Racial Equity Audit Details Internal Struggles In Worcester City Hall

The audit comes six months after Worcester's chief diversity officer left, saying diversity is an "extracurricular activity" in City Hall.

Worcester Coalition Readies For Inclusionary Zoning Fight

A battle over a Worcester affordable housing law is underway, with residents emphasizing the pitfalls of the recent development boom.

Worcester City Manager Search Has Just Begun, Mayor Backing Batista

A nationwide search for a new Worcester city manager has barely started. But Mayor Joe Petty says he wants acting manager Eric Batista.

See Where In Worcester Robyn Kennedy, Joe Petty Won In Senate Primary

Robyn Kennedy won 24 of 38 precincts in Worcester. See a map showing where those wins happened.

Worcester Will Be Healey's First Post-Primary Campaign Stop

The Democratic ticket for governor will talk to voters and business owners Wednesday afternoon.

Robyn Kennedy Wins Worcester Senate Primary With 55% Of Vote

The former YWCA leader held a more than 10-point margin over six-term Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty in unofficial results.

Primary Day 2022 In Worcester: Key Races, How To Vote

Worcester has one of the few major contested legislative races in Massachusetts in the Sept. 6 primary.

Colorio, MA Nurses Dive Into 1st Worcester Senate Race After Mailers

A week before the primary, campaign literature in the race between Mayor Joe Petty and Robyn Kennedy is controversial.

Worcester Offers Perks To Lure New Workers

City leaders want to attract more people to municipal jobs. Free parking and making the interview process easier are part of the plan.

MA 2022 Primary Early Voting: See Worcester Polling Sites

Get your civic duty out of the way early this week. Early voting will last until Friday ahead of the Sept. 6 primary.

Worcester 2022 Senate Race: Joe Petty On Gender, Mayoral Succession

Worcester Mayor Joe Petty is aiming for the First Worcester District state Senate seat. Hear about his plans if he wins.

Worcester 2022 Senate Race: Robyn Kennedy On Gender, Policy, Coffee

Get to know Democrat Robyn Kennedy, who is competing against Worcester Mayor Joe Petty for the 1st Worcester state Senate seat.

Permanent Indian Lake Jet Ski Ban May Be Coming

Worcester city councilors approved a temporary jet ski ban a year ago, and it's set to expire in September.

Where To Find Ballot Drop Boxes In Worcester: Election 2022

Mail-in voting is permanent in Massachusetts following an experiment during the pandemic. Here's where to drop off a ballot in Worcester.

Flier Draws PAC's Ire In Petty-Kennedy State Senate Race

A claim of a Photoshopped campaign flier proved false, but a PAC still says the Petty mailer has problems.

Final Plan For 6 New Worcester School Committee Seats Submitted

A voting expert has drafted districts for six new Worcester School Committee seats in line with a 2021 lawsuit settlement.

Worcester Health Director Stepping Down For Town Manager Role

The first woman to lead the Worcester Division of Public Health will go to work for Millbury.

Worcester Councilors Narrowly OK Pair Of Abortion Measures

Worcester councilors who said they were pro-choice voted against abortion measures after a lengthy debate Tuesday.

Worcester Councilors Move 'Inclusionary Zoning' Proposal Forward

Inclusionary zoning is a way to ensure that new housing built in Worcester contains affordable units.

Lake Quinsigamond Sewage Spill: Report Details Cause Of Messy Crisis

The Lake Avenue pumping station was flooded by sewage in February, leading to a spill that lasted for nearly two days.

Worcester Law On Crisis Pregnancy Centers Proposed By Councilor

Two Worcester pregnancy centers — which steer people away from abortion — were vandalized recently.

WooSox Negotiated Naming Of New Worcester Park, Plaza

Worcester's newest outdoor space, Rockland Trust Plaza, also bears the name of General Josiah Pickett, a Civil War general.

Rally Planned In Worcester After Roe V. Wade Falls

Demonstrators will meet Friday evening to protest Friday's Supreme Court decision overturning abortion protections.

After Roe Overturned, Women's PAC Backs Kennedy's Worcester Senate Run

Robyn Kennedy is seeking to fill Harriette Chandler's seat. Chandler helped strengthen Massachusetts abortion laws.

Worcester Backs Another Year Of Free WRTA Bus Service

Councilors approved a resolution asking WRTA to extend zero-fare through 2023.

Worcester Councilors To Explore City Charter Change

The move came after accusations of "pure arrogance" over a bid to align city council and proposed new school committee districts.

Gas Station In Worcester Flood Plain Gets Key Approval

The Conservation Commission signed off on the 75 Quinsigamond Ave. Neon Marketplace on Monday.

Former Worcester City Manager Augustus Named Dean College Chancellor

Ed Augustus Jr. is returning to higher education. He worked at Holy Cross before becoming the Worcester city manager in 2014.

Incoming Worcester City Manager Details Diversity, Equity Plan

Deputy City Manager Eric Batista will take over for Ed Augustus on June 1, leaving the city's chief diversity officer role in limbo.

Worcester May Tackle Housing Affordability With Zoning Law Change

The Worcester inclusionary zoning ordinance would require a minimum number of affordable units in new large developments.

Assistant Speaker Clark Votes to Combat Domestic Terrorism

The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act would strengthen the federal government’s efforts to prevent & investigate domestic terrorism.

Rep. Clark Joins House Democrats to Tackle Baby Formula Shortage

Assistant Speaker of the House Katherine Clark voted to support two measures to address the current baby formula shortage.

Clark Joins Calls for Administration to Continue Action on Formula

Rep. Clark joined a letter to the Biden Administration urging their continued action to address the infant and specialty formula shortage.

Worcester To Start 311, A Municipal Hotline For Nuisance Calls

Cities across the U.S. have been opening 311 lines since the mid-1990s. Worcester aims to have the line in place this summer.

Worcester Officials Seek Council, School Committee District Alignment

A plan to create new school committee districts could complicate Worcester elections, driving voter turnout even lower, officials say.

LeBoeuf Confirms 2022 Run As Challenger Michelle Keane Emerges

Keane will force a Democratic primary in the 17th Worcester District following Rep. David LeBoeuf's drunken driving arrest.

Worcester Takes Key Step Toward Purchase Of Denholm Building

A key city agency now has the nearly $7 million on hand to purchase and demolish the Main Street building.

Worcester Police Drone Policy May Have Homeless Safeguard, Chief Says

Worcester Police Chief Steven Sargent told councilors the department may update a drone policy to exclude homeless people from surveillance.

Worcester Council Voted To Fund K9, Now Money Will Go To Police Drone

The council voted in November to accept $100,000 from the state for a K9 program. Now some of the money will go toward a drone.

Worcester Native Promoted to Assistant Deputy Supertintenant

Sheriff Evangelidis Announces Promotion of Deputy Dowd