sweep.
Worcester is in a housing crunch, and legalizing so-called mother-in-law units could help, says Councilor George Russell.
Clancey and incumbents Sue Mailman and Tracy Novick will compete for two Worcester School Committee at-large seats up in 2023.
See how Worcester City Manager Eric Batista's compensation package compares to predecessors dating back to 1993.
The Jan. 6 swearing-in will be held at Worcester City Hall and will be open to the public.
District 4 Councilor Sarai Rivera is the second Worcester incumbent to bow out ahead of 2023 municipal elections.
A pre-Christmas bill passed by the U.S. Congress makes the Worcester-to-Providence corridor eligible for federal help through 2037.
Gilbane/Hunt falsely claimed in its bid that it would prioritize hiring women and minority-owned businesses, according to the AG.
The Blessed Sacrament shelter was full within a few hours of opening this week, according to the nonprofit Open Sky Services.
With a win in 2023, Joe Petty would pick up a seventh term as Worcester's mayor.
The Worcester School Committee races in 2023 will be very different due to a new district election system.
Democrats will lose control of the House in 2023, but U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern will keep his top spot in the influential committee.
Worcester's Affordable Housing Trust Fund started with $15 million in stimulus money. Nearly $2 million may go to the Boys Club project.
Some of the most awful streets in Worcester are private, and they often stay that way due to the high cost to homeowners of improving them.
District 1 Councilor Sean Rose won a tough reelection bid in 2021, but says he's accomplished many goals he set when he first ran in 2017.
With residential property values in Worcester rising fast, tax bills will be going up, even with a lower tax rate compared to 2022.
The newly hired Worcester city manager will partake in five listening sessions throughout the city.
Worcester Superintendent Rachel Monárrez will work on youth policy on Maura Healey's transition team.